Done A Bit Of Research

[rdd1952]

Personally, I don't like the combination with mollies in it. They do prefer some salt which the other fish don't need. The shark could also be a problem with aggression.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

i wouldn't include the RTS, they can be mean as anything

tetras you don't need to worry about m/f ratio. you can have most kinds, there are some larger varieties that woul dbe a bit big for your tank, but generally most of them would be suitable.

up the number of cories to 6, they're happier ina big group

agree with rdd on the mollies, although it's not nescessarily salt they need but the qualitites that salt brings such as harder water, swap them for platys

 

[backtotropical]

I think the mollies will be fine. It's true, they will thrive in brackish water, but in my experience, they can be perfectly happy in fresh water too. I have kept mollies in fresh water for many years with no problems. If you do get mollies, make sure you get either all the same sex, or at least 2 females to every male, preferably 3.

I agree about the shark though. RTS can be very aggressive. I wouldn't recommend it.

I would suggest that you try to get around 6 corys as they are really shoaling fish and may become shy and withdrawn if kept in groups which are too small. Also, the corys will love sand, much more so than gravel actually as they like to dig.

I can't think of any tetras which wouldn't be suitable, but maybe best to stick with the smaller ones if you are struggling for space.

HTH

BTT

 

[Miss Wiggle]

I can't think of any tetras which wouldn't be suitable, but maybe best to stick with the smaller ones if you are struggling for space.

as an example, congo's

 

[andywg]

Its not hard just listen to advice and act on it, the betta is a bad idea, full stop.

Really? I always had a betta in my community tanks and they always did fine, despite sharing with danios, barbs, guppies et al.

there is almost certainly a risk in putting a betta in the tank, but it is by no means guaranteed to fail.

 

[backtotropical]

I can't think of any tetras which wouldn't be suitable, but maybe best to stick with the smaller ones if you are struggling for space.

as an example, congo's

Thats what i was trying to say in the latter part of the sentence, I didn't word it very well, sorry.

 

[TribeOfShroom]

Bolivian rams are much hardier than german rams. You could fit a pair in 100 litre. Google them and see what you hink, they're beautiful!

I've got 4 B Rams in my 125L and they love it. loads and loads of cover though.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

I can't think of any tetras which wouldn't be suitable, but maybe best to stick with the smaller ones if you are struggling for space.

as an example, congo's

Thats what i was trying to say in the latter part of the sentence, I didn't word it very well, sorry.

ha ha no probs

re the betta, it very much depends on the individual fish. I've had betta's that were very chilled and wouldn't even flare at a mirror, they had their own tanks but probably would have been OK in a community tank. however I think that is more the exception than the rule. Unless you have a spare tank or are prepared to get one at short notice if it goes wrong, then don't get a betta as you are running a big risk.

 

[TribeOfShroom]

Its not hard just listen to advice and act on it, the betta is a bad idea, full stop.

Really? I always had a betta in my community tanks and they always did fine, despite sharing with danios, barbs, guppies et al.

there is almost certainly a risk in putting a betta in the tank, but it is by no means guaranteed to fail.

Hear hear! My male betta loves his 125L home and doesn't mind his tank mates either

 

[Hollymolly4]

I had a female betta in with my platties and oto cats and she did great.

I have males and females in my tank and I hardly ever see fry because they get eaten! I figure it's good for the fish that like to hunt and have live food. My ratio is more like 1m/6f and 1m/4f But that's just how I like it.

 

[SJ2K]

Yes yes theres always going to be a few success stories, doesnt mean its advisable, just giving the best chances of success here

If you choose tetra, dw about them being all male/female, there pritty trick to breed so thats rarely an issue

 

[charlton]

right continuing on from my post earlier about stocking my tank i've come up with a new list, totally different to what i had in mind this morning , but i think i might have it right this time taking into account the feedback i received !! how does this seem to you now ?

5 or 6 x corydoras julii
3 x male guppies
6 x tetra
1 x flame dwarf gourami

96l tank with sand, a few real plants (soon to be more), 3 smallish bogwood and an air stone !

cheers

charlton