Suggestions For Fish To Add

[fishtodd]

Hi,

I have a 174 litre corner aquarium heavily planted with some rocks and wood. I currently have 3 x gold barbs, 2 x pearl danios, 2 x leopard danios, 2 x dwarf danios, 1 x red and black molly and 6 x neon tetras.

Can anyone recommend a fish/fishes that will go well with this community set up? I'm looking for either a number of small fish (say 6) or 1 or 2 slightly larger fish which will fit in well with my current fish and also fit nicely into my tank (i.e. not get too big in a years time!).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[atmmachine816]

I would up the barbs to 6, If the danios play together then that's good, danios like 6. Add another molly or two. And a bristle nose pleco.
gold barbs 2"x6=12
danios 2"x6=12
mollies 2"x3=6
neons1"x6=6
bristle nose pleco4-6"x1=6
total=42"

Should work out good, but if you get more mollies and they are male and female then you will have babies.

 

[ryguy]

you could always add a chocolate gourami. not many people have thosse but they are very nice. but i agree with atmmachine. you should up the fish you already have a little.

 

[fishtodd]

Thank you!

I really like my barbs, not fish i would have choosen myself but i inherited them from a friend and they are lovely fish to have, and great fun to watch!

Not sure i could deal with babies so i think i may have to add to two more male mollys!

 

[lilfishie]

if your going al lmale on livebearers then it is highly recommended you have at least 5 males, this helps spread out the aggression rather than 2 ganging up on the other one

 

[fishtodd]

Ok thanks! Good advice! Is this why my 3 barbs seem to seperate into a 2 and 1 situation mostof the time in my tank?

 

[lilfishie]

probably they do better in larger groups too

 

[The_Dude]

Ok, if you don't want to deal with the babies, just don't take them out. ALL of your fish will take care of them in due time. Trust me.

 

[lilfishie]

very true but one or two may escape the mouths