Is It Too Much?

[FishFanatic04]

Good to know...Always seem to be looking at the same fish in your sig. Not stalking! I swear

 

[Ruskull]

Oh, and 12 Von Rios would be awesome. They used to rule the mid regions of my tank since I had 6 of them, & only 5 each of the Barbs & Lemon Tetras. Some of the Von Rios grew faster than the others, presumably the females since they have very fat bellies, and they aren't shy at feeding time. A dozen of them would be a sight to behold I'd think.

 

[Ruskull]

Good to know...Always seem to be looking at the same fish in your sig. Not stalking! I swear

It's okay, I'm flattered.

No really, a large number of the Cherry Barbs could be bad in a small area just because they chase each other a lot. A large number of the Von Rios or the Lemons would be great though IMO.

I kinda got the Von Rios to replace my Tiger Barbs, which were way too aggressive for my taste, like little pirahnnas...........

 

[FishFanatic04]

Thanks! I should end up with plenty of room, we are rehoming a naughty Platy. Whoever said platies are peaceful hasn't met this one. Sorry for hijacking your thread Toady!

Ohhh I love the lemon tetras too...I'm going pretty heavy with the plants and I saw some in a planted tank recently and they shined! Haven't seen any here though

Tiger barbs are on my "future" list when I can have species tank for them.

 

[Ruskull]

Thanks! I should end up with plenty of room, we are rehoming a naughty Platy. Whoever said platies are peaceful hasn't met this one. Sorry for hijacking your thread Toady!

Ohhh I love the lemon tetras too...I'm going pretty heavy with the plants and I saw some in a planted tank recently and they shined! Haven't seen any here though

Tiger barbs are on my "future" list when I can have species tank for them.

That's strange, my son's Lyretail Molly is staring to chase the Neons around & I'm trying to convince him to re-home her. I'm trying to talk him into Platys istead, cause they're smaller & less aggressive

Can he keep 4 Platy males in a 20 gallon high with 14 Neons or would you recommend females instead or not at all?

 

[FishFanatic04]

My male sunburst was darting at the male marigold today endlessly. The females seem to huddle together more. My male sunburst is just a little nuts and was chasing the females until they were so stressed and breathing crazy. If you don't want fry then the males would be fine, the marigold was a new addition and they are probably just learning their place.

 

[Toady]

Are there any other top dwellers apart from hatchetfish?