Tank Mates For Gymnos

[Sammy1911]

Hi
Ive got 5 juvie gymnogeophagus Australis which i am aiming to base my community tank around. Current stocking as follows
8x pearl danios
4x glowlight tetra (to be rehomed)
1x sae (to be rehomed)

I will be collecting a trio of albino bn plecos shortly but was wondering what other shoaling fish i could have which would be suitable for the cooling period needed by the gymnos (18-24 degrees C). Preference in colour would be blue - any suggestions?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Although I fear it might get eaten, the common neon can take temps down to 70 deg F. Something a little larger would be Colombian tetras, but they are happiest at temps no lower than 73-74 deg F.

 

[Blitz]

What's your tank size? (Gallons/Litres)

 

[Wills]

http/fish.mongabay.com/data/Uruguay.htm pretty comprehensive list

Loads of options on there - would need to research some stuff though as things like glass knives not sure how that would fare with the cooling.... but if they are from that area - presumably they should be okay?

Can we get some pics btw

Wills

 

[Davo86]

Buenos Airies Tetra would be my choice, which should be fine down to 18", Green Swordtails also might work if your looking for something slightly bigger

 

[Sammy1911]

Great thanks for all the suggestions!

Daveo86 - I have considered the BA tetras but would like a bit more colour iykwim although they would probably be the more sensible option, the lowest I would allow my tank would be 18 so these would be ideal really.

Therev - Columbian tetra - hadn't considered these, I like!! Neon tetras are a no go unfortunately, too small for sure.

Blitz - my tank is from bed surface to the top of the water works out approx 55G....

Hi Wills on the mongabay website I love the Austrolebias bellottii (Argentine Pearlfish) but wouldn't have a clue where to find these, might ask my lfs and enquire. here's some pics I took yesterday I've only had them a week but already the colours are coming out...

<a href="http/s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/?action=view&amp;current=Gymnos.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http/i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/Gymnos.jpg" border="0" alt="Gymnos"></a>
Gymnogeophagus Australis
<a href="http/s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/?action=view&amp;current=Gymno.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http/i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/Gymno.jpg" border="0" alt="Gymno"></a>
<a href="http/s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/?action=view&amp;current=20120924_193230.png" target="_blank"><img src="http/i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/sammy1911evan/Fish%20Tank/20120924_193230.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
My tank
P.S. I'm hoping the pics

Try again...

 

[thereverendturtle]

The pearl fish are a killie, if I'm not mistaken. So check with local killie clubs, or national as the eggs ship well.