What should i get now?

[Anonymous Fox]

Soooo, I got Bala Sharks without knowing they got so BIG, I'm returning them soon, what else should I get?

about the glo-tetras or Buenos arise tetras, my grandfather mixed guppies and tetras, the tetras include 1 Glowlight tetra, 2 Buenos Aries, and 2 Glo-tetras... whenever I see his tank I feel bad for the tetras, it's a 40 gallon tall, bow-fronted, with some hides, fake plants, and gravel that hasn't been cleaned in forever (yet his tank stays so clean!) The stocking is, like, 14 fancy guppies, 10 golden cobra guppies, 2 Buenos arise tetras (that got HUGE, like 1 1/2 inches+), 1 Glowlight tetra, and 2 of the green glo-tetras

Edit: it's for a 47 gallon

 

[Byron]

There are fish mentioned that require harder water and others preferring softer water, so first thing is, can you tell us the GH (general hardness) of your tap water? The pH also, but GH is the more critical here.

Tetras, like rasboras, danios, barbs, cory catfish, loaches, and rainbowfish are species that need to be in a group. Once we know the water parameters we will be able to work out suitable species.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

You could withhold getting new fish for now, and take a while to research and consider your options.

Could you give us a refresher of what's already in your tank, and what the parameters (pH, GH, e.c.t.) are?

If you haven't got many bloodfin tetras right now, I would personally go for more of those.


As for my other personal tastes, albino BNPs are great and I'd completely encourage getting one, but as I'm sure you already know, their bioload is absolutely massive. Not to mention the muck that builds up in your tank because of them.

Otocinclus require a mature tank with lots of algae to feed on. They're quite particular from what I've heard, too. They like softer, more acidic water conditions. Another thing to factor in with otos is that they're commonly seen to be malnourished and starved. When you pick them out in a fish shop, make sure you get some with plump, round tummies. This generally ensures that you haven't picked any that could die where they've been underfed in the store.

Glowlight tetras are pretty boring (in my opinion at least, though I know they're quite popular). Don't forget that there are dozens of different types of tetra that could stand out really well against different looking tanks. For example, rummynose tetras are a personal favourite since they stand out well in planted tanks where the background is a well-contrasting green.

Got no opinions on the others, really. Will note that a lot of these fish will largely rely on you having specific requirements to thrive in your tank, so I'd say that your water parameters and the fish already in it would definitely need to be thought about.

 

[Anonymous Fox]

There are fish mentioned that require harder water and others preferring softer water, so first thing is, can you tell us the GH (general hardness) of your tap water? The pH also, but GH is the more critical here.

Tetras, like rasboras, danios, barbs, cory catfish, loaches, and rainbowfish are species that need to be in a group. Once we know the water parameters we will be able to work out suitable species.

bleh, I'm not home rn, I should be able to share tomorrow

 

[Sgooosh]

not that im against it, but the glo fish company is very bad because you cant sell the babies...