I need a show fish

LisaAS36 · 01-23-2008, 07:49 PM

I have a 45g that has been up and running for a few months. It has 5 Glofish and 1 Anostomus (Cigar fish) and also 2 snails. Since the Anostomus stays hid basically all day the only fish most people see are the 5 Glofish in the 45 gallons.

My water parameters are fine, with the only possible exception of a 8.0 pH. I would like a semi larger fish or group of fish that people would notice when they look at my tank. Also something that won't bother the Glofish as my kids really like them.

Thanks for any help

**JustOneMore20** · 01-23-2008, 07:57 PM

You could add both a school of fish and some show fish IMO. I'd suggest something like a school of tetras....maybe like Diamond tetras or Lemon tetras. For show fish, you could go with a pair of Bolivian or Blue or Gold Rams.

LisaAS36 · 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks. Would the 8.0 pH be OK for the rams? Also I have no interest in breeding them but do I still need to get a M&F - or just get a pair and see what I end up with?

Clerk · 01-26-2008, 07:20 PM

A single Bolivian would be fine, as for water properties, check the the lfs's, and it they are already acclimatised to that pH I wouldn't worry about it.

Torpedos · 01-29-2008, 05:27 AM

if your filtation is up to it, one of the larger pleco species would be cool.

01-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
LisaAS36 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7 User Feedback: (0)	I need a show fish I have a 45g that has been up and running for a few months. It has 5 Glofish and 1 Anostomus (Cigar fish) and also 2 snails. Since the Anostomus stays hid basically all day the only fish most people see are the 5 Glofish in the 45 gallons. My water parameters are fine, with the only possible exception of a 8.0 pH. I would like a semi larger fish or group of fish that people would notice when they look at my tank. Also something that won't bother the Glofish as my kids really like them. Thanks for any help

01-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,372 User Feedback: (2)	You could add both a school of fish and some show fish IMO. I'd suggest something like a school of tetras....maybe like Diamond tetras or Lemon tetras. For show fish, you could go with a pair of Bolivian or Blue or Gold Rams. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

01-26-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 459 User Feedback: (0)	A single Bolivian would be fine, as for water properties, check the the lfs's, and it they are already acclimatised to that pH I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Four Tanks 55 Gallon - Planted Display Tank 50 Gallon Nursery 20 Gallon - High-Light Planted Breeder 20 L Gallon - Newt Paludarium

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01-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
LisaAS36 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7 User Feedback: (0)	Thanks. Would the 8.0 pH be OK for the rams? Also I have no interest in breeding them but do I still need to get a M&F - or just get a pair and see what I end up with?

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Torpedos Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24 User Feedback: (0)	if your filtation is up to it, one of the larger pleco species would be cool.

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