Fun Tank

[Sonata]

How many would you put in a 30/50 ?
Asking for both my friend & myself.
Thanks, Caleb.

 

[ImACoolguy]

5-6. Keep in mind your Goldie's will be small so much less bioload than adults. As everything grows keep an eye on bioload.


Caleb

 

[Sonata]

On Google.
Other possible tank mates.
Rosy Barbs & zebras
I love rosy barbs. They said they were peaceful & would get along well with fancies.
How many for 30/50 gallon.

 

[FishesInTank]

Rosy barbs need groups, 4-6

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[Sonata]

In my friend's 30 ?

 

[Sonata]

Will they leave the fancies' fins alone ?
I read they would, if I get a school of 5.

 

[FishesInTank]

30 gallon is the right size for rosy barbs (it says 30 gallon or larger) so maybe 4-5?

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[Sonata]

Thanks
I'll stop bugging you
Have a good one.

 

[Sonata]

HELP ME
I still want to have a fun tank, but maybe not AS fun. I've decided to make it a bit more natural looking. The décor is easy, but the gravel ? How do I achieve this new look with the neon gravel ? Is it possible ?
Eventually, I may even like to add live plants.
How can I give this tank a more natural look without spending a lot of money ?
Thanks.

 

[FishesInTank]

Psst, goldfish like to uproot live plant


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[Sonata]

Clarify

Psst, goldfish like to uproot live plant


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Sorry. My mistake. I didn't make things clear.

I'm not going with goldfish anymore.

I am going to have a 30 gallon tropical community tank.

One of my most difficult problems is how to change this " fun tank" into something more natural. The décor is no problem @ all. It is the neon multi-coloured gravel.

How to make that look natural in a planted tank ?

That will be the challenge.

 

[FishesInTank]

Add driftwoods, i like the style of "Jungle" more than natural like this (example)


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[Sonata]

You don't think neon multi-coloured gravel will be a problem in making it look natural ?
The driftwood & plants I can do.
I do like the jungle effect.
Thanks.

 

[dylan p]

Watch some of the green machines Aqua scape videos on YouTube. I've learned a lot from them


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[dylan p]

You can get a bag of pool filter sand or play sand it's cheap and looks good I personally like pool filter sand as its a lot lighter colored. It's also a lot easier to clean then gravel


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[FishesInTank]

You don't think neon multi-coloured gravel will be a problem in making it look natural ?
The driftwood & plants I can do.
I do like the jungle effect.
Thanks.

What colour is the neon colour


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[Sonata]

On Top

You can get a bag of pool filter sand or play sand it's cheap and looks good I personally like pool filter sand as its a lot lighter colored. It's also a lot easier to clean then gravel


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Could I just put it on top of my neon gravel ?

 

[Sonata]

All Colours

What colour is the neon colour


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The gravel is all vibrant neon colours.
( pink, orange, purple, green )

Can I do something with that?

 

[dylan p]

Could I just put it on top of my neon gravel ?

I wouldn't the sand will sink to the bottom.


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[Sonata]

Definitely

Watch some of the green machines Aqua scape videos on YouTube. I've learned a lot from them


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I will definitely take a look @ that.
Thanks.
Maybe I'll find a solution to my gravel problem.