Invertebrates and fish

[Molson_28]

Hello I'm starting up a 90 gallon planted tank. I want to keep both fish and invertebrates together. I'm thinking Amano shrimp, trumpet snails and small tetras. Any reason why I can't? Anything else I can add?? Thanks for any feedback.

 

[Fresh2o]

That's sounds fine. You could go with a few schools of small tetras and other petite fish (such as micro rasboras) if you want to stick with the nano fish theme.

 

[Molson_28]

Ya I like the smaller fish in big numbers look. So do you think corydora would be ok in the tank? Or would they eat my snails and shrimp.

 

[Fresh2o]

Corys are fine with the snails and shrimp. You can have a nice school of them as well.

 

[Molson_28]

Awesome. Thanks man for the info.

 

[Coursair]

Threadfin Rainbows get 2" but have tiny mouths. Mine were fine with RCS, so Amanos would be safe.

Corydoras are awesome [emoji1360]


If there is plenty of plants, a Pearl Gourami might be fine as well. They are usually peaceful with smaller fish. I haven't tried them with Amanos, but I may see how Shrimp do in my 55g.

C sterbai


C habrosus (stay 1.25")


Threadfin males showing off for girls


CPDs

 

[Coursair]

Pearl Gourami


And getting big groups of just a few types of fish is visually really appealing IMHO.

I have 15 Neons in my 55g. But planning to double that.

 

[JZJeremy]

I would also get some shrimp maybe not rcs because everyone gets them but maybe some blue dream, or something that will still stand out and will reproduce so there is a lot of them.

 

[TMaier]

Coursair your pearl is so pretty!

 

[Coursair]

Coursair your pearl is so pretty!

Thank you ! Yeah, I have a feeling his pics will be pasted all over this site for a while. He's soo handsome.
Shhhh don't tell, but I brought home live worms for everybody.

 

[TMaier]

Lol, spoiling the fish.

 

[Molson_28]

I think I'm sold on getting one of those pearl gourami they look amazing

 

[Coursair]

I think I'm sold on getting one of those pearl gourami they look amazing

He was tank raised and is doing great. They are a little more sensitive. It took him a couple of days to settle. I have a dark background and sides so my fish don't slam themselves if they panic. He does bolt if startled. But eating like a champ now !

He keeps posing with my BBA aarggh. Need to do some tank maintenance.

 

[Coursair]

He's a little camera shy, but here's one more

 

[TMaier]

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He's a little camera shy, but here's one more

He makes that BBA look [emoji102] good!

 

[Fresh2o]

I don't see any BBA. Some GSA on the glass but that's it. [emoji848]

 

[Coursair]

Oh I got BBA its on the ends of my branches. Artistic !

I always try to edit out my issues LOL
I have a window to one side. Afternoon light. I covered the back and sides of tank. But thinking I'll need a heavier curtain. I hate to do it, Livingroom dark already. But GSA is a pain. 2 Nerites are working away at it. My Farlowella prefers the branches and Omega One algae wafers