Addition To My Fish Tank

[mrbilbertson]

Hi all,

just a quick question to anyone that can help. ive got a 95L (24 gallon) fish tank with only 5 fish at the moment. i've got 3 rummy nose tetras, a dwarf gourami and a red honey gourami. i want to get either, firemouths, rainbow cichlids, or dollar fish. was wondering if all these fish are compatable with the fish i already own and should i get a few of them or just a single fish.
Thanks for your help guys and gals

Alfie

 

[Fintastic!]

Hi MrB, I'm not 100% but I don't think adding those guys is a good idea. However someone who knows what they're talking about should be along soon with advice. As far as I know you need to be careful about which fish you put them in with.

 

[Jman14698]

I agree with Fintastic! Those are fairly large fish for your tank and the cichlids would probably beat up your gourami and eat your rummy nose when they mature.

 

[mrbilbertson]

thanks for the replys guys
i sort of knew that they weren't compatable, but just wanted to make sure. ive been looking for more active fish that i could add, but dont know what to look for. any tips or advice would be very greatful!

 

[willowmidnight]

Perhaps think of adding to your rummynose tetras? I think they prefer to be in a bigger school. I can't help with the other fish sorry, I am a newbie too

 

[willowmidnight]

Perhaps think of adding to your rummynose tetras? I think they prefer to be in a bigger school. I can't help with the other fish sorry, I am a newbie too

 

[TekFish]

Perhaps think of adding to your rummynose tetras? I think they prefer to be in a bigger school. I can't help with the other fish sorry, I am a newbie too

+1 to this Rummynose tetras need a shoal of at LEAST 6 imo. If you can I would get 10, if not 8. All the other fish you've suggested might either outgrow your tank or be too aggressive. I would recommend a pair or trio of Apistogramma. Then maybe 6 Corydoras pygmaeus/Hastatus.

So:
1 Dwarf Gourami,
1 Honey Gourami,
8 Rummynose Tetra,
2/3 Apistogramma,
6 Corydoras Pygmaeus/Hastatus.

 

[mrbilbertson]

Thanks for all your replys. Going to the fish shop now to make a new investment!! lol I'm so excited.