Hello out there

[jimmy teabags]

Hello out there in fish land

ive had goldfish for a while now and i most say there were a bit boring so i thought i would get a heater and get some tropical fish!

i was wondering if u guys/girls know any good types to get for someone who is just starting out

i like the shark ones i saw in my local pet store

any other that ppl know?

thanks

 

[WILDER]

Can you please tell us the size of the tank.

 

[jimmy teabags]

yeah sure its around 5ft long unsure about height thou but its deep

 

[WILDER]

Measure with a tape measure in lengh,height and width, sounds like a big tank, could get some nice fish for it, if we no the exact size.

 

[jimmy teabags]

ok, wont be able to do untill 2morrow as im at my mams useing the internet as i dont have it were i live!

could u give me any ldeas on wot fish i could have? also is it true u can only put centain fish in as there will eat each other?

 

[WILDER]

Yes, you need to know the fish you choose are compatable, i like congo tetras eight of them would be nice, and some cory for the bottom to keep it clean.

 

[jimmy teabags]

do u have a pic of them? do u also need fresh plants too? only have plastic ones in

 

[WILDER]

http/species.fishindex.com/photo_12phena...ongo_tetra.html

 

[Angry_Platy]

PLATIES

 

[nc_nutcase]

With a tank that size you have a huge range of options. If you ask a vast group of individuals "what should I get?" you will get the response of what we would get if we had your tank.

Since it's your tank, ask yourself some questions to get in the right direction to make you happy...

1. Would you rather have tons of little fish, or a few bigger fish?
2. Which is more important, having fish with personality or your tank looking like a piece of art in motion?
3. How much time/energy do you want to offer the tank after it's established and stocked?
4. Is there one kind of fish that you've seen/heard of that entices you more than any others?

I would suggest doing some research on the basic different kinds of fish (cichlids, dwarf cichlids, african cichlids, gouramis, live breeders, oddballs... just to name a few). Once you find a general idea of what you are interested in then research to find out what ranges are out there and see what grabs you. Chances are while doing research there will be one (or several) kinds of fish that you decide you simply must have. Learn a lil about them and make sure you still want them, then see what other fish will happily coexist with them. When you get to this more narrow end of your quest you will have much more specific questions looking for facts about fish as opposed to individuals opinions. This is the time when a forum like this is a huge asset. But asking us such a general question is opening yourself up for many different responses pulling you in many different directions.

Remember... until you stock the aquarium... it's your tank to build design and plan out to make you happy... but once you stock it... it's theirs to change, screw up and rearrange to make them happy, lol.

 

[jimmy teabags]

there nice

 

[WILDER]

panda cory but a very hard to keep need excellent water conditions.
http/species.fishindex.com/photo_185cory...panda_cory.html

 

[webcat5]

panda cory but a very hard to keep need excellent water conditions.

This person is new to fish keeping and should start out with fish that are easy to care for so they can slowly get sucked into the fish keeping addiction.

 

[jimmy teabags]

thanks for the quick answers ppl

has anyone got a picture of there tank/setup on a website or something that i could look at

 

[nc_nutcase]

At the bottom of my signature below my posts thee is a link to pictures of my tanks. All my fish are cichlids.