Artem Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hi all, I just re-did my tank in an Iwagumi-type of setup. I have three rocks that aren't exactly in the 'correct' formation so not really an Iwagumi, just a tank with three rocks and Dwarf Hair Grass. I was going to stock it with a group of 20-35 Ember Tetras but then I thought that would be a bit boring. So, I like Dwarf Gouramis and Bolivian Rams. I have some combinations below: 3 B. Rams + 24 Ember Tetras 2 B.Rams + 27 Ember Tetras 1 B.Ram + 32 Ember Tetras 3 D. Gourami + 26 Ember Tetras 5 D. Gourami + 20 Ember Tetras Which one would you guys suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 how big is the tank? I'm wondering if you get a pair of rams and they breed, will you be upset when the tetra go after the fry? The cardinals I had went nuts for freshly born guppy fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 2 B.Rams + 27 Ember Tetras would be the best (in my opinion) I like rams, having three would mean if two pair up they would gang up on the third one and possibly kill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Sorry, I forgot about the dimensions. Its a 2ft long by 1ft wide and 1ft high, around 80-75L I think. Not to sound sadistic, but I dont mind if the tetras eat the fry. Thanks for the thing about 3 rams, I didn't realise two could pair off and kill the other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Personally I would go with some gourami in there. Asian set up - asian fish. Not only that, but rams will be more shy and prefer to have cover. Gourami swim near the top, and as u have iwugami style, most of the attention is on the ground so it balances better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Dennis has spoken! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 That I have. Also... this thread totally disappeared after I posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 it was eaten by an owl and then regurgitated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 it was eaten by an owl and then regurgitated I hate it when they do that :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 The cardinals I had went nuts for freshly born guppy fry. So that's the solution! Right, once this batch grows out they're all going in the community tank with the cardinals. The panda's can then have the little tank for getting their sex on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Sorry, I forgot about the dimensions. Its a 2ft long by 1ft wide and 1ft high, around 80-75L I think If you are working in feet and inches then 12.5 imperial gallons (56.8 litres) Work on 45 litres after gravel and stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I agree with Dennis Is well you should go for that one I was told you would need at lest 30 embers cause they so small so that will look great with the gourami . PS a you getting the honey dwarf gouramis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Asian fish... Mossie rasboras are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_fish Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I'm thinking maybe too many fish for a two ft tank? Bolivians are 6-7 cm long sometimes & I've had a male who was near 10 cm from memory and they like a bit of space. Maybe do the embers, but not Bolivians. Have never kept d. gouramis, so can't speak about them, but if I were you I'd go the 3 D. Gourami + 26 Ember Tetras option. Although, that even sounds like a lot of fish for a two ft imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hmm, so dwarf gouramis seem to be the popular choice. Then 3 gouramis and x amount of tetras it is Yes, I think they are called sunset/honey/dwarf gourami, I like the pretty orange colours I have seen the mosquito rasbora but they grow to 3.5cm whereas the ember tetra only grows to 2-2.5cm. They say its the little things that count Thanks for all the help guys. Now I have to wait for it to finish cycling :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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