Sharks!!

[Lokkzer]

Hey all. Got a 40g. Gonna put sand in it and id like to make it a cool community tank. I have a school of 8 danios. Can I put in any kind of sharks? (rainbow, bala, red fins) I'm asking both about the number, if they'd be ok in just 2-3, and size wise I was also hoping to add another school of 7-8 smaller fish, kinda leaning towards serpae tetras. Would this work or are the sharks too big? If I'm hoping for too much I understand.

I have a 70 gph filter if that means anything.

Thanks in advance AA.

 

[Lokkzer]

I'm sorry. A filter that'll support a 70 g tank.

 

[Homedog98]

Hate to say it, but none of them will work. Rainbows and red fins both need 55 gallons minimum, and balas need much bigger.

 

[Lokkzer]

Dang it. I knew it. What are some other active fish? Like maybe something in the semi aggressive area. Something that won't school in a corner like my neons do.

 

[Homedog98]

How about a pair of rams? They're pretty aggressive when breeding. I think dwarf gouramis can be aggressive too... Or angels. Black skirt tetras have been known for being semi-aggressive too.

 

[Tropical]

Rams normally aren't agressive. Even when breeding they just keep other fish away from the fry, usually not doing more than chasing the other fish a little.

I would go for an anglefish. Beautiful and semi-agressive. They couldn't live with neons, but cardinal tetras or any other large tetra would work.

 

[TraceyB4602]

Tiger barbs are a little aggressive and they swim all over and once they get to know you they will greet you everytime you come to your aquarium "feed me " lol