Special Fish

[jourdy288]

Ok, so in my ten gallon I have a shoal of rasboras and a guppy pair, and I was thinking about two fish two top me off. What kind of fish do you think? I am interested in a breeding pair of fish that will really stand out, something with a bit of personalit- fishonality. Any ideas?

 

[lilfishie]

you really should have more than a pair of guppies, trios work better

 

[tenohfive]

Aye, seconded. And I could be wrong but most fish that will breed in pairs are a little big to go in a 10G, especially if its reasonable well stocked already.

 

[jourdy288]

I will add a third female, that's definitely on my list when I head for the LFS. I am thinking about little cories. Maybe nix the part about breeding, three guppies is enough. Maybe just a fish to be the star of the tank.

 

[Earthling84]

it is hard to think of fish that are compatible with guppies. You are looking for a "star" of the tank, which is a nice idea. Hmm, what is small enough to not eat guppies but still a very beautiful fish...

1. maybe some type of loach
2. platy
3. swordtail
4. hatchet
5. killfish

 

[jourdy288]

I think swords grow a little big...but I think killifish are a good choice.

 

[Earthling84]

your probably right, adults reach 4''. Others are probably better choices.

pencil fish might be good too

 

[Ficious]

i would say two corys

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as for your pair...honey gouramis. youd be well stocked then

 

[jourdy288]

Can't believe I forgot those, thanks!

 

[Earthling84]

as for your pair...honey gouramis. youd be well stocked then

Are honey gouramis small? I don't know about 'honey' gouamis, I just know most gouramis get over a couple inches and may injure or eat guppies.

 

[jourdy288]

Oh yeah, honey gouramis stay very small, less than two inches.