Favourite Floaty Fish?

[PlasticGalaxy]

They are predatory fish so the smaller fish will probably get eaten.

Aha, nevermind then! One day, when I don't have as many small fish, then...

 

[Slaphppy7]

Didn't it start stinking of dead fish?
I'm experienced with escape artist moths... The death's head hawk moth is incredible at squeezing through tiny spaces in walls, ceilings, enclosures, e.c.t. I lost two in my bathroom when I had them for the first time (I keep them in the bathroom as it's humid and warm for tropical species) and haven't seen their bodies turn up since.

No, they're very small, unlike the silver hatchets, which are much larger

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Hm, maybe a Ram pair? Golden or German; both are pretty.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Hm, maybe a Ram pair? Golden or German; both are pretty.

Rams are near-bottom dwelling fish, see post #1 for what the OP is looking for.

 

[Car1os]

Maybe same Clown Killifish. They prefer water thats on the cooler side though.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Rams are near-bottom dwelling fish, see post #1 for what the OP is looking for.

If the OP is looking for top-activity, I would look into schooling fish, not center piece fish.

Harliquen Rasbora’s and Neon Tetras are the first 2 that come to mind, because I own both.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Zebra danios are upper-tank range fish, and readily available...

 

[Stanster59]

Glowlight danios are upper level and very good looking fish.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

As long as they aren't floating belly-up...

You already disqualified pearl gouramis, which are my favorite top feeder. I do like endlers. And hatchets are on my list of someday fish.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

If the OP is looking for top-activity, I would look into schooling fish, not center piece fish.

Harliquen Rasbora’s and Neon Tetras are the first 2 that come to mind, because I own both.

What do you mean by "center piece fish"?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

What do you mean by "center piece fish"?

When I started fishkeeping, center piece fish were the thing. Now it’s less so...

Center piece fish just means the center of attention. For example: a Golden Ram

You have all your Tetras, and your bottom, dwelling fish, and your shrimp, but you need that one fish that really stands out and gets the center of the attention.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

When I started fishkeeping, center piece fish were the thing. Now it’s less so...

Center piece fish just means the center of attention. For example: a Golden Ram

You have all your Tetras, and your bottom, dwelling fish, and your shrimp, but you need that one fish that really stands out and gets the center of the attention.

Ahhh... Mine's my pleco - when he's out. When he's not, it's the kuhli loaches. And when they're hidden away, I don't really have anything big or flashy. Wanted a discus (my dad's favourite) but they like very soft water so they're off the table.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Ahhh... Mine's my pleco - when he's out. When he's not, it's the kuhli loaches. And when they're hidden away, I don't really have anything big or flashy. Wanted a discus (my dad's favourite) but they like very soft water so they're off the table.

Discus are tough cookies to keep.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Any thoughts on glass catfish? They're sort of mid-to-high.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Discus are tough cookies to keep.

They seem to be! He'd always told me there'd been a reason why he never kept them... They're expensive, hard to breed and have super specific needs.