Colourful Fish

[paul77]

I have decided to restart my tank after I had a rare case of fish tank granuloma caused by an infection in the tank. My tank was not very colourful before I had the infection. I have a 43 x 27 x 35 cm 30 litre tank(6 gallons) which obviously is not very big. Does anyone know if there are any small fish (4-6cm when fully grown) that are very colourful (bright colours) and suitable for a tank of this size? I have looked around but the only colourful ones I can find are the Cichlid group but they are far too big when fully grown for my tank!

 

[Cheese Specialist]

Guppies are colourful. So are neon tetra.

Dunno what else could be in that small a tank. I'm not even sure about those.

What was in it last time? Maybe there are more colourful breeds of them.

 

[Olive]

I have decided to restart my tank after I had a rare case of fish tank granuloma caused by an infection in the tank. My tank was not very colourful before I had the infection. I have a 43 x 27 x 35 cm 30 litre tank(6 gallons) which obviously is not very big. Does anyone know if there are any small fish (4-6cm when fully grown) that are very colourful (bright colours) and suitable for a tank of this size? I have looked around but the only colourful ones I can find are the Cichlid group but they are far too big when fully grown for my tank!

cheese specialist named a few of my favorites.......
but here are a few others.....

a betta would be nice, just make sure he isn't too mean (most are okay)

glow lights

black neons

rummy noses (my favs!)

platies

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

good luck! let us know what you decide

 

[Cheese Specialist]

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

Hey Olive,

IMO glass cats are too big for a 6 US(?) gallon. They get to 3" and need to be in a pair or an even group preferably.

Maybe x-ray tetra. They are se through but have some colour on their fins. They are also small. I have 4 of them.

 

[Olive]

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

Hey Olive,

IMO glass cats are too big for a 6 US(?) gallon. They get to 3" and need to be in a pair or an even group preferably.

Maybe x-ray tetra. They are se through but have some colour on their fins. They are also small. I have 4 of them.

hmmmmm.....x-ray tetras.....probably have seen them but not sure what you are talking about.......will go search the net for a picture....

 

[HeatherSweetness]

I'm going to say glowlight tetras and cardinal tetras. I'm not sure how big cardinals get full size,tho. I'd check on that. I have a gigantic glowlight tetra,well over 2 inches. He's a beaut!

 

[Olive]

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

Hey Olive,

IMO glass cats are too big for a 6 US(?) gallon. They get to 3" and need to be in a pair or an even group preferably.

Maybe x-ray tetra. They are se through but have some colour on their fins. They are also small. I have 4 of them.

Okay, are those pristella tetras? Those look like the ones that are dyed sometimes? I have always wondered about those.....you like them? I sure do as far as I can tell.............are they a hardy fish?

 

[Olive]

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

Hey Olive,

IMO glass cats are too big for a 6 US(?) gallon. They get to 3" and need to be in a pair or an even group preferably.

Maybe x-ray tetra. They are se through but have some colour on their fins. They are also small. I have 4 of them.

Okay, are those pristella tetras? Those look like the ones that are dyed sometimes? I have always wondered about those.....you like them? I sure do as far as I can tell.............are they a hardy fish?

Oh yes, and I agree with you on the grouping for sure. They need a buddie!

 

[Cheese Specialist]

glass cats.......they aren't colorful at all because they are clear.... but very fun to have with other colorful fish.........and when the light hits them sometimes I see a rainbow reflect off of them.....

Hey Olive,

IMO glass cats are too big for a 6 US(?) gallon. They get to 3" and need to be in a pair or an even group preferably.

Maybe x-ray tetra. They are se through but have some colour on their fins. They are also small. I have 4 of them.

Okay, are those pristella tetras? Those look like the ones that are dyed sometimes? I have always wondered about those.....you like them? I sure do as far as I can tell.............are they a hardy fish?

Yeah,

I have bever seen painted ones, this is one of mine in this thread:

http/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...pic=22725&st=16