Different Fish In The Same Tank

[simon10]

Hi i have a tank dimensions are - 55CM X 44Cm X 28CM on the Aquarium Calculator it adds up to 68 Litres. i was just wondering which fish i could have in the tank. i want some Tiger Barbs and some Neon Tetra's is the possible? Also whhich other fish would i be able to put in the tank? Thanks

 

[oscars r ace]

hi

I think tigerbarbs will be too big for that tank. you could have a school of neons in there, also mollys, guppys, plattys, swordtails, etc loads of options, id put dwarf puffers in there they are real characters.

 

[simon10]

so how many do you reckon i could get in there?

 

[Truck]

so how many do you reckon i could get in there?

dwarf puffers? you could have 4 but do NOT mix them with other fish!

 

[stang1]

I'd avoid Mollies and Swordtails as the tank isn't really big enough. Both fish can be aggressive and it may limit what fish you stock.
You could try Pentazona Barbs which are very similar to Tiger Barbs, don't grow quite as big and are very peaceful.

 

[simon10]

ok what fish would e able to mix with the neon tetra?

 

[simon10]

I'd avoid Mollies and Swordtails as the tank isn't really big enough. Both fish can be aggressive and it may limit what fish you stock.
You could try pentazona barb which are very similar to Tiger Barbs, don't grow quite as big and are very peaceful.

could i put pentazona barb with neon tetra?

 

[stang1]

As I said, Pentazona Barbs will be absolutely fine as they are so peaceful.
Glowlight Tetras would also be fine and they are fairly colourful.
It's more a question though of what other fish you like and what is available to you?

 

[simon10]

As I said, Pentazona Barbs will be absolutely fine as they are so peaceful.
Glowlight Tetras would also be fine and they are fairly colourful.
It's more a question though of what other fish you like and what is available to you?

well i like the look of angel fishad clown fish

also silver back sharks

 

[stang1]

All of those fish are unsuitable for your tank, I'm afraid.
You ideally need to stick to fish that don't grow too big such as Tetras, Honey Gouramies, Rasbora etc.

 

[simon10]

All of those fish are unsuitable for your tank, I'm afraid.
You ideally need to stick to fish that don't grow too big such as Tetras, Honey Gouramies, Rasbora etc.

so neon tetras, pentazona barbs and glowlight tetras would work out in there? how many of each? 5 neon, 5 glowlight and a few pentazona barbs?

 

[stang1]

Is the tank cycled? If not, then it is worth reading the pinned thread on fishless cycling.
If it is, then I would add 5 Glowlight Tetras to start of with.
Keep an eye on your water quality and if all is well, you should be able to add 5 Pentazona Barbs after a couple of weeks.
Neon Tetras are best suited to a tank that has been running for at least 4-6 months provided the water quality has remained stable. They are very sensitive fish and will do better in a tank that has matured.

 

[Truck]

clown fish are salt water species. not freshwater

 

[simon10]

Is the tank cycled? If not, then it is worth reading the pinned thread on fishless cycling.
If it is, then I would add 5 Glowlight Tetras to start of with.
Keep an eye on your water quality and if all is well, you should be able to add 5 Pentazona Barbs after a couple of weeks.
Neon Tetras are best suited to a tank that has been running for at least 4-6 months provided the water quality has remained stable. They are very sensitive fish and will do better in a tank that has matured.

will cycing it soon so wont be getting the fish until my tank is properly cycled

 

[kbod]

hi simon my tanks roughly that size i have neon teras,glowlight tetras which are lovally fish and theyre red line goes bright when mating or after water change really peaceful fish ,i also have peppered corydoras which are a joy to watch really comical,as are my otos great for clearing up any algae, and a few guppies make great colour ,all mine get on great even had shrimp which are really funny to watch ..

my hubby has virtually same size tank but black neons very nice also .

hope you manage to find the right tank mates ,show us some pics when its settled . kaz x