Ismart120 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Just setting up a small nano tank, likely to plant it properly (liquid ferts, possible excel carbon) but I need to know what to put in it, both plants and fish. So far I have some dwarf swords at the front, some vallis at the back in a corner and an anubias attached to some wood, sand substrate and one female fighter thats going in once its running properly. Its an ar126, so about 20 odd litres with reasonable lighting. Any ideas of other plants I could/should put in, and other inhabitants? Would prefer either a small dither fish school (I know its never going to be a large school) or some bottom dwelling guys to help with anything the fighter misses and or to keep snails down to a minimum (just knowing they'll get in there eventually) maybe photos when it clears up... we'll see Thanks, Isaac I realise its near impossible, but maybe some dwarf cichlids or loaches that may work? Even as a growing up tank for the short term... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennos Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'd look at 5 or so Cardinal tetras. and maybe a bristlenose. Beware, the BN will get large. My male is currently 10cm ish (maybe larger) which is way too big for that tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Galaxy/celestial danio, pygmy corydoras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Smaller fish help will to make the tank look bigger. Ember tetras are nice and I have seen Dwarf Lemon Barbs earlier this year which were very pretty. Those two dont get very big and you could have a nice group of them. I also believe that smaller fish have less of a bioload and that would make it easier to maintain the tank. Pygmy corydoras would make a good bottom feeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 You haven't posted in ages! Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 yeah go with some micro schooling fish, smaller the better. if you want a snail eater then a loach is a good idea, but i'm not sure what a good species would be for a tank that small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 What ever you do don't put guppies in there. My 126 had 4 and now has about 4 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 You haven't posted in ages! Welcome back! I have always been around reading, but havent had too much to say really Would be the smallest loach I can think of, but they arent exactly tiny and like most loaches they like to be in groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Would I be pushing it with red phantom tetras? Heard that they don't need many to form a 'school' - cant remember where from though :-? Ok, I was thinking maybe 3 or so chain loaches or about the same number in khulis (I've never noticed pygmy corys in chch, unless people know where to look?) Will look at ember tetras too, will they do better with more open spaces or heavily planted? What ever you do don't put guppies in there. My 126 had 4 and now has about 4 million. Actually, I had just been contemplating guppies, might avoid it now though What do people think of 3 chain or khuli loaches, 5 or so ember tetras and maybe an otto/ baby bristlenose, as well as the female fighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Actually, I had just been contemplating guppies, might avoid it now though hahaha! :lol: if you get only males you'll be sweet. They're the best looking anyway. I had agression issues when I just had males though but one or 2 really good looking ones should be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Try a male betta:) mine one is perfect heaven for my CT betta atm! Yes i agreed do not go for guppies! my goodness same thing happen to me, next day you woke up million of baby will spawns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennos Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Glowlights are on special at animates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thought I'd replied on this one but my post has vanished - apologies for any other threads with a completly random post from me :oops: Would have put my male betta in there but I'm wanting to keep the female happy and comfortable in the tank being the dominant fish, otherwise I fully agree about the tank being near perfect for male fighters As for Brennos, what do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird73 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 dont get a BN in there, we had a baby GBA that in about 6-8wks was too big for the AR380 and had to move out to bigger tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 What do people think of 3 chain or khuli loaches, 5 or so ember tetras and maybe an otto/ baby bristlenose, as well as the female fighter? khulis would be better than chains in a small tank but with only 3 you may never see them. maybe give the loaches a miss; the other fish will give you plenty of action in a tank that small. an otto is probably a good bet unless they need to be in a group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismart120 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Managed to get two chains quite cheap so they're in there for a bit, will add a third soonish but maybe just keep the three loaches and the female betta for a bit - my male bristle nose in the community tank is guarding a cave in the drift wood so if its eggs and any survive the 15 odd loaches in there (not to mention everything else), i'll do a swap and use this tank as a small grow out tank where in theory the mortality rate will be lower... unfortunately I don't have anything bigger to use/have no space for anything bigger either, anyone know what size they have to be to start selling them with out a move killing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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