New Fishkeeper After A Bit Of Advice

[patwill4710]

Hi,

Ive kept fish before, but only Goldfish.

Im starting again with a Tropical Tank set up. Ive got a 55 gallon tank, and am just wondering people's advice as to the best startup fish.

Ive heard Neon Tetras are good fish to start with. Also ive heard that Danios are a hardy fish.

Any thoughts and help would be appreciated.

Thanks


Patwill4710

 

[Moby-Krib]

Hi pat,
So first off , I must ask is your tank ready for fish or should we be pointing you towards cycling the filter first?

Allot of great fish to start off with if you are prepared to home them.

Take a look at the beginners-resource-center, specifically the Fish-less section.
If your not cycled you are best to start there.
If you are already then I'm sure we will find a species that suits you. A 55 opens a ton of possibilities even for a beginner.

 

[Noahs ark6]

Neon tetras aren't very hardy, and prefer a mature tank. Danios are hardy. Have you read up on how to do a fishless cycle?

 

[Gvilleguy]

And there is a "do and do not" list in my signature which many members have found helpful to go by for fishless cycling...