Whats a small active community fish - Aquarium Advice

NJGourami · 09-17-2007, 02:23 PM

I want to do a single species community tank. Its a 30 Gallon and i need ideas for small interesting community fish. I am thinking zebra danios right now.....

TwoHobbies · 09-17-2007, 03:47 PM

They are active. Add these to your list for consideration, Rummynose Tetras, and Cherry Barbs. They are a couple of my favorites.

rich311k · 09-17-2007, 04:16 PM

Harlequin rasboras and head and tail light tetras would work as well.

theotheragentm · 09-17-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rich311k

Harlequin rasboras and head and tail light tetras would work as well.

I second the Rasboras. They are awesome guys to have in the tank.

NJGourami · 09-17-2007, 05:04 PM

do the rasporas really require a planted tank as I have read?

blazeyreef · 09-17-2007, 05:05 PM

I say either the rasboras or a big group of male guppies.

NJGourami · 09-17-2007, 05:06 PM

why male guppies

blazeyreef · 09-17-2007, 05:20 PM

because they are very colorful and if you want color, but a species only tank that would give you both.
also, you would want male guppies because one. they generally have more colorful bodies/fins and second, you dont want to mix male and female unless you want a million babies.

NJGourami · 09-17-2007, 05:21 PM

how do i sex them?

Atl300zx · 09-17-2007, 05:41 PM

Males = big tails

09-17-2007, 02:23 PM	#1
NJGourami Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 72	Whats a small active community fish I want to do a single species community tank. Its a 30 Gallon and i need ideas for small interesting community fish. I am thinking zebra danios right now.....

09-17-2007, 05:05 PM	#6
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,600 Images: 1	I say either the rasboras or a big group of male guppies. __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

09-17-2007, 05:20 PM	#8
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,600 Images: 1	because they are very colorful and if you want color, but a species only tank that would give you both. also, you would want male guppies because one. they generally have more colorful bodies/fins and second, you dont want to mix male and female unless you want a million babies. __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

09-17-2007, 05:41 PM	#10
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	Males = big tails __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

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09-17-2007, 03:47 PM	#2
TwoHobbies Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western New York Posts: 357 Images: 9	They are active. Add these to your list for consideration, Rummynose Tetras, and Cherry Barbs. They are a couple of my favorites.

09-17-2007, 04:16 PM	#3
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Harlequin rasboras and head and tail light tetras would work as well.

09-17-2007, 05:04 PM	#5
NJGourami Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 72	do the rasporas really require a planted tank as I have read?

09-17-2007, 05:06 PM	#7
NJGourami Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 72	why male guppies

09-17-2007, 05:21 PM	#9
NJGourami Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 72	how do i sex them?

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