mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I have a blue planet vista 160 litre tank. Currently it is planted and I hardly see my fish except for my harlequins cause they are a nice big school of 15 I would like to have more schools of 15 but are not sure how many more I can have. I currently have 5 rummynoses (don't wish to get a school of them so will let these die off) 15 Harlequins, 2 glasscatfish,2 chocolate zebra hypans and 5 little ottos. Could you guys please advice me which and how many schools I can add to my tank to make it more alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 ill take the rummy nose then 8) dont want them to just die off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 ill take the rummy nose then 8) dont want them to just die off lol I did not mean it in an ugly way, I just meant I won't replace the ones that died to keep a school of them. I will just let these die naturally like I did the danio's the one lived for three years on its own before dying. But you are welcome to them if you want them :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 yess pleaseeeee, i am trying to breed them so the more the better :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 yess pleaseeeee, i am trying to breed them so the more the better :happy1: Whenever you are in Beachlands just come by and fetch them, will pm you my details now :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 any advice about the amount of schools. It will now be minus the rummynoses as well :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 As in more than one species? A large shoal of a single species will usually look better. I'd get more harlequins; but few fish rival the beauty of a lot of tiger barbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 As in more than one species? A large shoal of a single species will usually look better. I'd get more harlequins; but few fish rival the beauty of a lot of tiger barbs. Yes I was thinking of three schools of 15 small type fishies like the harlequins, cause its beautiful too see them school together between the plants. Are tiger barbs aggresive? I am just not sure how many schools my tank can handle, I do not want to overstock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Just took a photo of my tank so you guys can see how planted it is, that probably plays a factor in the amount of schools as well Took this photo with all the lights off except the tank lights and no flash. But I seriously need a new camera so I can take better pics :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am heading out to Hollywoods tomorrow. Do you guys think another two schools will be ok in my tank. I consider a school to be 15 fish like my harlequins. Are tigerbarbs agressive or will they be friendly in my tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Tiger barbs can be hit and miss. They have been peaceful with me. I would just get more of the same fish, but if you mean can your tank handle it; then yes - your tank can handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 A lot of fish don't school properly unless they are in a really big group. I don't think 3 schools will all school in 3 different, specific groups. I too would suggest a single large group of harlequins. These fish are amazing to look at as they colour up a lot more in a much bigger group than if you just have 10 - 20 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 If I had to add only more Harlequins, how many more would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Another 10-15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 or if you're planning to add another 2 x 15 fish in schools why not add 30 more harlequins instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 From what I've read Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae school really well. I think you should get Five-banded or Rhombo Barbs. IMO they're much nicer looking that Tiger Barbs, plus they have a lovely iridescent green gloss on their scales and they shouldn't pick on other fish, whereas Tiger Barbs seem to have a reputaion for being a bit troublesome. The shop here has some Five-banded Barbs (10 I think) and they school really nicely :thup: If you don't want barbs just go for Cardinal Tetras because they are sooo awesome and they school reasonably well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 A large school of a single species will have the greatest visual impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Oooh tomorrow is gonna be interesting, I will take all you said in mind and let you know what happened tomorrow night :thup: I love the idea of a super big harlequin school, but then again I would like some variety in the tank, but I will make my decisions as I browse around in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 You could go with two schools, maybe some phantoms, and more harlequins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Well the above clip and several others made me make up my mind. I will go with 30 more Harlequins, Ooooh its gonna look amazing. I can't wait :love: I never thought just one type of fish could make such an impact, thought it would look a bit borring but it looks super !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just came back home now, I bought 15 more Harlequins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I keep trying to tell people one big group looks a lot better than several smaller groups Good to see someone listened to such an idea and went with it :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just gave them some food and noticed that one has absolutely no eyes and one has only one eye. Will they survive, I don't wanna kill them just cause they are blind :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 They should live, I doubt it's life threatening. So long as the fish isn't in any pain or suffering then they're fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 They should live, I doubt it's life threatening. So long as the fish isn't in any pain or suffering then they're fine The one with no eyes have figured out the size of the tank now, he will have to figure it out again when he goes into the main tank, only thing I am worried about is whether he will get enough food, I guess only time will tell. The one with only one eye is doing ok, being able to see out of his eye, he is a bit late with turning with the whole school, but he catches up with them again. My son (12) named the no eyes one Zombie, so he is going to stay until he is ready for the big fishbowl in the sky, I see no reason of gettting rid of the poor fish just because they got attacked and lost their eyes. I love them equally :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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