Being Cautious

[codyl1121]

Hello everyone,

I am starting to transition myself from beginner to intermediate in the fishkeeping hobby. I am still a little cautious though, and would like some opinions since you guys know best!

I have 5 Neon Tetra's and 4 Cory's in a 30g tank. I will be adding some dwarf Gouramis in the future as wekk. I would LOVE to add a Blue Lobster (Crayfish) to the family but I am a little hesitant. I heard they can be aggressive and territorial. Do you think he will bother my other fish? I don't want this Crayfish messing up my Aquarium's vibe and stressing my other fish out. Especially my Cory's who love to swim everywhere. Opinions please? Thanks!

 

[Fishdude3233]

Yes he will eat the other fish and kill them

 

[Fishdude3233]

An lobster are cold fish

 

[codyl1121]

An lobster are cold fish

Live Aquaria states they can live in 68-85 degree water

 

[Oohitsae]

they will definitely mess with the cories considering both are bottom dwellers and like to hide.
And it's likely that they'll eventually mess with the tetras as well if they get too close

 

[codyl1121]

they will definitely mess with the cories considering both are bottom dwellers and like to hide.
And it's likely that they'll eventually mess with the tetras as well if they get too close

Thanks I have been researching a lot and am deciding against it! I want something exotic that will co-exist with my current fish but not sure what lol

 

[aquandrew]

Thanks I have been researching a lot and am deciding against it! I want something exotic that will co-exist with my current fish but not sure what lol

how long has this tank been set up? you could try bamboo shrimp if its 6+ months old

 

[Rivercats]

Or look into the Dwarf Orange Mexican Crayfish. They are quite docile, stay small, and are really neat little guys.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

How about a banjo cat?

 

[bettaowner]

Kuhli loaches or Raphael cats would look great

 

[Coursair]

Kuhli loaches or Raphael cats would look great

Raphaels may eat the Neons at night. Wide mouth Cats do that