Choosing Fish

[Lucylou]

I think my tank is nearly finished its fishless cycle so I want to choose some little fishes.
Its 60L/15USG sand substrate, natural planted wood with java fern, co#### shell covered in java moss, and also hopefully some slate covered in riccia, which I'm in the process of trying to do, thanks to the pinned post.

I want
6 Cardnial Tetra
4/5 Guppys
3 Zebra Loach
I would also like some Cory's, but I don't think I have the room?
Would this be about right?
Also which fish would be best to add first? After its cycle it states you can add your full load, but I think i'd be best adding slowly?
Is there any type of Centre peace fish I could add to this?
Thanks for any advice.

 

[Aprilia997]

I would start with the Cardinals and either the loaches or cories. The guppies are hardier but more likely to be aggressive with the Cardinals if they were put in first.

 

[Glod]

I think that fish load is probably about as much as you should put in the tank. Corys aswell would be too much in my opinion.

I'd add the cardinals first, let them settle in for a week or two, then add the loaches and lastly the guppies. Guppies are not as hardy as they once were so it would be better to let the tank mature a bit before adding them.

I think you've chosen a nice selection of fish there Plenty of colour and movement in the tank. Are you planning to stick to male guppies only ? If you get females you *will* have fry to find homes for, hehe.

 

[Lucylou]

Yeh, Thanks Glod, glad you like my choice of fish, will stick to male guppies, maybe when I get more experience I could try some females.