Help choosing fish.

[Marconis]

Okay, so I guess I'll just add all the fish at once. I have not updated my list, I am going to the store today or tomorrow to scope out what they have and then Ill get back to you.

 

[Marconis]

Alright, so I just got back from my LFS and Persmart. I have mixed feelings.

At Selmers-

Well, they had a lot of choices I guess, but they seemed to have different tanks with the same type of fish in it (in several). No rainbows!! :-(. I didn't get to really take my time looking because I had to be somewhere, but the overall quality of their tanks seemed to be great.

Okay, so I really liked their selection of Gouramis, they had a ton. They had some angels and a bunch of different tetras.Vast selection of neons, but I can't remember if they had rummys. I didnt write it down so I dunno if I missed them or not. How are gouramis? Do they pair up with tetras?

Petsmart had a nice selection too, including a Maccullochi (spelling?) Rainbow. However, I am not pleased with their tank and fish upkeep. Several tanks were infested with Ick and a few tanks had dead fish at the top.

I am still very unsure of what to get, except for the Gouramis (if they are good fish, help me out.) I know this post may seem confusing and I apologize.

 

[neilanh]

According to the compatability chart, Tetras and Gouramis is a "Caution"

Compatability Chart

 

[Marconis]

Alright. So I really don't know what the hell to get. This sucks. I am going to look in the Yellow Pages again to maybe find some more fish places.


**Edit- I was looking through, and missed this place last time I looked.

http://www.aquariumadventure.com/tour.htm

It is about a 25 minute drive away from me. What do you all think of it? Look any good? I am speaking to a guy on the phone and he says they have different kinds of rainbows, which make me happy, along with rummys (which they are currently out of stock) I am most likely going to check this place out tomorrow.

 

[neilanh]

That place looks awesome!

 

[rich311k]

**Edit- I was looking through, and missed this place last time I looked.

http://www.aquariumadventure.com/tour.htm

It is about a 25 minute drive away from me. What do you all think of it? Look any good? I am speaking to a guy on the phone and he says they have different kinds of rainbows, which make me happy, along with rummys (which they are currently out of stock) I am most likely going to check this place out tomorrow.

That store has great stock, I just got rams and some rasboras there. They are a little expensive but the stock is healthy and they have a nice variety.

 

[Marconis]

Awesome, can't wait to go take a look.

 

[Marconis]

Alright. Since I found a store now that seems to have many many fish, how does this sound (work in progress).

6 Rummys
3 Cherry Barbs (Or maybe another kind of barb)
3 Rainbows (Unsure of the kind)
1 Cory (I have sand, is that a yay or a nay?)

1)Everything is compatible right?
2)If so, how much am I looking at spending?
3)Any suggestions of change are welcome, because this isn't official.

 

[neilanh]

I think all of that is compatable, I'm sure someone who knows for sure will chime in.
YOu can handle more than that in your size tank, and from what I hear, the cory cats are much more fun in shoals of 3 or 4 or more.

 

[Marconis]

What is another colorful fish that can go with these guys?

 

[locorosa]

I asked you what you were going to stock in your other thread so ignore that one.

Rams are nice fish. I have seen the Bolivians but will probably get a couple of Germans.

I bought some Cardinals yesterday and Zebra Danios. Both cool looking fish. Keep in mind, I have been spoiled with colorful goldies that are alot bigger and easier to see. Lol! These little guys are pretty cool though.

No matter what you decide get a couple of Panda Cories. Without a doubt they are the funniest fish with tons of personality!

 

[fish 'n' fries]

Sand is fine for the cory as long as it's not sharp--[/i]but--I wouldn't get a single cory. They really like having others of their own kind and are much more playful and active when you have at least 3. I think you could easily have 3-5.

Otherwise, I think you're stocking looks good. (This is a 46 gallon, right?)