What's A Good Combination Of Fish

[arvin23]

So I want to start over with my fish and I was wondering what would be a good combination of fish
NOT TO INCLUDE CHICLIDS
I have a 52 gallon and I would like to have bigger fish and lots of colors

 

[TallTree01]

Cardinals tetras and dwarf gouramis. Red and blue combination! Never tried it before but could be amazing.

 

[arvin23]

I'm big fan of gouramis not so hot on the cardinals tho

 

[techen]

2 angels, emperor tetras and drawf chain loaches is what am going for.

 

[arvin23]

I love angels how manny u think I could put in my 52 gallon

 

[arvin23]

And what other fish would go good with angels

 

[techen]

As I said, Two angels would be your limited as my tank is the same size.
 
You'll be after a "Proven or Mated pair" else you'll run the risk of one of the angels bullying to death the other one.
 
The tetras I have are very good with angels and the size of tank you have so it's well worth a look into.

 

[Lunar Jetman]

You want a nice mix at all levels of your tank so there are no spaces. I can understand why you don't want Cichlids but what about Dwarf Cichlids?

 

[frapadoodle]

Corys!

 

[arvin23]

Well I don't really know much bout cichlids and I would have to change my entire set up cause they like lots of rocks right ??? I got nothing but plants in mine

 

[techen]

Cichlids love rocks and they'll uproot plants.

 

[arvin23]

Yea and the issue is that here in Germany ill be paying 3 times as much for them rocks than over in the states maybe when I get back to the states ill do rocks and fill it up with cichlids

 

[leighton_87]

African cichlids need rocks but south American dwarf cichlids (such as Bolivan rams and apistogrammas) love plants and will do great in your set up.

 

[Brahmza]

Since you love gouramis, I'd recommend Pearl Gouramis. I have 3 in my 55g tank, they're very pretty. Male is has bright orange all across his underside. I'm not a fan of tetras, but I have a school of 8 Bloodfin Tetras that look very nice in the tank. They add al ot of color to the upper levels and are very active. I love the look of marble and royal plecos- They would be a good choice for a flashy bottom feeder. Dwarf cichlids are also very colorful, and love plants. A pair of Kribnesis would look nice, and they have a high potential of breeding. I have a group of German Blues/Electric Blues in my tank with the gouramis. They're very bright and very smart fish. A pair of altum angels would also look nice with a smaller school of barbs. Cherry or Tiger. All depends on personal preference. Good luck!

 

[TallTree01]

DO NOT PUT ANGELFISH WITH TIGER BARBS.
Tiger barbs would literally tear and angelfish apart. Angelfish have delicious fins and wouldnt last a week with a shoal of tiger barbs.

Other barbs might work though....

No cardinals... What of black widow tetras and angelfish.