Reuben79 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm starting a fresh Silver/Blue-themed tank and am looking for a specific few fish. If anyone in Auckland might be a source of these, karma will forever be on your side. I know these are available at most retail places, but we're all looking for a bargain, right? Cochu blue tetra - about 10 Pictus catfish - One Silver dollars - 2 or 3 Silver shark - One Siamese fighter (blue only, crown-tailed) - One Ghost catfish - 2 to 5 Of course, if anyone has any suggestions as to other smaller-growing fish that might suit, give me a whistle. .) Reuben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 how big is this tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ghots catfish need to be kept in groups of AT LEAST 5 or more or you will run into problems getting them to feed properly and they will be Very skittish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 also what area are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Sanson Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Silver Sharks need a large tank and do best kept in groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 and the dollars will probably shred the siamese pictus will probably munch back the cochu'sm and glass cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 +1 sharks need a big tank ive got two in a 12ft tank and they just under 6 to 7 nich mark. i belive they get bigger than that two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 yours will be about 1/2 grown, expect them to get to 12inches (30cm) they tend to be slow growers and once slightly older they get quite territorial, sorry but youll have to rehome one of them eventually anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 what about some tin foiled barbs ,,if the tanks over four foot you should be all rigth with four..but as they get biggger they will eat each other :digH: :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 really want a minimum 6ft tank for a group of 4, they get to 35cm and are greedy as. tend to be peaceful but as per normal will eat anything bitesized. also tend to do best in a high current flow tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Forget the fighter too, he'll be hard pressed for food and safety with that stocking list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 yours will be about 1/2 grown, expect them to get to 12inches (30cm) they tend to be slow growers and once slightly older they get quite territorial, sorry but youll have to rehome one of them eventually anthony hehe funny.. :slfg: pitted they male and female so i shouldnt have any worrys. :happy1: .and you not getting them :yaw1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 the tank sounds pretty intense, sounds like the second all the fish go in 95% of them are goinng get eaten by each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Colombian tetras would work well as a replacement for the silver dollars. And you could get a moonlight gourami instead of the silver shark. Another fish that is blue is the electric blue german rams, which could replace the fighter. So a possible stock list is: Cochu Blue Tetra - 20+ Colombian tetras - 9 Moonlight Gourami - 4 Electric Blue Ram - 2/4 Bristlenose - 1 to keep the tank clean The tank will have to be 3ft, preferably 4ft and have a canister filter. You're unlikely to find any of these fish being bred, apart from maybe the rams, so either keep an eye on Trademe or buy them slowly from a fish shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 cochus and columbians are regulars on the lists. moonlights are around regularly (I know of at least 2 breeding pairs) and bristlenose....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben79 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks all for the abundance of practical wisdom. .D Reuben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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