Tank mate ideas

[Guppygirl87]

I have bought a 125l tank and will be setting it up for Xmas. I am just looking for some ideas for friendly tank mates for my guppies.

I currently have a 48l tank and will upgrade wen we move home. I know it's a long way off until the tank is established and ready for new fish but I would like to get a few ideas. Thanks

 

[raymond.1963]

ive always liked guppies i recently purchased some bronze corys seem very freindly always on the move always cleaning i realy like them im not a specialist but give them a gander

 

[Guppygirl87]

Also my guppies are only male

 

[raymond.1963]

why no females

 

[Guppygirl87]

ive always liked guppies i recently purchased some bronze corys seem very freindly always on the move always cleaning i realy like them im not a specialist but give them a gander

Thanks ray! I've seen them, they are one on the list

 

[Guppygirl87]

why no females

Well I only have a 48l at the mo until I set it up and I didn't want it overcrowding. I may get sim females but I've read a lot about the frys getting eaten and that they breed quick. Doesnt that cause probs?

 

[Galligak]

Well I only have a 48l at the mo until I set it up and I didn't want it overcrowding. I may get sim females but I've read a lot about the frys getting eaten and that they breed quick. Doesnt that cause probs?

It causes enough problems. I'd stay with all males. Plus they look better IMO. I like cories, I've found that they get along with most all fish. How many guppies do you have/are getting still? I would get a nice bigger fish and a few bottom dwellers.

 

[Guppygirl87]

It causes enough problems. I'd stay with all males. Plus they look better IMO. I like cories, I've found that they get along with most all fish. How many guppies do you have/are getting still? I would get a nice bigger fish and a few bottom dwellers.

I have 4 guppies at the mo. I would like some more and some of those corys.I like the look of those cardinal tetra and colourful loaches, but I don't no anything about mixing fish species. I see that there are dwarf loaches but are the colourful? Here is the link I looked up to see what goes with guppies. Do you agree with it?

http://www.guppies.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=68

And what would be a good number for my size tank. 125l

 

[Guppygirl87]

http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?tb...&cqt=&rst=&htf=&his=&maction=&q=+loaches#i=11

I like the colour of this loach ,it's the pink one.

 

[Galligak]

Yes I agree with the website with the combinations. For the loach, you were looking at the clown loach, those need double the size tank than what you have. I would suggest the Kuhli Loach or the Dwarf loach. I think you'd like the Khuli Loach here's a link: Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) — Loaches Online
It depends on how many other fish you get with the guppy amount. If you want the khulis, carnidal, and the guppies I'd go with 15 cardinals, 10 or so guppies (you could switch those numbers) and 5ish khuli loaches. You could also do a "showcase" fish like a gourami or a dwarf cichlid. That's be pretty good. But it's all up to you!

 

[Guppygirl87]

Yes I agree with the website with the combinations. For the loach, you were looking at the clown loach, those need double the size tank than what you have. I would suggest the Kuhli Loach or the Dwarf loach. I think you'd like the Khuli Loach here's a link: Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) — Loaches Online
It depends on how many other fish you get with the guppy amount. If you want the khulis, carnidal, and the guppies I'd go with 15 cardinals, 10 or so guppies (you could switch those numbers) and 5ish khuli loaches. You could also do a "showcase" fish like a gourami or a dwarf cichlid. That's be pretty good. But it's all up to you!

Thanks. I will use your advice and post wen its set up it will be a while yet as I'm gonna do it all properly. I like them khulis and I will look into the other 2.

 

[Galligak]

That's good to hear! Good luck and have fun with your fish

 

[raymond.1963]

sorry its me again not looked at the url but i have 2 kuhlii loaches i will send you photos if you want you will not see them again so shy horse faced loaches but you need sandy substrate

 

[Guppygirl87]

sorry its me again not looked at the url but i have 2 kuhlii loaches i will send you photos if you want you will not see them again so shy horse faced loaches but you need sandy substrate

Really, how often do you see them? Post a pic if you can

 

[raymond.1963]

the clown loach can be a bit aggresive and the kuhli loach you will never see unless you stay up all night the horse faced loach is cool but you need a sandy substrate

 

[Guppygirl87]

the clown loach can be a bit aggresive and the kuhli loach you will never see unless you stay up all night the horse faced loach is cool but you need a sandy substrate

Okay maybe I should leave that one out then as I wasn't planning on getting sand. Thanks.

 

[raymond.1963]

sorry did not see your last post seen kuhli once in last month in planted 20 gal tank its still there