Which Fish Are Suitable In A Planted Tank?

[Bobtastic]

Hi all,

I'm wanting to know which types of fish are more suited to being put in a planted tank? I ask cos I don't want to make the mistake of setting up the tank and then buy a fish the will systematically pull up all the plants and ruin all my hard work.

I tend to see Harlequin Rasboras and Neon Tetras fairly regularly but I would like to get something that is a little less common.

Are there fish that should be avoided?

 

[baron von bubba]

Hi all,

I'm wanting to know which types of fish are more suited to being put in a planted tank? I ask cos I don't want to make the mistake of setting up the tank and then buy a fish the will systematically pull up all the plants and ruin all my hard work.

I tend to see Harlequin Rasboras and Neon Tetras fairly regularly but I would like to get something that is a little less common.

Are there fish that should be avoided?

generally most fish will be fine, altho i'd avoid larger bottom feeders.

look for fish you like then do a quick google search to find a fish database will tell you all you need to know...............

 

[Jallen]

Silver dollars will pull them apart.

 

[natalie265]

Yep, Silver Dollars will devour them! But i agree w/Baron, figure out what fish you want and check for plant compatibility as you're doing your research.

 

[Bobtastic]

Well, I was looking into Rams and it turns out that BGR and the sub colours prefer warmer temps which might be troublesome for some of the plant species I've ordered...

 

[Truck]

Well, I was looking into Rams and it turns out that BGR and the sub colours prefer warmer temps which might be troublesome for some of the plant species I've ordered...

all plants ive kept have been fine at 28-30oC