danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 What fish do you think will not go well in a planted tank. At the moment I am in a "tricky spot" To whether I turn my 320L in a moderatly planted tank (community) or a bare rock/cave cichlid tank. What fish in you opinion do you think can NOT go in a planted tank. i.e plant eater/destroyers. -I have in mind most cichlids can not go in there. I would love your guys opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am pretty keen on a planted tank just really want to see what fish you guys do not think can go in there, as there are a few fish in particular I do not want to part with :-? What fish have you found detroy plants? Also do Tyre Track Eels destroy plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Oscars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Also do Tyre Track Eels destroy plants? They can easily get to 2'+ so not really an ideal candidate for a planted tank. Uaru's are one of the best plant destroyers I've kept, they ate everything, including the woody java fern stems, then started nibbling on the driftwood! I guess you just need to really think about which you would prefer and go for it. Don't try to get the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am not trying to get the best of both worlds, I am seeing what fish do eat plants so then I know what not to put on my list when I go to my LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Probably would be easier if you stated what fish you wanted. then we could advise whether they are suitable or not rather than listing every fish available in NZ but prob not at you LSF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Alright, I am looking at getting tetras, not sure what kind yet but some. You guys could help with that, that would be great. Corydoras Glass Catfish Swordtail -Kribensis-Angels-Clown Loaches-Eel??? known eaters Kuhlis Golden Algae Eater Emerald Barbs Gouramis Looking for more possible ideas also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 They should all be fine, although Golden Algae eaters are not very friendly fish and will pose a threat to the other fish once they get a bit bigger - I'd recommend you don't get one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I already have one :-? thats why he's on the list :lol: He hasn't been any troubles yet - touch wood. I do keep an eye on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 DO NOT get a pleco. mine doesn't eat/destroy my plants, he just uproots them every time he moves :roll: not a small boy :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Go for one of the smaller eels, there's a few that only get to around 12". A large tyre track eel will eat small fish and will probably uproot plants, and will outgrow a 320L tank. Loaches can eat/damage plants, but I have seen them kept in planted tanks, so it will probably be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 lol why plant it You can keep some plants with africans I think it was johannes that posted a pic of one of his tank planted out with electra's in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 lol why plant it Cause I saw this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Check out the tanks here http://www.cichlid-forum.com/tanks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Personally I've gone for Striata(Zebra) loaches in my semi planted as they don't get so big, will keep the snails under control & are nowhere as fragile as clowns. Gourami's love semi planted and are very cool for a passive community type fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 why not plant? I dont why think people plants are harder to keep. All you need is lighting and fish and they will grow. Plants also act as nutrient sponges, help keep algae under control, provide shelter for the fish and look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 you know, that picture its not that easy having a tank that looks that clear and pretty you need expensive lighting, fertilisers, diffusers probably, not to mention a really good filter or two to make it extremely clear. but, it is a worthy goal! i too want a tank like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 you know, that picture its not that easy having a tank that looks that clear and pretty you need expensive lighting, fertilisers, diffusers probably, not to mention a really good filter or two to make it extremely clear. but, it is a worthy goal! i too want a tank like that. And you have to prune the plants just about every week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchKiwiCowboy2 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I found my Tiger Barbs were ripping apart the soft plants, I have now found a tougher leafed (cant remember the name) plant that seems to be surviving. I hope these will eventually cover the whole bottem of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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