Caryl Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I was going to upgrade my 4ft African to a 6ft but have gone off the idea of Africans (anyone want lots of electric yellows? :roll: ) Am thinking a 6ft planted tank would look much nicer but I want some reasonable sized fish in it that won't destroy the plants. Any ideas? I DO NOT WANT DISCUS. I prefer fish that move I like blue acaras but have not seen any decent ones around for years. The only ones I have seen have been pale compared to the ones I used to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Black African Knife Fish Clown Loaches Geophagus ( Although they enjoy to shift the substrate around ) Port Hoplo Catfish Just a few for you B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Blue acaras are nice. Definitely no discus! It's hard to judge if fish are nice from how they are in the fish store, of course. How about go to Redwood or call them. They've got heaps of good stuff, or did last weekend. Like a couple polypterus. I would have bought them if I had somewhere for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Black African Knife Fish Clown Loaches Geophagus ( Although they enjoy to shift the substrate around ) Port Hoplo Catfish Just a few for you B Yes! Geophagus surinamensis! Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 And there's always pearl gouramies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I have pearl gouramis thank you :lol: and hoplo cats. Don't like the geophagus :roll: Knife fish are a good idea. Not sure about clown loaches though as they are fussy about water conditions and I am not fussy about cleaning tanks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Don't like the geophagus :roll: HERESY!!! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 They can't be too fussy - they survive in my tanks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I DO NOT WANT DISCUS. I prefer fish that move How can you say that. Discus move!! just dont scitz around the tank like your normal old tetra........ Go with discus and clown loaches, you will not regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktttk Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Dwarf cichlids are good - Kribs, rams or apistos. Firemouths could also be an option - add a splash of red to the tank! Not sure about how they treat the plants but a few rocks around the plant stems should prevent any plant up-rooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 planted tank is cool, you can trim the plants back or be lazy like me and let it over run your tank for a "natural/lazy" look here is a pic of my 5ft....i trimmed it back last weekend, still very messy as i was too over the moon with my new aro oh i forgot to say discus are cool! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meesheelly Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I had ideas for a dwarf cichlid tank or an asian tank, with bamboo in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 hay evil_elmo whats the plants the looks like balls of moss? is it ricca tied down? looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I had ideas for a dwarf cichlid tank or an asian tank, with bamboo in it. I quite like the idea of an asian biotope tank the bamboo's a great idea Meesheelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesarz Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have aquatic bamboo if you like. cesarz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 hay evil_elmo whats the plants the looks like balls of moss? is it ricca tied down? looks fantastic yip it is,tied down with net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Wow, nice tank evil_elmo Oh Caryl, I'd love to have electric yellows Oh well, at least you have a good variety to choose from over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 we cant get that many species caper, but probably a better selection than some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 sharn, much more than I can get here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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