Fish Compatibility

[ranjohns]

We are nearing the end of a fishless cycle and have questions regarding compatibility of fish. We are interested in neon tetras, platys and perhaps 2 or 3 Crossocheilus siamensis and/or some amano shrimp. A lfs told me that tetras and platys are not compatible because platys require some salt be added to the tank. We will start with perhaps 6 to 8 fish. Any suggestions or comments?

Our tank:
29 US gal freshwater; 30 in wide
Marineland Penguin Powefilter 350B - 350 gal/hour
1 55W HO T5 lamp
fully planted in Seachem fluorite
no co2
40th day in fishless cylce: with Ammonia at 5ppm, nitrites to 0 in 15 hours; ammonia to 0 in 12 hrs

Thanks,
ranjohns

 

[Truck]

platties dont need salt and how are you going to control algae with no CO2?

 

[ranjohns]

platties dont need salt and how are you going to control algae with no CO2?

With lights less than 2W/gal. and with floating plants and medium growing plants. See http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=106371 and
http/www.aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/

So far so good. Algae not yet a problem, at day 40.

ranjohns

 

[Truck]

WPG abides by T8s not high output T5's!!!

if your lighting were T8 you would be at 1.9WPG

you are approx 2.4WPG and thats not taking into account theyre HO's

 

[ranjohns]

My wpg is 1.9; but with the hood I have, the wpg is about 15% less. If algae become a problem then my 1st plan is to use liquid co2. See George Farmer's article, "who needs co2?" at http/www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/....php?blogid=234

Thanks for your input.

ranjohns

 

[Dave Spencer]

George`s tank was initially established using pressurised CO2 at sky high levels, along with several other measures to prevent algae. He only reverted to liquid carbon once the biomass was established.

Good luck with your chosen method , but algae could become a problem that only pressurised CO2, or less light will resolve.

Dave.

 

[s007]

I had exackly same problem and truckasauras123 is right, as once i dosed CO2 it seems to come down now.

 

[tammyroberts85]

We are nearing the end of a fishless cycle and have questions regarding compatibility of fish. We are interested in neon tetras, platys and perhaps 2 or 3 Crossocheilus siamensis and/or some amano shrimp. A lfs told me that tetras and platys are not compatible because platys require some salt be added to the tank. We will start with perhaps 6 to 8 fish. Any suggestions or comments?

Our tank:
29 US gal freshwater; 30 in wide
Marineland Penguin Powefilter 350B - 350 gal/hour
1 55W HO T5 lamp
fully planted in Seachem fluorite
no co2
40th day in fishless cylce: with Ammonia at 5ppm, nitrites to 0 in 15 hours; ammonia to 0 in 12 hrs

Thanks,
ranjohns

as long as it says community fish your alright and platies dont need salt

 

[rdd1952]

The compatibility of the fish are fine and as mentioned, the platys don't need salt. As far as stocking, you said only 6 to 8 fish to start. After a fishless cycle, if you can find your full stock, you can easily put them in all at once. Otherwise, with just a partial stocking, the extra bacteria will die off meaning you will have to add additional stock slowly to prevent any spikes and mini-cycles.

 

[ranjohns]

The compatibility of the fish are fine and as mentioned, the platys don't need salt. As far as stocking, you said only 6 to 8 fish to start. After a fishless cycle, if you can find your full stock, you can easily put them in all at once. Otherwise, with just a partial stocking, the extra bacteria will die off meaning you will have to add additional stock slowly to prevent any spikes and mini-cycles.

Thank you! We'll fully stock at our first opportunity.

ranjohns