Hobgob
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I no the Internet says GBR needs higher temps but that is not true the warmer bring ou the colour in them and puts them into breeding my temp is 76-78 and they do fine
redfisher1139 said:Rams!!!!
Hobgob said:I no the Internet says GBR needs higher temps but that is not true the warmer bring ou the colour in them and puts them into breeding my temp is 76-78 and they do fine
That's my ideal choice...but I don't think it's gonna work out. I've got everything so perfectly balanced that I don't want to take risks. If nothing else, I know they have different temp requirements. My wife will probably end up talking me into a German Blue though.
redfisher1139 said:Go with Bolivians. They may not look as good a GBR's initially, but they color up more as they age and they don't have the super strict parameters that GBR's do.
eco23 said:Hmmm... I'll research a bit more. Are they okay solo?
redfisher1139 said:Go with Bolivians. They may not look as good a GBR's initially, but they color up more as they age and they don't have the super strict parameters that GBR's do.
Vircomore said:I can also vouch for the fact that GBRs do just fine in cooler water. I have mine at 77F and they are doing just great. The bigger things to consider with GBRs:
1. Water quality. They like their Nitrates to be almost non-existent, which is why they thrive in a planted tank.
2. Pairing. If you have any doubt about the gender of the fish you're buying - don't buy more than one. It is very hard to tell young GBRs apart, and if you inadvertently get two males or two females, the aggression can be more stressful than any bad water parameter.
eco23 said:I absolutely love the GBR. My tank is fully cycled, nitrAtes around 5, pH around 7.5 (maybe a tad high for them), I run CC because I have crazy soft water, temp set at 75 right now, and all peaceful community fish.
I'm just not one of those "I'll give it a try" people. I want to make sure the fish I add will be happy and healthy.
eco23 said:Thanks...you're starting to sway me. What level of the tank do yours hang out in?
Also very pretty, but a little on the small side. I think a dwarf gourami is gonna end up being the winner. It swims at the mid level of the tank, which is important to me, is the size I'm looking for and is super peaceful. I really only want a centerpiece fish that is okay by themselves and is a bit larger than everything else so it stands out.
eco23 said:Also very pretty, but a little on the small side. I think a dwarf gourami is gonna end up being the winner. It swims at the mid level of the tank, which is important to me, is the size I'm looking for and is super peaceful. I really only want a centerpiece fish that is okay by themselves and is a bit larger than everything else so it stands out.
ryan-peddle said:and the powder blue are amazing as well what is your gravel color id do a contrast off your gravel color to really make your center piece fish pop