What Do You Think?

[cleckey812]

Hi i'm not strictly new to fish keeping but i've had a 125L tank for a few years with 5 black tetras and 2 male swordtails and I think it's about time i added some more fish! What do you think would go well in the tank with a sand substrate, i was also thinking of getting some shrimp. Thanks

 

[TallTree01]

I think you need more black tetras, get maybe 4 more so they become more relaxed in their environment.
After that, get some cories. They will really appreciate the sand you put down which they'll sift through their gills.

 

[cleckey812]

I think you need more black tetras, get maybe 4 more so they become more relaxed in their environment.
After that, get some cories. They will really appreciate the sand you put down which they'll sift through their gills.

 
I will definitely get a few more black tetras as they're interesting to watch and I will take a look at the cories in my LFS
 
Keep the suggestions coming

 

[The chilly dipper]

Sand for the win over here

 

[cleckey812]

Just to let you all know that i decided to have a tank re-scape first instead, changed from sand to gravel (no corys now tho!) which for me has been really pleasing as the sand wasn't my favourite, i also added a lot more live plants and a few plastic/silk ones, i put in a bit of wood (can't remember now what it's called), it's not very big but I think it looks well.
 
Next will be the fish!

 

[HHH]

depending on where and how old the wood is it may leal tannis into the water giving it a tea colored look as well as lower the ph so dont be suprised if your water looks like tea! Anyways for the stocking i would get more tetras as another said and mabey an otto or two to keep the algae under controll

 

[cleckey812]

The wood is still soaking at the minute and still going tea coloured, patience is a virtue i guess....
 
Current stock in the tank is now 6 Black Tetras, 6 Head and taillight Tetras, 5 Swordtails, 1 Female Fighter and 1 Empire Gudgeon.
 
What would you guys think about a pair of Bolivian Rams in there?