i looking for a new fish to buy.I have 3 black skirt tetras 3 zebra danios 1 clown loach and 1 chinese alge eater.I'm looking for something colerful something cool looking.and show me a picture of what you picked.Thanks for your time.
2007-06-17 16:06:17 · 2 answers · asked by Kurt Son&trade: 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
sorry i forgot its a 75 gallon tank
2007-06-17 16:16:01 · update #1
ITS A 75 GALLON TANK
2007-06-17 16:58:04 · update #2
OK, I was all set to worry that you were overstocked, but I see you added that this is a 75 gallon tank. In that case, I advise that you bump your clown loach stock to at least 5. Take the chinese algae eater back to the store for store credit - it will be aggressive when it matures and might kill your other fish. Increase your school of black skirts to at least 6, and your danios should number at least 8. These are all schooling fish that like to run in larger numbers than you currently have.
Has your tank cycled? If not, then go VERY slowly adding these fish, and consider adding LOTS of plants right now to help the tank process wastes so that the water doesn't get toxic and kill your stock.
Once your tank is fully stocked with these groups and mature (give it six months or so), then consider adding your ornamental fish. Maybe a Bolivian Ram would be a good choice - here's a pic. http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/531.htm
Below are great sites for learning about the hobby and researching fish profiles and compatibility! Enjoy the hobby - it's great fun.
2007-06-17 16:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by L H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have a fairly small tank and would need a fairly small fish. My choice would be an orange Aphyosemion australe
http://www.thefishwizards.com/images/full/a_australe_orange2.jpg
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2007-06-17 23:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋