Compliment to Cardinals

[benjamn]

Hi, I read how Neons don't go well with Cardinals because some people may take notice to the difference.
I would like to know if anyone has any preference on a good fish which compliments Cardinals.

I do like the look of the Glowlight Tetras and would also like an opinion on how they look together in a tank with Cardinals.

Thanks!

 

[fort384]

I have a bunch of neons which are very similar to the cardinals. I like them mixed with red eye tetras.

Red Eye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae) with photo / picture

 

[ScottS]

I wondered if Colombian Tetras wouldn't compliment them? Colombian Tetra - Hyphessobrycon columbianus

If the tank was big enough and you were very particular about upkeep, Discus would be an obvious choice.

A lot of people like Rummy Nose Tetras

I've had Lemon Tetras suggested

I think Silver Dollars would be cool if your tank was big enough.

I wonder if Emperor Tetras would work well too?

I think the Blue Tetra would make an interesting choice.

Blue Rams are a popular bet if you have some patience and can find a good pair.

And how could I forget to mention a school of Corydoras?

I think I'm going to try a very small school of Bleeding Heart Tetras (due to tank size) this time around with my Cardinals.


Here's a similar thread I did a couple months back. I ended up with Black Phantoms. The store had some beauties, but they introduced ich and I had mass casualties over a weekend while I was away from the office.