JasonC
Aquarium Advice Freak
So I would really like to finish stocking my tank soon, but I am at an impass as to what to get. Stocking/tank details are below, tank has been up and running since August of this year and has steadied at about 10ppm NitrAtes, 76 degrees F, pH 7.4. No real plants, but looking at slowly going to real over next year.
So I was going to complete stocking originally w/ 6 tiger barbs, but reading and advice here showed me the error of my ways. I moved on via reccomendation to Serpae Tetras, but I think I have seen enough about nipping problems with them to want to stay away from them too... I like my Dwarf Gourami too much...
So I have about 8-9 inches or so of room left in the tank and no idea what to put in it. I am looking for fish in the 1.5" - 2.5" range that either school, or will do well in groups. Looking for bold colors in the blue/yellow/orange ranges. I would prefer something a little less than absolutly common, and maybe a little bit of a challange to raise (though not too much as I am still a huge noob). Oh... and must have personality as they will likely become the feature fish for the tank.
I have been looking around and havent been able to get excited about any of the other tetras or barbs...Mostly cause I cant find any with really bold colorings. CPD's would be intersting but too small... already have Zebra Danios which fill in the tiny fish slot ;P.
Couple of fish that really did catch my eye... Killifish and Apistos... Both have gorgeous species, both had info out there saying that some species are great for noobs, but then again, they may be trying to sell fish. One I was looking specifically at were Cockatoo Apistos (Apistogramma cacatuoides), which there are couple pairings on sale on aquabid.com. Anyone w/ more info on any of the above?
So help pair me up! Anyone have other ideas that would work in my current setup? I'm itchin' to hear what you all have in mind!
So I was going to complete stocking originally w/ 6 tiger barbs, but reading and advice here showed me the error of my ways. I moved on via reccomendation to Serpae Tetras, but I think I have seen enough about nipping problems with them to want to stay away from them too... I like my Dwarf Gourami too much...
So I have about 8-9 inches or so of room left in the tank and no idea what to put in it. I am looking for fish in the 1.5" - 2.5" range that either school, or will do well in groups. Looking for bold colors in the blue/yellow/orange ranges. I would prefer something a little less than absolutly common, and maybe a little bit of a challange to raise (though not too much as I am still a huge noob). Oh... and must have personality as they will likely become the feature fish for the tank.
I have been looking around and havent been able to get excited about any of the other tetras or barbs...Mostly cause I cant find any with really bold colorings. CPD's would be intersting but too small... already have Zebra Danios which fill in the tiny fish slot ;P.
Couple of fish that really did catch my eye... Killifish and Apistos... Both have gorgeous species, both had info out there saying that some species are great for noobs, but then again, they may be trying to sell fish. One I was looking specifically at were Cockatoo Apistos (Apistogramma cacatuoides), which there are couple pairings on sale on aquabid.com. Anyone w/ more info on any of the above?
So help pair me up! Anyone have other ideas that would work in my current setup? I'm itchin' to hear what you all have in mind!
