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I'm seeking compatible tank mats for my fish (see signature). I have a 200gal planted tank (vallesneria). All the fish are between the range of 7cm to 11cm.
I don't want fish to eat my plants. Please advise.
Hi Asgar
Mmm not sure what else to add, but I have to question the puffer as they are actually brackish fish and will require higher salinity levels as the fish grow older...
Did you ever consider a school of Altums...
Cheers
Vince
Vince, as far as I know the figure 8 puffers are freshwater puffers but can tolerate brackish water as well.
plus the puffer is aggressive and will attack your other fish
puffers should be kept in a species only tank
Philfarm
15-04-2009, 19:10
Lol, Scaly did you just recommend Aultum angels to a beginner?:amazed:
Henk Hugo
15-04-2009, 19:18
Lol, Scaly did you just recommend Aultum angels to a beginner?:amazed:
*snigger*
those wont be altums btw - they will jsut be wild P. Scalare
Asgar, I must agree with the others... the figure eight puffer is not ideally suited to a community setup and will most likely nip/bite his tank mates.
How big is the Altum angel? Can you post a pic of him.
Perhaps consider a school of rainbows that you might like. Also consider loaches, largish congo tetras, black ghost knifefish and bala sharks.
Philfarm
15-04-2009, 19:52
Realized what he probably meant afterward but couldn't change it on my phone..
and maybe some "non-agro" cichlids such as keyholes & kribensis
Henk Hugo
15-04-2009, 20:10
Kribs get VERY agro when theres babies around
Kribs get VERY agro when theres babies around
yep very true... maybe keep only males or only females :p
Hi Asgar
Did you ever consider a school of Altums...
Cheers
Vince
hee hee did not recommend, just asked if it was considered....you have got to aim for something... ;)
re the fig 8 puffer... well I stand corrected, but there are many conflicting views on different websites. What I gather from them is that they live in fresh water but spawn in brackish? I guess that is why this is called a forum. Thanks!
Vincent
Asgar, I must agree with the others... the figure eight puffer is not ideally suited to a community setup and will most likely nip/bite his tank mates.
How big is the Altum angel? Can you post a pic of him.
Perhaps consider a school of rainbows that you might like. Also consider loaches, largish congo tetras, black ghost knifefish and bala sharks.
The Altums Angel is one of my largest fish about 8-9cm in length and width.I know the Figure 8 puffer gets a bit nippy. Will it be Problem if kept with more Altums angel? I already have an altums angel and there doesnt seem to be a problem. However I guess more slow movers in the tank will entice the puffer to be nippy.
Lol, Scaly did you just recommend Aultum angels to a beginner?:amazed:
From my experience Altums angels seem to be much hardier than other species of angels.
Henk Hugo
16-04-2009, 12:05
IT IS NOT AN ALTUM.... NOT AN ALTUMMMMMMMMMM
geez dude - trust me.... its a wild form of the normal P. Scalare
IT IS NOT AN ALTUM.... NOT AN ALTUMMMMMMMMMM
geez dude - trust me.... its a wild form of the normal P. Scalare
What makes you say so
Henk Hugo
16-04-2009, 12:13
altums cost a fortune, they are not avialible in the trade, they die if not kept in 100% right conditions. What you DO get in the trade is normal, common angels that gets sold as altums. its usually P. Scalare from the Rio Negro
A - Getting an Altum is very difficult
B - Getting an Altum alive and well at your doorstep is more difficult
C - Keeping it alive is uber difficult
Cheers
Dale
Asgar can you post a pic...I have argued with Henk before and lost... (Blue acara vs Texan Cichlids ha ha)
A - Getting an Altum is very difficult
Geez that is an understatement - it's almost impossible :p:p
Henk Hugo
16-04-2009, 13:08
Veegal - my 1M cube would be indeal to try out your wild discus befor the altums :D
Bala sharks are a def, just be sure to get atleast 3-5, they swim as a shole and are awesome to watch!!
I currently have 3 in my tank and they are a real treat!!
And silver dollars could work as well, same rule as bala sharks though, 3-5 fish in one tank atleast.
Henk Hugo
17-04-2009, 05:26
Balas get very large and are extremely active fish. they are up on the list with Pangasius cats with fish that should be left in the rivers
The Silver Dollars will eat the plants.
Henk Hugo
17-04-2009, 06:32
The Silver Dollars will eat the plants.
spot on - missed that part :p
You guys really know ur stuff, glad I joined!!!
Where can i find info of this caliber on the internet?? All u usually get of the net is same old, same old. This is the info everyone actually needs!!!
Will have to consult with u guys before my next purchase!! ;-)
One of the surprises I got, is that fish often have personalities which make them act counter to common wisdom. I don't know all of your fish, so watch for others' responses to my bits. In my experience:
1. Bala shark took serious issue with my Moonlight Gourami, although it was happy with the others (golden, 3-spot, pearl and dwarf). Had to put the shark in its own tank and eventually gave it away.
2. A small school of zebra danios could add some nice activity in the top/middle layers. Small and agile, nice activity in the top and middle layers. Easy fish to keep.
3. A small group of corydoras at the bottom also adds activity there; they seem to get along with most fish and it is fun to watch these busy little guys.
Enjoy!
Henk Hugo
25-04-2009, 15:07
Hey Jano,
Bala sharks needs to be kept in schools of 5 or more
2. A small school of zebra danios could add some nice activity in the top/middle layers. Small and agile, nice activity in the top and middle layers. Easy fish to keep.
Enjoy!
The zebra danios are a definite no, because they will end up as a midnight snack for my Clown Knife.
Henk Hugo
26-04-2009, 13:18
Asgar where that photo of the "altum"?
Figured out it aint an Altum. I suspected something fishy when I bought it so cheap.
Figured out it aint an Altum. I suspected something fishy when I bought it so cheap.
You surely aren't the first and you definately won't be the last to think that the petshops sell you an altum.
JaguarCichlid
26-04-2009, 20:42
Figured out it aint an Altum. I suspected something fishy when I bought it so cheap.
Is that another "Point" to Henk?????
Careful, his head is gonna swell.... :bigsmile:
Is that another "Point" to Henk?????
Careful, his head is gonna swell.... :bigsmile:
:congrats:
If his head swells anymore it's going to pop :)
Chiao
D
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