Top of Tank Fish? - Aquarium Advice

squealor · 08-04-2005, 12:06 PM

Now that the cycling is finished, I've started to stock my tank... so far I have 6 serpae tetras (middle of tank fish) and one cory cat (bottom)... I'd like the next round to be top of tank fish. Any ideas on some cool pretty fish that a beginner can handle? My pH rounds around 7.2, temp around 78.

rich311k · 08-04-2005, 12:25 PM

I would get two or three more Cories for the bottom. They like to be in groups. How big is the tank?

Rich

squealor · 08-04-2005, 12:29 PM

46 gallons... more cory cats are definitely in the works, too. Our poor little guy is lonely! How many do you suggest?

rich311k · 08-04-2005, 12:34 PM

Tank that big you could get 5 more. Pearl gouramis might be nice for the top.

Rich

Blizzard · 08-04-2005, 12:37 PM

It depends on what you like? Gouramis are pretty cool...
Check out this website: www.LiveAquaria.com
It's really helpful!
-Blizzard

Bhunsucker · 08-04-2005, 12:48 PM

Gouramis would look good.

talloulou · 08-04-2005, 12:51 PM

hatchetfish are cool and they are true "top dwellers."

mr86mister · 08-04-2005, 02:07 PM

yeah i agree with talloulou hatchetfish are awesome, you also have to get a couple of them they like schooling as well

Blazeherd2306 · 08-04-2005, 02:11 PM

hatchetfish, gouramis, white clouds, zebra danios.

m249saw · 08-04-2005, 02:22 PM

Another vote for Hatchets

08-04-2005, 12:06 PM	#1
squealor Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 64	Top of Tank Fish? Now that the cycling is finished, I've started to stock my tank... so far I have 6 serpae tetras (middle of tank fish) and one cory cat (bottom)... I'd like the next round to be top of tank fish. Any ideas on some cool pretty fish that a beginner can handle? My pH rounds around 7.2, temp around 78.

08-04-2005, 12:48 PM	#6
Bhunsucker Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 385	Gouramis would look good. __________________ ---------------------------------- "Fly Low Avoid the Radar" 55Gal [acronym:b33c6825e9="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:b33c6825e9] Aquarium AquaClear 110/500 Filter 45gal Clarity Plus Aquarium Wet/Dry DLS Aquatics Filteration System

08-04-2005, 12:51 PM	#7
talloulou Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,092 Images: 17	hatchetfish are cool and they are true "top dwellers." __________________ http://talloulou.smugmug.com/

08-04-2005, 02:07 PM	#8
mr86mister Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Syracuse, NY Posts: 775 Images: 27	yeah i agree with talloulou hatchetfish are awesome, you also have to get a couple of them they like schooling as well __________________ 20G High Semi-Aggressive, 5G Community 46 Bowfront Reef Tank, 2.5 Salwater Picotope 1.1 Normal Ball Pythons 3 Cats, 1 Choc. Lab, 1 Lop-Eared Bunny

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-04-2005, 12:25 PM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	I would get two or three more Cories for the bottom. They like to be in groups. How big is the tank? Rich

08-04-2005, 12:29 PM	#3
squealor Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 64	46 gallons... more cory cats are definitely in the works, too. Our poor little guy is lonely! How many do you suggest?

08-04-2005, 12:34 PM	#4
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Tank that big you could get 5 more. Pearl gouramis might be nice for the top. Rich

08-04-2005, 12:37 PM	#5
Blizzard Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SC Posts: 135	It depends on what you like? Gouramis are pretty cool... Check out this website: www.LiveAquaria.com It's really helpful! -Blizzard

08-04-2005, 02:11 PM	#9
Blazeherd2306 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,723 Images: 5	hatchetfish, gouramis, white clouds, zebra danios.

08-04-2005, 02:22 PM	#10
m249saw Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72	Another vote for Hatchets

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Betta Fish Hangs at the top of tank	slinky	Freshwater & Brackish - Getting Started	3	04-27-2008 10:00 PM
All my fish at top of the tank!?	flip_lx	Freshwater & Brackish - Unhealthy Fish	12	09-11-2006 11:26 AM
fish at the top of the tank	briandoran	Freshwater & Brackish - Unhealthy Fish	1	08-06-2006 04:48 PM
Um.. Why do fish slam themselves into the top of a tank?	fishygurl	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	10	03-26-2006 09:15 PM
Fish all at the top of the tank - anyone know why?	catfish1102	Freshwater & Brackish - Unhealthy Fish	15	03-12-2004 07:44 PM