allaboutfish
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If you really want a centerpiece which I think what you have now will be more then entertaining the you could probably do a trio of sparkling gouramis or 1 blue gold opaline gourami or 2 honey gouramis
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Homedog98
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allaboutfish said:
Umm... No expert, but I do know you can't mix gouramis. They're like male bettas... You can't mix them or they'll kill each other.
if i do get a centerpiece,it will be a single fish(or a really awesome group). wouldnt a centerpeice just add to the entertainment?
Homedog98
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alLexX said:
Lol yes, but is the shark and the cichlid pair not enough?
allaboutfish
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Homedog98 said:
Sparkling are different bc they're small and o said trio boy 2 girls and honey gouramis are smaller then dwarfs and will accept other honeys when in a large tank
haha yeah,i guess your right.
Homedog98
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allaboutfish said:
Oh you said SPARKLING! That's waaaaay different lol. My bad
Homedog98
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alLexX said:
So maybe just sticking with shark and dwarfs then?
yep,them and the schoolsSo maybe just sticking with shark and dwarfs then?
allaboutfish
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I expect updates! And pics
Homedog98
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alLexX said:
Excellent choice sir!
lol. I will also be expecting updates! And pictures!
severum mama
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You'll never see sparkling gouramis in a tank that size with the other fish you listed. They'll be shy with all the activity and larger fish and probably outcompeted for food.
its okay,decided against buying a centerpeice, my shark will be the centerpeice(the tank is for him after all)
hows my stocking plan sond?
1 rainbow shark
3-4 swordtails(depends if my cray got the one i havent seen for a couple days)
pair of dwarf cichlids(most likely kribs,but they might be keyholes)
9 zebra danios
6 black skirt tetras
if this doesnt sound good,please suggest other species of fish that will work
1 rainbow shark
3-4 swordtails(depends if my cray got the one i havent seen for a couple days)
pair of dwarf cichlids(most likely kribs,but they might be keyholes)
9 zebra danios
6 black skirt tetras
if this doesnt sound good,please suggest other species of fish that will work
Batt4Christ
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So much to respond too- where to begin?
Ver looked at the little fish tags on the tanks at Wal-Mart? Car too often, the "specs" listed are totally wrong. Like those Iridescent sharks they sell: WalMart's tags show a 20g is just fine. I've never been to a WM that even sells a tank big enough for this this fish that can grow to 4ft! Last time I looked, they had two tanks full of them (all about 3inches long).
If a store employee doesn't have a clue (including at your lfs), then what are they going to rely on? If the tag says a certain size tank is ok- who are they to argue? Far too many lfs are conten just ordering and selling whatever is available, and are far too lazy to get the necessary info.
That's why a good lfs is like a good mechanic- hold on too them! The lfs I frequent, most employees are hobbyists themselves, so generally have a clue. There are a couple who know some about certain specifics- but THINK they know it all. I find myself correcting them completely involuntarily. Funny when one of the owners or long-time employees come over and are asked about what we are debating... And they correct the follow employee (backing me up). I have always had teaching in my blood...
Ver looked at the little fish tags on the tanks at Wal-Mart? Car too often, the "specs" listed are totally wrong. Like those Iridescent sharks they sell: WalMart's tags show a 20g is just fine. I've never been to a WM that even sells a tank big enough for this this fish that can grow to 4ft! Last time I looked, they had two tanks full of them (all about 3inches long).
If a store employee doesn't have a clue (including at your lfs), then what are they going to rely on? If the tag says a certain size tank is ok- who are they to argue? Far too many lfs are conten just ordering and selling whatever is available, and are far too lazy to get the necessary info.
That's why a good lfs is like a good mechanic- hold on too them! The lfs I frequent, most employees are hobbyists themselves, so generally have a clue. There are a couple who know some about certain specifics- but THINK they know it all. I find myself correcting them completely involuntarily. Funny when one of the owners or long-time employees come over and are asked about what we are debating... And they correct the follow employee (backing me up). I have always had teaching in my blood...
i dont have an irridescent sharek,i have a rainbow shark. theer black with red fins.
would a silent cycle be ok? my LFS has dwarf cichlids for 99 cents,and apparently there selling fast. i moved the whole never before changed cartridge from my 10 over to the 55. if i can ill get 4,wait for a pair to form,and return the other 2.
severum mama
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What kind of dwarf cichlids? Wholesale on any dwarfs I've ever seen is higher than that so they are either mis-labeling or losing money on these fish IMO.
not sure,but after looking at google images they might be keyholes. im guessing that someone had obtained a breeding pair,but couldnt findanything to do with them so they gave/sold very cheap the fry to the store. if the silent cycling is ok ill post pics.
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