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Wingman001
08-05-2009, 10:31
Hi guys, and gals

I am looking for a fish to put in my 2 foot tank, I had an Oscar that use to allow me to hand feed it and would scratch it's self on my hand.He died after the tank broke. Dew to space restraints I only have a two foot tank and was wondering if there was any thing else I might get that would be as affectionate?:idea:
solex69
08-05-2009, 10:46
Suggestion...make the 2footer a planted tank with about 15 betta females. A tank like that is just awesome to look at...I currently have a 60l 2footer like this and I'm not changing it :)

Cheers
Dale
Wingman001
08-05-2009, 10:56
Cool, I can imagine I already have 2 females and there stunning.

I would like a bigger fish 1 or 2 that is a little more interactive?
solex69
08-05-2009, 13:14
Betta females are very interactive....they'll also come and eat from your hand once they are comfortable in their environment. They'll get so relaxed that they will constantly swim around your hand/arm if you do some maintenance in the tank.

But, if it's bigger you want, then I'll recommend you go for some Redtailed Rasbora Sciccortails or Torpedo Barbs (if you can find these there by you).

Cheers
Dale
Wingman001
08-05-2009, 13:24
cool, Like the beta idea, whats the best way to keep a bunch of mails any ideas? Thought about those suspended traps but are those good for long term?
solex69
08-05-2009, 13:27
I wouldn't suggest you put males together in one tank with a "Betta Barracks" as I personally believe it's cruel. They won't be happy and will soon die actually. THe Betta Barracks are normally just used in petshops.

You can add one male to the tank if you really want to, but don't be surprised if they bully & possibly kill him if he can't stand his ground against them. Normally one male to per 3 females is ok, but I don't like creeping above this as females start their crap by nipping the male's fins and after a few days, he's dead.

Trust me, a betta female tank only looks absolutely awesome...more so if they are all cambodian, pastel & opague females. I must take a pic of my tank for you to have a look at to get an idea

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Wingman001
08-05-2009, 13:29
Yes, that is an excellent idea, please do and let me know when you post it.

do you get different females as well.

what is the optimum conditions!
solex69
08-05-2009, 13:34
Will probably post tonight or tomorrow morning

Well plant your tank lekka and leave the temp at about 26deg with a 'fish colour enhancement' light as well as light fit for plant growth.
Wingman001
08-05-2009, 13:40
Great thanks for the help will check tonight!
Zoom
08-05-2009, 13:54
Looking foreward to the pic Solex
Wingman001
08-05-2009, 14:03
Know you have an adeance!

heheheh
2time
08-05-2009, 14:04
torpedo barbs are very nice fish
Dale do you know where i can get some, lately i have not seen any in the shops
solex69
08-05-2009, 14:05
Go have a check at Panorama Pets...they have about 7 or 8 left in stock for R 85 per pop if I'm not mistaken

Wingman.....go look at the last pics of this (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?p=4546#post4546) thread. This is the tank I'm talking about...those babies are much bigger and I'll take updated pics. I'll try and get the same light colour on the pic as it is much more colour intensive with the real eye.
2time
08-05-2009, 14:07
cool thanks
Wingman001
08-05-2009, 14:15
There so cool, ya fishy fishy fishy
Wingman001
09-05-2009, 19:30
any photos?
solex69
10-05-2009, 19:50
Here they are...sorry for the delay. These betta fry are from my White & Blue DoubleTail I had.

Excuse the floating plants....will plant some of them once I add CO2 to this tank.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005399.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005400.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005401.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005404.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005402.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/solex69/S5005405.jpg
Wingman001
10-05-2009, 20:41
Wow that is seriously cool. Thanks for the pics
Wingman001
12-05-2009, 11:12
Any other ideas of a friendly fish?
speedz
12-05-2009, 18:39
@solex that tank type looks great, what a great idea

@wingman what about a group of angels
solex69
13-05-2009, 07:51
A tank full of male cherry barbs is quite a nice sight. You could go flame tetras as well. I would recommend you only keep one fish type in the tank
Morak
13-05-2009, 15:34
How about a tire track eel?
Henk Hugo
13-05-2009, 16:14
not a friendly fish....
Morak
14-05-2009, 08:06
Not friendly to other small fish. lol:p

That was the best fish that I ever owned, but that is my opinion.

Cheers
solex69
14-05-2009, 12:48
Or make the tank planted with about 12 - 15 King Blue Tetras in it....these fish aren't common to come by, but I'm sure that one of the sponsors can help you out. I had a shoal of them at one stage. Nice buggers to watch under correct light & water conditions

Cheers
Dale
Big G
14-05-2009, 15:08
Hey Dale!

Any chance of you posting a pic of a King Blue? Never even heard of em!

Closest thing I've heard of is Blue Emporer (otherwise known as Kerri Tetras), but no King Blues! Sounds Yummy!

Cheers
Big G!
solex69
14-05-2009, 17:04
Here it is:

http://www.directtropicals.co.uk/images/cochu.jpg
Wingman001
18-05-2009, 10:36
Cool, love the pic bought another female tetra wow she is stunning!
solex69
18-05-2009, 11:49
Wouldn't mind to see a nice biggish planted tank with only these King Blue Tetras in it.....they are quite a site to watch
Wingman001
18-05-2009, 12:22
I meant Female betta! hahha