So I'm considering (er...totally buying at first chance) a 40 gallon tropical community tank, but I have run into a number of conflicting reports for a few of the fish I'm thinking of stocking with. Please tell me if it seems too crowded!
Proposed Stocking;
x6 Von Rio Tetra-- I've read that tetras prefer dim lighting, but I was planning on making this a planted tank and thus it would be brightly lit. Is that a problem?
x5 Columbian Red/Blue Tetra-- I've read that these fellows can get agressive and nippy? Anyone have any experience with them?
x5 Dwarf Neon Rainbows-- Would they even fit? Any input would be grand! I am worried about rainbows size requirement, but I am in love with the way they look...
x3 Cory Catfish or Khuli Loaches-- I'll be using either Flourite or Eco-complete for the substrate, so will these guys be okay, or to be avoided all together?
A few alternates I've come up with are x5 Cherry Barbs, or x1 Dwarf Gourami
I'd love to here from those who've had experience with these fish! Any critques, antecedotes, or alternate ideas are warmly welcome!
Proposed Stocking;
x6 Von Rio Tetra-- I've read that tetras prefer dim lighting, but I was planning on making this a planted tank and thus it would be brightly lit. Is that a problem?
x5 Columbian Red/Blue Tetra-- I've read that these fellows can get agressive and nippy? Anyone have any experience with them?
x5 Dwarf Neon Rainbows-- Would they even fit? Any input would be grand! I am worried about rainbows size requirement, but I am in love with the way they look...
x3 Cory Catfish or Khuli Loaches-- I'll be using either Flourite or Eco-complete for the substrate, so will these guys be okay, or to be avoided all together?
A few alternates I've come up with are x5 Cherry Barbs, or x1 Dwarf Gourami
I'd love to here from those who've had experience with these fish! Any critques, antecedotes, or alternate ideas are warmly welcome!