A Little Confused?

[The chilly dipper]

whats your secret

 

[Smells a bit fishy]

Haha. Indeed. If only it were that easy for everyone!

Alot more people would have fish and they would be much healthier

 

[MarlinMan]

Lol...It all seems abit too easy...

Still might bite me in the behind!

If all stays fine over the next 5 or 6 days then I'll add a few more fish...fighter is on the list as is another shoal species...maybe phantom tetras...seem some purple tetras today too hat I liked the look of...

I'm also looking for a bottom feeder still...Mentioned the flying foxes but still not sure they're suitable...Seem some khuli loaches today and liked the look of them too...would they ok in my tank with a few tetras and a fighter?

 

[Randi]

Purple tetras are hard to come by, I would snatch them up. However, they are likely wild caught so you would want to quarantine them first. I've never kept a flying fox but I've heard that they can be aggressive.

 

[MarlinMan]

Purple tetras are hard to come by, I would snatch them up. However, they are likely wild caught so you would want to quarantine them first. I've never kept a flying fox but I've heard that they can be aggressive.

Thats interesting...I don't have anywhere to quarantine them however...

Tested again tonight and still no change...

 

[AmazonFTW]

A Flying Fox is too big for a 60L and if you want something that eats algae (or something that you can see) Kuhli Loaches aren't an option. I would suggest a group of 5 Otocinclus or if you can find them (and your wallet allows it) 5 Zebra Otocinclus. Remeber to supplement their algae diet with a slice of cucumber/zuccini every so often.

AmazonFTW

 

[MarlinMan]

A Flying Fox is too big for a 60L and if you want something that eats algae (or something that you can see) Kuhli Loaches aren't an option. I would suggest a group of 5 Otocinclus or if you can find them (and your wallet allows it) 5 Zebra Otocinclus. Remeber to supplement their algae diet with a slice of cucumber/zuccini every so often.

AmazonFTW

Thanks AmazonFTW...I'll have a look at those!

 

[MarlinMan]

Just tested and I can't quite tell if there's a slight tinge to ammonia test! May do a 20% water change just to be on the safe side!

 

[eaglesaquarium]

No harm in being conservative. The water change won't hurt anything, and it will definitely lower the ammonia, even if it is low, it could stand to be lower.

 

[MarlinMan]

Did a 30% water change last night...Tests all zero tonight!

Going to add 4 phantom tetras or cherry barbs one day next week if all still looks ok!

Can I ask your advice on my final stocking plan? Its a 60 litre tank...

Currently have: 8 Neon Tetras

Looking to add 6-8 Black Phantom Tetras or Cherry Barbs, 1 Male Betta and a small group of Otocinclus (although require some guidance on how many).

Does this sound okay?

 

[MarlinMan]

Still testing zero! Maybe I have cycled?

Looking to add either 4 Red or black phantoms or Rosy Tetras tomorrow!

 

[MarlinMan]

Well the Rosy Tetras have been in for 24 hours now...all seem very happy...very active fish and the Males display is non-stop!

All parameters are still fine!...Must be cycled...Happy Days!

 

[colleen0309]

Congrats and have fun stocking! That's my favorite part.