Stocking Ideas for 17 Gallon Aqua Scape

[ianeberle]

I have a 17 gallon Mr. Aqua tank with an HC carpet and driftwood. I haven't had too much luck with OEBT shrimp or CRS shrimp, so I want to try some schooling nano fish.

I was thinking a school of about 10 neon tetras, but I'm open to any ideas... What'cha got?

 

[Shope.hannah]

That would be a good size fish for what you're wanting as far as I know. But just my opinion on neons. They are not hardy at all. I have went through sooooo many doing every acclimation process possible and haven't ever had many make it. The ones that do though, are great! So it's up to you.

 

[cgthebeast]

Flame, CPD, Dwarf groumai, Black neons are also good

 

[adammorrill]

I think it big school of neons and a pair of German Blue Rams or Bolivian Rams. the Bolivian ones are wayyyyy hardier though, the German Blues are very sensitive. You could also may be a small school of cory cats, if you have a fine substrate

 

[aquandrew]

i would go for celestial pearl danios if you can get them in your area they have amazing colors

 

[adammorrill]

Or, pick out whatever you like best and see if they are compatible with your tank

 

[bettaowner]

Ember tetras or red ruby tetras would look great

 

[ianeberle]

Thanks for all the suggestions... I'm printing this page out and taking it down to the LFS.

 

[Rivercats]

You can also ask your LFS if they would order any fish in you want. Often times many shops will.