My Community tank, what next?

harveya · 08-28-2011, 04:28 AM

Hi peps

I have a 44gal heavily planted setup. Current fish are 10 Neon Tetras, 4 Sterbai Corydoras, 3 Zebra Loach, 2 Bolivian Ram Cichlids and 1 L140 sp. Pleco.

What would be a good fish to get next? if at all..... I was thinking of a pair of German Blue Rams. I realize the Bolivians could be an issue but i have 200million hiding spots and plenty of territory left. I was also thinking of say 6 Harlequin Rasboras. I dont want to get another type of tetra and would like something with a bit of personality, hence the GBR. What do you out there think?

alpha_betta · 08-28-2011, 08:00 AM

If you can find them, Emerald-Eye Rasboras are exceptionally cool and peaceful. I plan on putting a school of them in my Mekong River Biotope. You can mail-order them from LiveAquaria.

NeonShark666 · 08-28-2011, 01:35 PM

I would try some Marble Hatchets and Pigmy Corys. For active fish, add a school of 5 Congo Tetras or Neon Rainbows. Both fish are intense surface feeders and tend to swim at the top 1/3 of the tank only.

harveya · 08-28-2011, 01:40 PM

Thank guys, I'll have to look into them. Having some more up top is a must I feel.

Anyone with fist had experience with GBR and Bolivian ram?

harveya · 08-28-2011, 07:45 PM

Some of those suggested look cool. I will look into them as my last addition.

Come on guys, some one must have experience mixing GBR and Bolivian Rams together??

Jared EX · 12-08-2011, 06:59 PM

Hey I have tried mixing Bolivian rams with gold and blue, I have seen no issues with mixing the 2 in my 55gal, the small rams are hard to keep alive at least in my personal experience.

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