Author Topic: Stocking ideas (Read 12764 times) 98 replies

barneyadi · « **Reply #80 on:** February 10, 2020, 04:47:53 PM »

Quote from: Matt on February 09, 2020, 11:51:35 PM

Are you enjoying the harlequins because they school tightly? Not all Rasboras are equal in this regard... the best fish I have ever found for schooling behaviour is the runny nose terra. e.g. galaxies are quite shy and rarely school.

[In the event that anyone gets strange results when internet searching this species of fish , Moderator FCMF intervening in this post to clarify that 'runny nose terra' is 'rummy nose tetra' .]

Trying to work out a tank for maybe smaller fish, but worried that rasboras might be too active for tetras. All tetras seem to show as peaceful while most rasboras show as active. But of course got to think top, middle and bottom as well.

fcmf · « **Reply #81 on:** February 10, 2020, 05:10:25 PM »

I'm actually not sure what the definition of 'peaceful' is - it might refer to 'not fin-nippy / doesn't harass others' and/or 'sedate'. In larger numbers, they're likely to be less timid and more active. I'd describe my cardinals as peaceful/sedate but not my x-rays.

Different rasboras have different activity levels - I'd describe harlequins as sedate (at least in their older age) but the neon green rasbora active.

On the basis of my own experience, I'd say the x-ray tetra and neon green rasbora are quite well-matched in terms of activity (lively), while the harlequin rasbora and cardinal tetra are too (each more sedate).

Edited to add:
In terms of levels, I saw this a while ago and it might be useful as a loose indication of where fish tend to congregate in the tank - https://www.thesprucepets.com/preferred-levels-of-community-fish-1378336
This lady is well-regarded in the fishkeeping world so you might find this video helpful on galaxy rasboras / CPDs - https:///www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIYFrcwJJow

Sue · « **Reply #82 on:** February 10, 2020, 05:16:23 PM »

My espei's rasboras are certainly sedate fish. They don't dash around the tank. Even the rice fish are more active than the rasboras.

barneyadi · « **Reply #83 on:** February 10, 2020, 06:54:46 PM »

I think I am overthinking things. One reason I got the bigger tank was to have guppies. Although I am not interested in breeding, the easiest thing seems to just have male guppies. A nice planted tank with upto 30 guppies in Tank 2, a 125 litre tank would look very nice.

Matt · « **Reply #84 on:** February 10, 2020, 07:20:17 PM »

Quote from: barneyadi on February 10, 2020, 06:54:46 PM

A nice planted tank with upto 30 guppies in Tank 2, a 125 litre tank would look very nice.

I think that sounds like an excellent idea! Often looks great having a single species only tank.

fcmf · « **Reply #85 on:** February 10, 2020, 07:42:58 PM »

Agree completely - stick with the original plan (rather than get yourself knotted in all sorts of alternative possibilities).

All you need to do is use the JBL Aquadur minerals or some other equivalent to ensure the water hardness is appropriate for their requirements.

Matt · « **Reply #86 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:03:30 AM »

Also, you don’t want to be looking at the tank forevermore wondering why you never got the fish you wanted in the first place. Though I’m sure Littlefishes solution at this point would be to just get another tank, I reckon three is quite enough (spoken from experience!).

Littlefish · « **Reply #87 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:18:58 PM »

@Matt you know me too well.

Though I agree that three tanks is more than enough for now.

barneyadi · « **Reply #88 on:** February 11, 2020, 07:31:52 PM »

That's it, tanks ready for fish. Well tank 1 already has them in, tank 2 and 3 will get a few tomorrow, along with a little greenery.

fcmf · « **Reply #89 on:** February 11, 2020, 07:43:35 PM »

Very good.

Can you remind us what the inhabitants are / will be in each?

barneyadi · « **Reply #90 on:** February 11, 2020, 07:47:18 PM »

Quote from: fcmf on February 11, 2020, 07:43:35 PM

Very good.
Can you remind us what the inhabitants are / will be in each?

Tank 1 has harlequins and a few neons and another tetra. Will add a few more tetra, then corys and honey gouramis.

Tank 2 will be male guppies.

Tank 3 will be barbs and loaches.

barneyadi · « **Reply #91 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:06:56 PM »

So added 8 male guppies to tank 2 and 8 black ruby barbs to tank 3 along with plants in both. All seems to be going well.

Hampalong · « **Reply #92 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:12:01 PM »

I have to ask because of the pictures... are tanks 2 and 3 cycled?

barneyadi · « **Reply #93 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:21:14 PM »

Quote from: Hampalong on February 12, 2020, 10:12:01 PM

I have to ask because of the pictures... are tanks 2 and 3 cycled?

Yes all cycled with mature media. Also got something for any sudden spikes, just in case.

Matt · « **Reply #94 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:33:43 AM »

Keep us in the loop, excited to see your progress!!

Littlefish · « **Reply #95 on:** February 13, 2020, 06:05:11 PM »

Very exciting.

barneyadi · « **Reply #96 on:** February 13, 2020, 07:30:22 PM »

Quote from: Matt on February 13, 2020, 09:33:43 AM

Keep us in the loop, excited to see your progress!!

Ok, all seems to be going well except I have this brown stringy stuff in tank 1. Tried reducing light time but has come back. Any ideas. Also pics of each tank with their inhabitants (well some anyway).

Littlefish · « **Reply #97 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:12:32 PM »

I've had yucky stuff grow from wood when I've just set up a tank previously. It has always scrubbed off and gone away within a few weeks of cleaning & maintenance.
Great to see pics of your fish. I'm rather taken with the black ruby barbs.

barneyadi · « **Reply #98 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:16:38 PM »

Quote from: Littlefish on February 13, 2020, 09:12:32 PM

I've had yucky stuff grow from wood when I've just set up a tank previously. It has always scrubbed off and gone away within a few weeks of cleaning & maintenance.
Great to see pics of your fish. I'm rather taken with the black ruby barbs.

Ok, will keep cleaning it off and see how it goes.

I had a choice of Odessa or the Black Ruby Barbs, just the colours of the Ruby's won through. Gave me 4 males and 4 females and they seem to be getting on great.

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