6 Danios - Are They Dominating My Tank

[gforce17]

The 6 danios I've had right from the beginning of setting up my 64l tank have grown considerably and seem to be dominating the tank a bit.The other fish seem to be hiding away while the 6 danios swim backwards and forwards very confidently. Are they now not appropriate in this size tank?? Any advice/ experience welcome.

6 zebra danios
1 male dwarf gourami
1 female dwarf gourami
1 male honey gourami
1 female honey gourami
3 neon tetras
1 Siamese Fighter
2 male guppies

 

[swanseastilo]

Zebra danios Need a bigger tank like 3 ft

Neons should be in groups of 6+

 

[gforce17]

Yep. I thought that was the case - they started off very small. LFS advice early on didn't help. Thanks.

 

[swanseastilo]

Yeah they normally give bad advise well some of them.

 

[gforce17]

I had 6 neon but have had losses in the last few days. I'm going away for a while and concerned about Danios causing problems while we're away

Water parameters are all good. Did 25% water change yesterday ready for us being away. Friend coming in to feed.

 

[swanseastilo]

Id try to re-home ur danios and get more neons.

 

[gforce17]

Cant do that before going away. Should I be concerned do you think?

 

[swanseastilo]

They should be ok for now.

 

[soybean]

They've lasted this long, they'll be ok while you're away, but they would prefer a bigger home and also prefer cooler temperate temperatures.

 

[gforce17]

Thanks swanseatilo. I feel reassured. I'm sure many people here have come home from a holiday to find a disaster, but I'm not going to fret about that! Too many other things to fret about!!

 

[swanseastilo]

Just go enjoy your holiday.

 

[gforce17]

Will do. Thanks again.

 

[Ozle]

Hmm, interesting. Was going to get some Danilos for my 64l tank as well, probably change my mind now!

 

[the_lock_man]

Slightly off-topic I know, but I hope you don't mind me pointing this out.

Siamese Fighters often do not get on well with either gouramis and guppies. I would strongly recommend you watch for any signs of the gouramis having a go at the fighter, or the fighter having a go at the guppies.

 

[Swainy]

Slightly off-topic I know, but I hope you don't mind me pointing this out.

Siamese Fighters often do not get on well with either gouramis and guppies. I would strongly recommend you watch for any signs of the gouramis having a go at the fighter, or the fighter having a go at the guppies.

That is a good point.



How are your gouramis getting on with your fighter?