Tropical fish, which go with which? and wont eat each other?!?

Question

Since my trusty gold fish have all passed away, I have now decided to try and get a tropical tank going. I have started off with two neon tetra and four glowlights as I was told they are the best to start with. In a few weeks I would like to introduce some others as they look a bit lonely and was wondering which to go for?

Thanks

the tank is 62cm (24in) long, height is 33cm (13in) and the depth is 30cm (12in).

Answer 1

I would start with more neons - these are schooling fish, and should be kept in larger groups (6+), The glolights should have 6+ as well. As far as what else you can add, that would be determined by the size of your tank, type of filtration, and how committed you are to regular cleaning and water changes. This link offers some suggestions: http://www.elmersaquarium.com/c106community1.htm

One thing I would add if you don't have them already is some plants - these don't have to be real - but the neons like to have multiple hiding areas, so a few clumps of plants in the tank will make them feel more secure.

Answer 2

Add a few more neons.

What size fish tank do you have? You can stick with more tetras; you may want to get a few top feeders. Check out the black or white skirts, phantoms, and serpae tetras.

Add a bottom feeder as well. Cory cats are great. If you have a large enough tank, you can get a common pleco, otherwise you could try to find another variety that stays small, or get otocinclus cats.

Answer 3

My guess is that it is a 10 gallon tank

You definately should get real plants for your tank, it's healthier for your fish and the tank
Get at least 3 more neons since they are schooling fish
Get 1-2 cory's (bottom feeder)
here is a link to choose which one you like
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=1#51

I don't know what you like but you could try as follows
3 guppy's (1male & 2females)
3 balloon mollies (1male & 2females)
3 zebra danios (1 male & 2 females)

That's about it that fits in your tank

Hope that helps
Good luck



EB

Answer 4

Hi, when i lived at home mom and dad used to keep a tropical tank and almost never had any conflict between the following fish;

Mollies, Guppies, Red Tail Shark, Sucking Loaches, Neons, i'd say you are pretty much safe with any tropical fish apart from the Siamese Fighters- They will destroy all of the other fish- they are like the Lions of the Fish world

Answer 5

Hi. I also have Neon tetras and glowlight tetras.
I have many other fish, but I think your tank is quite a bit smaller than mine, so it's very important not to overstock the tank, as this is one of the most vital parts of fishkeeping.
I have a few suggestions that I think would make for an interesting and beautiful mix.
First of all, like people have been saying, you should really consider adding a few more neons, i'd say another 4.
You don't have to add just regular neons, as there is another type called the "wild green neon tetra". They are harder to find in stores, but are even more beautiful, IMO. They don't have the red like the regular neons, and they are a brighter, more shimmery green colour. They are also quite a bit smaller and they will school with the regular neons.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/22/24221924_607537fc29_m.jpg
I would say that there's no need to add any more glowlights, as they will be fine as a group of 4.
There are hundreds of other beautiful tetras you could add. One of my favourites is the black phantom tetra. The males have large fins that they will fan-out to display against each other. They are very beautiful and peaceful.
http://www.fishtanksandponds.info/images/raw-images/fresh-water/Black-Phantom-Tetra2.jpg.
I would add 4-6 of them, ensuring there are at least 2 females, or the males will constantly harrass a single female.
One of my favourite fish EVER are Corydoras Catfish. There are so many different types, but my favourite are the peppered corys.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/images/half/callichthyidae/corydoras/paleatus/1.jpg
They have a lovely shimmery green colour that looks fab under a good lighting strip. They are just the cutest little fish, they are very playful and they are the only fish that can actually "blink". They remind me of puppies! I have 2 in my tank, and they do a great job of eating left-over food from the bottom of the tank. It is usually recommended to keep them as a group of 5 or more, but my 2 have been very happy for a couple of years.
Okay. Well if your tank is about 10 Gallons, then I would say that would be pretty much the maximum you could keep. If it's 15 gallon or more, then I would consider adding a small group of mountain minnows. They are very fun to watch, as they are constantly zipping about the tank and playing games. The males will also display against each other, which I think is a beautiful sight to see.
http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/074.jpg
They are very hardy and can withstand most temperatures, although do best at a temp of around 75deg.
Alternatively, you could add a couple of dwarf Gouramis. These are quite large, but VERY pretty fish. Also very peaceful.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phillipnbecky/dgourami.jpg
They can be kept quite happily in a 10Gallon, althogh obviously, as with all fish, the bigger the tank, the happier they will be.
Some people have suggested platy's. They are wonderful fish, with very individual personalities, BUT... They are the greediest and messiest fish i've ever kept! I rarely see mine without inches of poop trailing behind them!
So only buy them if you are okay with doing regular gravel cleans.
Anyway. There are just SOOO many tropical community fish that would all live happily together. One of the best websites is http://www.wetwebmedia.com/
They have TONS of info, and you can ask the expets there any questions you have and they have always responded very quickly when i've asked.
Another thing I would consider, is shrimp! They are great at keeping the tank clean, especially the amano shrimp, which loves algea!
http://www.aquatic-store.com/media/Caridina_japonica.jpg
They are very entertaining to watch and pretty, in their own shrimpy little way.
Anyway, like people have already said, it is very important to do your research, as keeping a tropical tank is much harder work than a coldwater tank.
I would strongly advise you to buy a few live plants, as they provide extra oxygen, and my fish love to nibble on them!
I don't really like fake plants, as I don't see the point when there are plenty of real plants that are easy to maintain and a lot cheaper. Plus my fish have always preferred the live plants over the fake ones.
Phew! Well I hope I have helped you out a bit. Good luck with your tropical tank, and i'm sure you will love this interesting and wonderful hobby!
Feel free to email me if you have any other Q's, as i've kept many different fish over the years and love helping people new to the tropical hobby.
Lastly, this is a great site, which has very thurough compatibility charts and tons of info
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/fish_chart.html

Answer 6

There are so many fish that it's hard to answer this. Typically if you stick with tetra's you should be ok.

The key is to RESEARCH your new fish BEFORE you buy them. :-) I can't say that loud enough.

Stop by forums such as FishGeeks and search the species profiles, or ask in the forums about the fish you are interested in.

Answer 7

Start with more of the same. Both of these fish are more comfortable with more fish. They should have at least 3 but do better with at least 5 of each and even better with more.

As for other fish after that, what size tank do you have?

Answer 8

Go to your local pet shop they will set you up with the equipment and the fish do it right and you`lle have hours of pleasure.

Answer 9

Get more neons but remember they are not very hardy and some may die.

Answer 10

http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk/ go to that sight everything u need to knmow is going to be there