mitch Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 What would anyone suggest as a good combination of fresh water tropical in a 130ltr AR620T Aqua One tank for me to start with as im a beginer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi there. Really friendly types that won't grow too big are: Neon/cardinal tetra Glowlight tetra Cherry barbs Golden barb Emerald eye rasbora Bristle nose catfish Zebra danio Black widow tetra All but the catfish are shoaling fish, and it's better when you get at least six of each, as it keeps the fish happier. There are plenty of other fish you can get too, but most will probably grow too big for your tank if you get too many. Research the fish you like for the sizes they will grow to and the water conditions they like. Also under the beginners heading, is where you can find out how many fish you can have per square inch of surface area. good luck with your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monaro1 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Neons, good varity and cheep will except most types of fish, they mix well with others(not cichilds) its up to you in the end, get what you like the look of. find out about the fish you like first,some don't get on that well together and some will out grow that tank of yours very fast. search the internet and if you are not sure this is a good place to start asking questions good luck on your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 There's a huge variety of tropicals you can choose from, I have in a 330 ltr Tank just to give you some idea, 2 Angels Golden gourami's 3 Spot Gourami's Black Widows Rosy Barbs Golden Barbs WCMM Black Neons Clown loaches Red Tailed Botia's Panda Cats Peppered Cats Bristlenose Catfish Zebra Danios Can't think of anything else,No doubt I've missed somebody out, all of these Fishy's live very happily together, so I't really about what you like the look of and how big they will grow to be. Happy fishing Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 To put something different in there with all the tetras etc you could put some form of dwart cichlid in there, ie a blue ram or apisto or a krib or something.. In a 100litre tank provided you only have one pair you could even put a pair in there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 so far i have come up with, black tetras,glowlight tetras, female bettas, guppies and platies and im not sure cardinal tetras all in the same tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Good choices! May I recommend neon tetras rather than cardinals? Cardinal tetras are about 8x more expensive and a bit harder to care for. More of a "beginner" fish, if you will The only difference between them at your level of experience is that neons only have half a blue line while cardinals have a full red and blue line.... later on you'll learn about breeding and genetics and all that jazz... Also, get one male betta for the females, no point having them feel lonely :lol: hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 yer more than one female betta as long as there are no fin nipping fish but you can only have one male...so they tell me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 yer more than one female betta as long as there are no fin nipping fish but you can only have one male...so they tell me Yup definately only one male in a tank. They aren't called fighting fish for nothing. Which is a shame, because they are beautiful fish. Also with your guppies, be carefull as they are prolific breeders, and you may suddenly find your tank filling up with guppy fry (babies). The males have the stunning tales, so you could maybe just have males? If you do go for pairs, just keep an eye on their breeding as you could fast find your tank running out of room. Also another friendly pretty fish, is the platy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 He already mentioned platies 8) Umm... note to a beginner about livebearers (guppies, mollies and platies) you should keep a ratio of 2 female to 1 male as males are pretty one-track-minded and will exhaust a female by chasing her to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 As far as the guppies go i might stay with males only. Now is there a web site for fish that you can get in New Zealand...no point working out what im going to put in the tank only to find you can not get this kind or that kind in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 if you do have male and female guppies, and they breed, i believe the betta may consider the fry as live food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 With a tank of male-only guppies you will find that the tails will be nipped and they'll just chase each other around all day anyways. I think it's a bit mean, personally. Guppies breeding is NOTHING to be afraid of, you just save the babies if you want and when they grow up you can sell them on TradeMe or to friends, otherwise leave them as free food for the other fish in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 amother thought is that the male betta will also consider the male guppies as a threat to him and will nip them - as if they where another male betta. I would suggest that you either go with the bettas OR the guppies not both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Also think about a bottom level fish like bristlenose catfish or cories. Sticking with the tried and true community fish to start with is a good idea. Have fun with your new tank and don't forget to be patient and add fish slowly! MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnbo Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Yes I agree with MCT :bounce: , bottom dwellers and feeders like corys and sucker mouth catfish look after any uneaten food that gets to the gravel and gives the tank a good balance. The suckermouth catfish help eat algae also. Corys need to be kept in a group and are cute and lively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 But if i was to just have one Female or one male betta in the tank then that sould be alright with the list i have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 The pet shop said that i could get away with 2 Females and 1 mail Betta with my above list with 2 or 3 Bronze cats as well. (i think that Bristlenose catfish would be better), But what i need is some larger fish that would set the tank off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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