what fish enjoys strong current and the top part of the tank - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

coldmachineUK · 11-27-2006, 06:21 PM

Yup I agree! Danios are underrated b/c they're no longer 'fashionable'. But, if you're worried about that (or don't like them), have a think about white cloud mountain minnows as an alternative I always like to plug. Beautiful colours when they're happy, and love fast flowing water also. While they prefer cooler water you can get away with keeping them in a tropical temperature since they're very forgiving.

kostasonia · 11-28-2006, 05:13 AM

Danios for sure. My SAEs also enjoy a lot passing through an area with strong current!!!

Satsumas · 11-28-2006, 07:26 AM

I find that everyone overlooks danios in general but in particular leopard danios!
I think there better in detail and pattern than the zebra's, there's more to there colouration and patterning then the zebra's. I do like both but always tended to sway in favour of the leopards.

ksfishguy · 11-28-2006, 08:25 AM

My swords enjoy the current at the top of the aquarium, they also love the middle and bottom, they are everywhere!

Bubble_B0y · 11-28-2006, 09:12 AM

there are lots of great things about danios:

they enjoy current and occupy the top of the tank
they act as a great dither fish and help bring out shy fish
they are hardy and can survive the most harsh conditions (not that I can advocate that)

they are one of the most inexpensive fish
they are schooling

what more can I add.....I just love danios - I put them in ALL my tanks.

MichaelsLilGray · 09-17-2008, 06:53 PM

My Clown Loaches love the stream feeling top wakes.. balas will go join them ever so often

2cvbloke · 09-17-2008, 07:01 PM

I think it depends on the tank, if it's a low, long slim one, Hillstream Loaches love fast water (as that's where they come from), so building a stream tank would be perfect for them...

But that's just me wishing I could have a stream tank for my three little lovely hillies...

Sum22 · 09-17-2008, 08:17 PM

Glass catfish like the upper portion of the tank and they also seem to enjoy the current since mine hang out by the filter intake/ filter waterfall.

FastFly67 · 09-17-2008, 11:56 PM

glofish seem to love it. they're a danio "offspring" so it makes sense

Menagerie · 09-18-2008, 12:37 AM

I think webmoose would really appreciate the responses, but he hasn't visited the site since 09-25-2007. This Q was asked in Nov 2006.

11-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#11
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	Yup I agree! Danios are underrated b/c they're no longer 'fashionable'. But, if you're worried about that (or don't like them), have a think about white cloud mountain minnows as an alternative I always like to plug. Beautiful colours when they're happy, and love fast flowing water also. While they prefer cooler water you can get away with keeping them in a tropical temperature since they're very forgiving. __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

11-28-2006, 07:26 AM	#13
Satsumas Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge, England (UK) Posts: 612	I find that everyone overlooks danios in general but in particular leopard danios! I think there better in detail and pattern than the zebra's, there's more to there colouration and patterning then the zebra's. I do like both but always tended to sway in favour of the leopards. __________________ 20Gal Planted, Fluval 205 filtration. 3 Black Neons, 1 Zebra Danio, 1 Clown Pleco, 3 Yo-yo Loaches. Tank Established: Nov 04'

09-18-2008, 12:37 AM	#20
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	I think webmoose would really appreciate the responses, but he hasn't visited the site since 09-25-2007. This Q was asked in Nov 2006. __________________

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11-28-2006, 05:13 AM	#12
kostasonia Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Barcelona, SPAIN Posts: 212	Danios for sure. My SAEs also enjoy a lot passing through an area with strong current!!!

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ksfishguy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hutchinson, Kansas Posts: 338	My swords enjoy the current at the top of the aquarium, they also love the middle and bottom, they are everywhere!

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Bubble_B0y Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 762	there are lots of great things about danios: they enjoy current and occupy the top of the tank they act as a great dither fish and help bring out shy fish they are hardy and can survive the most harsh conditions (not that I can advocate that) they are one of the most inexpensive fish they are schooling what more can I add.....I just love danios - I put them in ALL my tanks.

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2cvbloke Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 472	I think it depends on the tank, if it's a low, long slim one, Hillstream Loaches love fast water (as that's where they come from), so building a stream tank would be perfect for them... But that's just me wishing I could have a stream tank for my three little lovely hillies...

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Sum22 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 207	Glass catfish like the upper portion of the tank and they also seem to enjoy the current since mine hang out by the filter intake/ filter waterfall.

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FastFly67 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 105	glofish seem to love it. they're a danio "offspring" so it makes sense