corydoras or loaches + stocking

[Meg0000]

I repeat what Byron said, and have highlighted the important part - the pair should be kept on its own.

I was talking about having just one female PF + this stocking.

 

[Byron]

It may depend upon the individual female. This fish in general will eat small fish, but SF does include "Similarly-shaped fishes should be avoided, but can be maintained alongside peaceful schooling species with comparable environmental requirements."

Given the aquarium is only 30 gallons, and assuming the fish mentioned previously are intended, I would not consider a Paradise Fish for this tank.

I know it is often maddening to hear negative comments, but success leading to truly healthy fish means understanding their inherent nature and accepting that the fish we acquire will be normal. Fish are the way they are because that is how they are programmed through evolution. Years ago I made many mistakes thinking I could somehow ignore this, but it never worked.

 

[Essjay]

Byron's point is there should be no other fish in the tank besides the paradise fish.

 

[Meg0000]

It may depend upon the individual female. This fish in general will eat small fish, but SF does include "Similarly-shaped fishes should be avoided, but can be maintained alongside peaceful schooling species with comparable environmental requirements."

Given the aquarium is only 30 gallons, and assuming the fish mentioned previously are intended, I would not consider a Paradise Fish for this tank.

I know it is often maddening to hear negative comments, but success leading to truly healthy fish means understanding their inherent nature and accepting that the fish we acquire will be normal. Fish are the way they are because that is how they are programmed through evolution. Years ago I made many mistakes thinking I could somehow ignore this, but it never worked.

what should I modify in this tank stocking or how would you stock it?

 

[Byron]

what should I modify in this tank stocking or how would you stock it?

Leaving out the Paradise Fish, the other fish mentioned earlier in this thread would be fine, along with others. Looking back, I don't see parameters referenced anywhere, and all of the fish mentioned are soft water (soft up to moderately soft/hard).

 

[Meg0000]

Leaving out the Paradise Fish, the other fish mentioned earlier in this thread would be fine, along with others. Looking back, I don't see parameters referenced anywhere, and all of the fish mentioned are soft water (soft up to moderately soft/hard).

I need to have the paradise fish in the 30 gallon because my 10 gallon will soon be too small. I saw on many site that in 30 gallon you can have 3 PF (1male+2female). Is that right? You mentionned a pair is better but if it is like most fish the male will spread it's agression better with 2 female than one. Maybe it's not the same with PF, correct me if im wrong

 

[Byron]

I need to have the paradise fish in the 30 gallon because my 10 gallon will soon be too small. I saw on many site that in 30 gallon you can have 3 PF (1male+2female). Is that right? You mentionned a pair is better but if it is like most fish the male will spread it's agression better with 2 female than one. Maybe it's not the same with PF, correct me if im wrong

Yes, that is true. If you have only Paradise Fish (in the 30g, fine) a male and two females is advisable.

 

[Meg0000]

Yes, that is true. If you have only Paradise Fish (in the 30g, fine) a male and two females is advisable.

good thank you