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[backtotropical]

Very happy you are passing it on!

I've noticed they are not staying together but i just assumed it was because the bronze were fully grown and the unkowns were young

anyways a bit off topic but heres the unkown:

Ian, your corys wouldn't necessarily stay together even if they were all the same species. Shoaling is normally defensive behaviour in fish, and a typical shoaling fish (say a neon tetra) will quite happily swim around alone, leaving its cousins behind, so long as it doesn't feel threatened in any way.

The reason we need to keep, for instance, 6+ of any species, is because just the lack of 'cousins' to fall back on will make the fish feel insecure.

In short, it may well be perfectly normal behaviour they are displaying. The real test is when they feel threatened.

edit: I 100% agree about pets at home.

 

[Ian H]

i *think* they were marked up as julii's but not 100% sure on it, either way they are beautiful fish

 

[SJ2K]

If they were then good choice were an instant hit with me and my gf. Anyways, off topic now, good luck finding all your answers!

 

[Ian H]

Ian, your corys wouldn't necessarily stay together even if they were all the same species.

do you mean tetras?

thinking about it whenever i stick my hand in or my ramarazi (sp?) chases them they all stick together in their species but like i said im going to get a few more of the black and glowlight tetra and 1 of each of the corys im getting a bigger tank end of the month so no doubt i will get around 5 more of each anyways (well maybe 2 or 3 of the corys)

 

[jayjay]

It is said that most species of tetras will shoal together quite happily, so you could have 2 neons, 2 cardinals, and 2 rummy-noses, and they would shoal as if a single species. I think it is more true when they have physical similarities, but not 100%.

I'm not sure how many other fish this is true of, but it goes to show that the rule of thumb doesn't always apply.

It is said by who? I could say I've been to the moon, doesn't make it true. Different species do shoal in the wild, less so in smaller numbers like present in an aquarium.

Angels often grow to 12 inches + tall and so require quite a large tank. If you swapped over to a larger tank, angels would be ok. They're not really difficult fish to keep, just need quite a bit of space.

A 12" tall angel would have to be veil tail or an altum, most get around 7" tall.

 

[backtotropical]

It is said that most species of tetras will shoal together quite happily, so you could have 2 neons, 2 cardinals, and 2 rummy-noses, and they would shoal as if a single species. I think it is more true when they have physical similarities, but not 100%.

I'm not sure how many other fish this is true of, but it goes to show that the rule of thumb doesn't always apply.

It is said by who? I could say I've been to the moon, doesn't make it true. Different species do shoal in the wild, less so in smaller numbers like present in an aquarium.

I read it on here somewhere if i remember correctly. Do you mean less so or not so? Less so would imply that you are aware of it happening in the aquarium (although not as often as in the wild). You seem to be questioning my post and agreeing with it.

Angels often grow to 12 inches + tall and so require quite a large tank. If you swapped over to a larger tank, angels would be ok. They're not really difficult fish to keep, just need quite a bit of space.

A 12" tall angel would have to be veil tail or an altum, most get around 7" tall.

I didn't say all angels. It was a generalisation. Anyway, straying from topic here. You are welcome to PM me if you wish to discuss it further.

 

[babyblade]

thankyou for all your good advice,this is why i joined the site. but however i'am getting a very good but mixed respone, would i be safe in saying that with my 2 male and 2 female mollies [from pets at home i may add but thanks to you guys won't be going back] i would be ok to get 4x tetras & 4x corys

 

[backtotropical]

Compatability wise that would be fine. Just a couple of points

Tetras are shoaling fish so i would recommend 6 of each instead of 4. Same applies to corys.

Only other consideration that i can see is the tank size. Is it big enough to house 4 mollies, 6 tetras and 6 corys?

What size is the tank?

edit: Pets at home can be good for hardware and consumables, but fish??? No way! Thats my opinion anyway.
The only reason i would buy fish from tthere is to get the poor things out of there to somewhere they will be cared for properly!

 

[babyblade]

Compatability wise that would be fine. Just a couple of points

Tetras are shoaling fish so i would recommend 6 of each instead of 4. Same applies to corys.

Only other consideration that i can see is the tank size. Is it big enough to house 4 mollies, 6 tetras and 6 corys?

What size is the tank?

edit: Pets at home can be good for hardware and consumables, but fish??? No way! Thats my opinion anyway.
The only reason i would buy fish from tthere is to get the poor things out of there to somewhere they will be cared for properly!

i'am not sure what size in gallons my tank is but it is 20" in dept and 17" in width hexegan shape.

 

[chelbel]

yours is more difficult to work out because of the shape
but as a rule
http/www.fsmq.org/data//files/fwisavolumsi-10316.doc

Can you not google the make etc and found out that way???

 

[babyblade]

yours is more difficult to work out because of the shape
but as a rule
[URL="http/www.fsmq.org/data//files/fwisavolumsi-10316.doc"]http/www.fsmq.org/data//files/fwisavolumsi-10316.doc[/URL]

Can you not google the make etc and found out that way???

my tank is 19gallon - 85 ltrs

 

[edgelgil]

60 ltrs is an equilolent of 15 US gallons. You have a rather small micro tank and can actually only have no more then 10 - 50mm fish or less in your tank. If you choose wisely, I mean, take the time and study for fish, you can have a rather impresive exhibit. If you opt to get a CoryDoras, your best in size is the Masked, it grows to 5cm max.
A pigmy catfish only grows to 2.5cm. A dwarf Gourami grows to a whapping 5.5cm, and the Honey Gourami grows to 5cm. An African Barb grows to 5cm, the Golden Barb is 4cm, Tiger Barbs are 7cm, Black Ruby Barbs are 6.5cm.
And there are couple species of Killifish that are remarkably spectacular in their flaming colors, a Red Striped Killie is only 5cm, a common Lyretail is around 6cm. Look them up and check out the colors and ease of tank requirements. Most all of them are on the acidity side on the pH scale nuetral and under. Good luck and happy fishing.

Maximo

 

[merry78]

just to add my two cents worth, how about 6 pygmy corys and two more female mollys (so your current two don't get too harrassed by oversexed boys), then, if you think you have space, 6 cardinal tetras?