Tank mate suggestions for 46 gallon

[46GFreshwater]

Hello I have a 46 gallon freshwater tank with artificial plants. It is a heated tank with a HOB filter (Marineland Penguin 350).

Current occupants are one bristlenose pleco and 9 zebra danios. We used to have some dwarf gouramis as well but they were sickly and never lasted very long.

I am thinking of adding some more danios to the school and adding an apple snail or mystery snail to help with the algae (the pleco isn't keeping up with all of it).

I would like some suggestions on other types of fish to add. I was thinking of a centerpiece fish or a group of fish that won't try to eat the danios.

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[46GFreshwater]

This is what my set up looks like (old photo, there is a lot more algae on decorations now)

[V227]

Research Buenos Aires Tetras and Tiger Barbs. Neither of these schooling fish will hurt your Danios. I've kept both species. The Buenos Aires will swim tirelessly in a tight school, while the Tigers will constantly chase each other. Including a small school of either or both will create a very active tank.

[46GFreshwater]

Originally Posted by V227

Research Buenos Aires Tetras and Tiger Barbs. Neither of these schooling fish will hurt your Danios. I've kept both species. The Buenos Aires will swim tirelessly in a tight school, while the Tigers will constantly chase each other. Including a small school of either or both will create a very active tank.

Thanks for your suggestions! I like the idea of adding another species of schooling fish!

[charlie2y3]

Hi if your buying from a pet store then you are limited to what they have in stock. But if you order offline like ebay or something, you can find so great deals or rare and centrepiece fish like kribensis, or maybe some shrimp to keep control of the algae, red cherry are cheap and easy to keep. Also they can breed like crazy in the right conditions!!

[46GFreshwater]

Originally Posted by charlie2y3

Hi if your buying from a pet store then you are limited to what they have in stock. But if you order offline like ebay or something, you can find so great deals or rare and centrepiece fish like kribensis, or maybe some shrimp to keep control of the algae, red cherry are cheap and easy to keep. Also they can breed like crazy in the right conditions!!

Cool! Thanks for your suggestions! I've never had any shrimp before. That kribensis is beautiful!