Which fish should be added to my tank first??

[Rocky998]

So, I was wondering... Should I add the peacock gudgeons first or the lambchop rasboras? OOOR, I could add shrimp first... What do you all think?

 

[OliveFish05]

Probably not the shrimp, I know they prefer a more established aquarium and consistent.

 

[Rocky998]

Probably not the shrimp, I know they prefer a more established aquarium and consistent.

Ok... Which ones than? The gudgeons maybe? Can I add the 3 gudgeons 1 by 1 or should I do all 3 at once?

 

[Byron]

If you intend three of a species, add them together, always. If you intend 10, add all ten together, always. Etc. The fish will settle in faster with less stress, which means less chance of problems. And given that the peacock goby (gudgeon) is territorial, this is even more important as they have an equal chance of establishing their respective space. I suppose the rasbora should go in first (the entire group again).

 

[Rocky998]

If you intend three of a species, add them together, always. If you intend 10, add all ten together, always. Etc. The fish will settle in faster with less stress, which means less chance of problems. And given that the peacock goby (gudgeon) is territorial, this is even more important as they have an equal chance of establishing their respective space. I suppose the rasbora should go in first (the entire group again).

Ok... This is what I thought but I wanted some expert opinion. Thanks!

 

[Rocky998]

And given that the peacock goby (gudgeon) is territorial

Gudgeons aren't aggressive when territorial... They just flare up at the other males... Ive read they are one of the most peaceful mid sized nano fish

 

[itiwhetu]

Add the Rasboras first.

 

[Rocky998]

Add the Rasboras first.

Ok! Thanks

 

[Slaphppy7]

Add all of the fish at once; it's one of the reasons you did a fishless cycle, to begin with

 

[Rocky998]

Add all of the fish at once; it's one of the reasons you did a fishless cycle, to begin with

I know... But we dont have the money right now to get them all at once... Plus, I think its vetter to introduce slowly and I have a qt tank as well... The first batch of fish I wont qt but the 2nd batch I will

 

[Slaphppy7]

I know... But we dont have the money right now to get them all at once... Plus, I think its vetter to introduce slowly and I have a qt tank as well... The first batch of fish I wont qt but the 2nd batch I will

Up to you, then...

 

[Rocky998]

Up to you, then...

Just read what I said... On how: "I think its better to introduce slowly"... I may have come across as being kinda rude... Sorry. But for real, I cant add them all at once right now

 

[Slaphppy7]

No worries...I understand completely

 

[Byron]

Gudgeons aren't aggressive when territorial... They just flare up at the other males... Ive read they are one of the most peaceful mid sized nano fish

That's fine, but not the point. Any fish t5hat develops a territory will do so within the tank space. If there are more of the species, adding them together will allow this to sort out much better than if one decides the space is his and then "intruders" come along days later.

Also, physical aggression is not the only way a fish establishes what it considers to be its right. We cannot see phermones and allomones, but these can be stressful on other fish.

 

[Rocky998]

That's fine, but not the point. Any fish t5hat develops a territory will do so within the tank space. If there are more of the species, adding them together will allow this to sort out much better than if one decides the space is his and then "intruders" come along days later.

Also, physical aggression is not the only way a fish establishes what it considers to be its right. We cannot see phermones and allomones, but these can be stressful on other fish.

Thats interesting! I will add the rasboras first once the cycle finishes... Most likely it'll finish this week... Then I'll add the gudgeons