pufferfishnz Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ive finally got around to unpacking and setting up my tank again after moving nearly a year ago!! I cant decide what to get fish wise this time. My tank is approx 40 litres, internal filter and has lights. It is square in shape. I have a young daughter and was wanting to get her into fish one day (too young for it now) but I'd LOVE to get some fish that are interesting to watch: so.... colourful, maybe a bit showy (if you know what I mean), fast moving (but not too fast so her eyes can keep up with them) maybe a schooling fish? I used to keep tetras and thought they might be good as they are pretty easy to keep. Any suggestions people? Also what could I plant the tank up with? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 How about a nice fighter (Betta Splendens)? You could find some appropriate wood and get Java Moss (or Xmas Moss) to attach to in and scape it. Then have some gravel, and a background and foreground plant. Would be low tech so low lighting, nutrients and CO2. If you feel like a school of something I quite fancy emerald Rasboras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Why not visit the pet shops and see if there is some suitable fish that catches your daughter's eye and go from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 neon rainbows , or thread fin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Caryl thats a great idea!! the only thing is EVERYTHING animal catches her eyes. Shes only 10 months old, but loves anything animaly to bits. Ive never seen any one get so excited over cats/dogs/fish/chickens/horses....etc.... you name it she squeals with delight and shakes all over! Its a crack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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