dsch132
Fish Fanatic
I already have two established tanks and I am currently working on another betta/snail setup. However, I would eventually love an additional small-medium sized planted community to keep rummy nose tetras (I'm becoming a crazy fish lady). They are one of my favorite species but would instantly disappear if introduced to my large community (courtesy of the pictus cat shoal). It's a shame because I could keep a massive group in that tank.
This is my potential plan...
11 rummy nose tetras, 6 of some corydoras species (depending on what my LFS has at the time), 1 or 2 medium sized snails, and 2 dwarf gourami (m/f pair).
What tank dimensions do you think would be ideal for this stocking? I'm also not completely certain about the dwarf gourami pair. I've never worked with this species before and, though I was told they like living in pairs or small groups, I've also heard of aggression issues. Having raised angelfish and betta (not together), I know how severe this can be. If conflict occurred, I would be forced to re home or return one fish (which I really don't enjoy). They couldn't enter my large community as the inhabitants are either too active or too territorial for dwarf gourami to coexist with. Would it be safest to get just one or should they not be kept alone?
I would like to have some form of centerpiece species suited for a small-medium sized community aquarium. Does anyone have ideas besides dwarf gourami?
Thank you!
This is my potential plan...
11 rummy nose tetras, 6 of some corydoras species (depending on what my LFS has at the time), 1 or 2 medium sized snails, and 2 dwarf gourami (m/f pair).
What tank dimensions do you think would be ideal for this stocking? I'm also not completely certain about the dwarf gourami pair. I've never worked with this species before and, though I was told they like living in pairs or small groups, I've also heard of aggression issues. Having raised angelfish and betta (not together), I know how severe this can be. If conflict occurred, I would be forced to re home or return one fish (which I really don't enjoy). They couldn't enter my large community as the inhabitants are either too active or too territorial for dwarf gourami to coexist with. Would it be safest to get just one or should they not be kept alone?
I would like to have some form of centerpiece species suited for a small-medium sized community aquarium. Does anyone have ideas besides dwarf gourami?
Thank you!
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