NinjaTetra
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- Dec 22, 2012
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Hi- I have a fairly new 37 gallon. I have done a fish in cycle with 4 black neon tetras, and about 3 weeks later with 0 ammonia and nitrites I will be adding 4 more black neons. Next will come either julii or pepper corydoras (7), and 6 marbled hatchetfish. However, I am unsure of the other fish. I originally wanted to do have some glass cats or rainbowfish as a centerpiece shoal, but decided against them because I want a sort of south american biotope. I then considered apistogrammas, but decided I wanted something that would range from top to bottom, as my other fish are layered. Pearl gouramis suit the purpose, but are asian and a pair would breed- something I do not want at this point. I then found that I could keep an angelfish, but I wouldn't be able to get small fish. I also originally planned on a school of cardinals, but angelfish apparently make snacks of them. What I want is a fish or two that are intelligent enough to maybe recognize me and come to the glass when I feed them. But I also want another shoal of small tetras, either cardinals or silvertip. I am really looking for opinions on compatibility, your personal preference, and experience. Thanks in advance!