AquaVitamins Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was wondering if i could get one to put in my community tank, (1 beta, 15neons, GS Pleco, 5 kuhliu loaches, 4 platys and 3 female betas in a 150L) But i have read lots of conflicting story's about keeping one with the betas, as they might not be compatible also apparently there are heaps of diff. types and levels of aggression between each.. Can someone help me out with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 there would be possible 10,000 diferent killis We have about 25 to 30 here in NZ but more turn up from time to time As with most fish, the larger see the smaller as food so larger types would not be advised with things like neons. Fish like Striatum, Australe and Biteatiatum (I know the spelling will be wrong on that but as Im at work, I dont have my books here) should be fine. One would not be advisable as you simply would not see it but a few should hang out together and be fine. Killi fish are no more agressive than other fish that will eat live food. What gives them a bad rap is the name Most are jumpers so you need a covered tank and to have the lid tight fitting but in saying that, I doupt that I would loose more than 2 or 3 per year total from all my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oeminx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I keep my Killies in a community tank with Corys & Ottos and 2 GAEs atm, but I have also keep them with rummy nose and cardinal tetra, blue rams, kuhlius ... others I have forgotten. In all cases I have not had a problem. I would recommend (and I think this spelling is right); Aphyosemion australe Aphyosemion Striatum Aphyosemion Bitaeniatum Pseodepiplatys annulatus Poropanchax Normani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 i have australes in a community tank with bettas, guppies, rainbowfish etc, they get on well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I had a fighter in with my Aphyosemion Bitaeniatum and my fighter got munched - It was a small AR380 tank tho. My figher was promptly moved to my AR126 where he is recovering quite nicely. I stupidly thought that cos the Bitaeniatum were so small they would be ok... I underestimated the power of the tiny blokes. In a bigger tank things may have been different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oeminx Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I didn't think Bitaeniatum would harm a fighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh ok thanks for your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think I might have Pseudepiplatys annulatus and Poropanchax normani. They're the only two fry in my net breeder, I'd like to keep them but don't know how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I didn't think Bitaeniatum would harm a fighter. neither did I! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I too am shocked Zazzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think I might have Pseudepiplatys annulatus and Poropanchax normani. They're the only two fry in my net breeder, I'd like to keep them but don't know how? Where did you get them from Sam? Both are rear from pet shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 there would be possible 10,000 diferent killis We have about 25 to 30 here in NZ but more turn up from time to time As with most fish, the larger see the smaller as food so larger types would not be advised with things like neons. Fish like Striatum, Australe and Biteatiatum (I know the spelling will be wrong on that but as Im at work, I dont have my books here) should be fine. One would not be advisable as you simply would not see it but a few should hang out together and be fine. Killi fish are no more agressive than other fish that will eat live food. What gives them a bad rap is the name Most are jumpers so you need a covered tank and to have the lid tight fitting but in saying that, I doupt that I would loose more than 2 or 3 per year total from all my tanks. Aqua These are the 3 Im suggesting and I havnt got a photo of the Nomani but the Clown or Rocket killi that Omnix mentioned is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Zev sent me some, on accident :roll: She sent me some Riccia and a week or so later, I caught two tiny little fry swimming around. There was more but I couldn't catch them. Plopped them in the net breeder and they're still alive today, showing colouring now that suggests they are one of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 She also has Dagei The clowns/Rockets are very very small so I would doupt that its them, If the eyes are shiny they will probably be Nomani Of the 3 of those, they would be the largest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I love the clowns. they are possibly one of my favourites. them and that monstrosity you brought over to the killi show. i like that too. its a pity they jump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like the bottom one out of the 3, nice colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 its a pity they jump! OMG I love jumping fish, I want to get a photo of my female fighter jumping to get a mozzie from my hand its looks incredible how she coils up, takes aim then leaps. Mums camera just doesnt work well for taking pic of a still fish in an aquarium, I tried but it was just a blur, guess I might have to splash out one of these days on a nice camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 lol, my fighters jump for food too. But killies are more into jumping to escape out of the tank and you'll find them later on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I too am shocked Zazzy I am sure the size of the tank had something to do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 She also has Dagei The clowns/Rockets are very very small so I would doupt that its them, If the eyes are shiny they will probably be Nomani Of the 3 of those, they would be the largest They are not Dageti - wrong tank! I offered to send him some more to keep his two company, but he hasn't risen to the bait yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I offered to send him some more to keep his two company, but he hasn't risen to the bait yet! Oh rly? Zev- I removed the breeder net into an icecream container full of tank water after spending 5 mins trying to suck them out with a pipette, they're fine, getting less afraid of me by the day. I might like some more... And you call yourself an Administrator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Rockets are only 1.5mm long and really slow to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh rly? And you call yourself an Administrator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaymann Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 hey peace all!! ... have snorkelled with killies over here, and rainbow fish, other odd looking dudes and yabbies, turtles etc at gardner falls , yet to I.D any of them , bluddy fast bugga's ... gonna bring nets next time, and hopefully post water testing & pics of my collecting.. but getin back to killies , best advice as most would say , kill the PH , java moss & sphagnum moss ,& put lids on your tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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