Hellooooo

[sonicmessiah]

Good evening all,

My names Matt. Been a fish keeper for a few years now, caught the bug from my dad who has kept various different fish most his life from tropical to Koi Carp.

I currently have an cheap old 70ish ltr tropical tank but setting up a replacement Jewel Vision 180 tank as a new home for my fish.

Im not a complete noob but still have so much to learn, already I have learned a few valuble tips on here for my new tank. (pics will follow soon)


Currently my tank consists of:

6x Neon tetras
6x Harlequins
1x Bristle nose plec
1x Ruby Shark

I have had these fish for well over a year in the current setup and have been great. Not sure yet if I will add to the community yet but at least they will have a bit more space.


Im sure Ill get to know you all soon



Cheers,
Matt

 

[minnnt]

Welcome to the forum Matt. I bet you're looking forward to the new tank being up and running!

When you do, i would suggest adding to the shoal numbers of the Neons and Harlequins. Maybe up to 10 of each. Their behaviour will change considerably when kept in larger numbers. Also keep an eye on the Shark as they can become aggressive and very territorial when adult... Although Rubies are less usually less aggressive than the Red Tails.

 

[Blubble37]

+1

 

[sonicmessiah]

Welcome to the forum Matt. I bet you're looking forward to the new tank being up and running!

When you do, i would suggest adding to the shoal numbers of the Neons and Harlequins. Maybe up to 10 of each. Their behaviour will change considerably when kept in larger numbers. Also keep an eye on the Shark as they can become aggressive and very territorial when adult... Although Rubies are less usually less aggressive than the Red Tails.

Yea I cant wait, should look a million times better than the tank I have currently.

Ive heard they can be a bit aggressive but ive not seen any signs of aggression towards the other fish, he seems content at the moment, but i will monitor him,

Thats a good idea about the numbers, ive heard that the bigger shoals are better but the smaller tank was near capacity. Do i need to get ones of a similar age/size as the lfs near me tends to get young/small fishies in.





Cheers,
Matt

 

[Blubble37]

the closer the better, small ones will be picked upon and if small enough they will be eaten...

 

[pauloblade]

welcome mate!

 

[Blubble37]

no probs

 

[sonicmessiah]

the closer the better, small ones will be picked upon and if small enough they will be eaten...

Cheers for the advice




Cheers,
Matt

 

[colleen0309]

Good morning and welcome to the forum!