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fishdude32 · 11-22-2007, 09:34 AM

i was thinking of getting some plants for my tank but i heard some types of fish uproot them so can someone tell me what fish do that. i was thinking of getting java fern and some anubias and anarachis

fishdude32 · 11-22-2007, 12:27 PM

can someone please help me

fishbguy · 11-22-2007, 12:59 PM

for one, give it some time,some one will answer eventually.

second, yes, some fish will up root/eat plants. if you want live plants, just stay away from large fish, such as large cichlids, silver dollars, pacus, etc. these fish all need lsrge tanks tho. all tetras, dwarf cichlids, etc. most community fish are not going to uproot or eat your plants.

what size tank and what kinds of fish do you have? all these are neccary for us to help you

fishdude32 · 11-22-2007, 01:11 PM

i have a 20-25g tank no fish yet in that tank and a 15-20g tank with 1 swordtail 1guppy 1neon tetra 1 otto and 3 zebra danios

**Baby_Baby** · 11-22-2007, 02:16 PM

For starters

Your tetra needs at least 5 more buddies, as do your zebra danios as they enjoy schooling so add at least three more.
Your swordtail could get aggresive and if your guppy is a female she may possibly be pregnant as many of them are when you buy them, however if it is a male he could also be semi aggresive to your other fish and nip their fins and vice versa if he has longer fins. Ottos also like to be in groups of 2 or more in my experience

fishdude32 · 11-22-2007, 03:47 PM

ok thanks i'll get more fish and my guppy is a male and so far he has left my other fish alone but i'll look out for that

11-22-2007, 09:34 AM	#1
fishdude32 Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	new plants i was thinking of getting some plants for my tank but i heard some types of fish uproot them so can someone tell me what fish do that. i was thinking of getting java fern and some anubias and anarachis

11-22-2007, 12:59 PM	#3
fishbguy I'm watching you Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,891	for one, give it some time,some one will answer eventually. second, yes, some fish will up root/eat plants. if you want live plants, just stay away from large fish, such as large cichlids, silver dollars, pacus, etc. these fish all need lsrge tanks tho. all tetras, dwarf cichlids, etc. most community fish are not going to uproot or eat your plants. what size tank and what kinds of fish do you have? all these are neccary for us to help you __________________ I think about you in the summertime And all the good times we had, baby It’s been a few years and I can’t deny The thought of you still makes me crazy I think about you in the summertime Summertime - New Kids On The Block

11-22-2007, 02:16 PM	#5
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,685	For starters Your tetra needs at least 5 more buddies, as do your zebra danios as they enjoy schooling so add at least three more. Your swordtail could get aggresive and if your guppy is a female she may possibly be pregnant as many of them are when you buy them, however if it is a male he could also be semi aggresive to your other fish and nip their fins and vice versa if he has longer fins. Ottos also like to be in groups of 2 or more in my experience __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

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fishdude32 Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	can someone please help me

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fishdude32 Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	i have a 20-25g tank no fish yet in that tank and a 15-20g tank with 1 swordtail 1guppy 1neon tetra 1 otto and 3 zebra danios

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fishdude32 Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	ok thanks i'll get more fish and my guppy is a male and so far he has left my other fish alone but i'll look out for that

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