severum mama
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As you already know, I lost my angelfish over the weekend. I am now trying to think of a centerpiece fish for my 45 gallon tank. The tank is really tall, it's 36"Lx12"Wx24"H, and it is heavily planted. Here is my stock list:
2 keyhole cichlids
3 red wag platies
3 female bettas
5 gold pristella tetras
5 harlequin rasboras
3 yo yo loaches
1 clown pleco
This tank is generally very peaceful, and I would like a laid back centerpiece fish. The only aggression I have seen is some fin nipping from the betta girls as they try to work out their pecking order. However, there is a lot of plant cover so I expect that they will be able to work it out.
I was considering either a gold gourami or a pearl gourami, but didn't know how they would do with the bettas. I've heard mixed opinions on mixing bettas and gouramis, and didn't know if tall plants would make a difference. I've actually never kept gouramis before so I thought that might be interesting for me.
I'm also completely open to suggestions. I'd prefer to have a fish that will hang out near the top of the tank, and that will grow large enough to keep the platy population in check (I was counting on my angel to do this). Thanks.
2 keyhole cichlids
3 red wag platies
3 female bettas
5 gold pristella tetras
5 harlequin rasboras
3 yo yo loaches
1 clown pleco
This tank is generally very peaceful, and I would like a laid back centerpiece fish. The only aggression I have seen is some fin nipping from the betta girls as they try to work out their pecking order. However, there is a lot of plant cover so I expect that they will be able to work it out.
I was considering either a gold gourami or a pearl gourami, but didn't know how they would do with the bettas. I've heard mixed opinions on mixing bettas and gouramis, and didn't know if tall plants would make a difference. I've actually never kept gouramis before so I thought that might be interesting for me.
I'm also completely open to suggestions. I'd prefer to have a fish that will hang out near the top of the tank, and that will grow large enough to keep the platy population in check (I was counting on my angel to do this). Thanks.