Whats a small active community fish
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TwoHobbies
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They are active. Add these to your list for consideration, Rummynose Tetras, and Cherry Barbs. They are a couple of my favorites.
rich311k
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Harlequin rasboras and head and tail light tetras would work as well.
theotheragentm
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rich311k said:
I second the Rasboras. They are awesome guys to have in the tank.
blazeyreef
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I say either the rasboras or a big group of male guppies.
blazeyreef
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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.
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.
Atl300zx
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Males = big tails
blazeyreef
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not always. I have seen some pretty big females with some pretty big tailsAtl300zx said:
the best way to sex them is by their gonopodium fin , its an extra fin right on their bellies.
SparKy697
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If you are looking for pure action, it's tough to beat the zebras. They are neurotic and hyper imo. In my tank they will pick one and all chase that one until somebody gets tired. I think they change who's "it" every few days.
black hills tj
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Long finned zebra danios, harlequin rasboras, or cherry barbs.
blazeyreef
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oh I second cherry barbs!
QTOFFER
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I've had zebra danios in the past - they're very active and can be quite attractive under good lighting.
At the moment, I have a 29 gal filled with a dozen tiger barbs. They are very active and coloful, and they max out at about 2 inches. One caveat, they are nippy - in a group this large, though, it's not a problem.
If you want a species only tank, you can't go wrong with most of the small barbs, tetras, and rasboras. I've kept and like pristilla tetras, bloodfin tetras, and black neon tetras. These species thrive in a large group of 10 or more - safety in numbers seems to bring them out in the open more often.
I also like the idea of an all male guppy tank. Some of these little fish are showier than most bettas I've seen!
I'm wondering though, if the males ever show aggression towards each other????
At the moment, I have a 29 gal filled with a dozen tiger barbs. They are very active and coloful, and they max out at about 2 inches. One caveat, they are nippy - in a group this large, though, it's not a problem.
If you want a species only tank, you can't go wrong with most of the small barbs, tetras, and rasboras. I've kept and like pristilla tetras, bloodfin tetras, and black neon tetras. These species thrive in a large group of 10 or more - safety in numbers seems to bring them out in the open more often.
I also like the idea of an all male guppy tank. Some of these little fish are showier than most bettas I've seen!
I'm wondering though, if the males ever show aggression towards each other????
blazeyreef
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QTOFFER, I had a 10 gall all guppy tank (although that is a lot less guppies than in a 30 gall) but I never had trouble with aggression from my male guppies. Nor have I heard of it.
I definitely second the cherry barbs! some of the most interesting and active fish out their! I had a trio in my 10gall planted and they were beautiful and SOOO fun to watch. I called them the "3 musketeers"
here is a pic of one of my cherry barbs
I definitely second the cherry barbs! some of the most interesting and active fish out their! I had a trio in my 10gall planted and they were beautiful and SOOO fun to watch. I called them the "3 musketeers"
here is a pic of one of my cherry barbs
Woodsy
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Celebes Rainbows - You can't go past rainbows for pure action in a planted tank. The electric blue in these guys can provide a nice change from the monotony of Cardinals and Neons.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/images/celebes_rainbow.jpg
White Clouds are also nice if you're looking for something a bit smaller. Not as insanely energetic, but very pretty.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/images/whitecloud1.jpg
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/images/celebes_rainbow.jpg
White Clouds are also nice if you're looking for something a bit smaller. Not as insanely energetic, but very pretty.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/images/whitecloud1.jpg
bra_van_drakh
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actually, every fish would like to have their tank planted. besides, it feels much better for us to watch...i kept a dozen of male guppies and one by one past out in a week because i didnt plant my tank...
if you want colour, then cardinals are the best ones, but if u want colour and activity, i'd suggest glowlight rasboras, and if u only want activity, then danios would be perfect. ..
some note anyways, cardinals are harder to keep, since they're easily stressed, wether it's the water parameters[esp temperatures and pH] or their food...
i'd really suggest u to pick the rasboras, very2 cute, and they swim in the mid surface strata, unlike most tetras[mid bottom swimmers] and guppies+danios[surface dwellers]. .. i dont actually like danios anyhow. ..quite boring colours. ..
if you want colour, then cardinals are the best ones, but if u want colour and activity, i'd suggest glowlight rasboras, and if u only want activity, then danios would be perfect. ..
some note anyways, cardinals are harder to keep, since they're easily stressed, wether it's the water parameters[esp temperatures and pH] or their food...
i'd really suggest u to pick the rasboras, very2 cute, and they swim in the mid surface strata, unlike most tetras[mid bottom swimmers] and guppies+danios[surface dwellers]. .. i dont actually like danios anyhow. ..quite boring colours. ..
