i have a 60l tank ,with 3 platys 4 neons ,and 5 zebras ,3 corys, i was thinking of geting a rainbow shark tmorow ,a small one 2 cm long. would it be okay with the other fish, somebody told me they had 1 for years in a community tank ,and it never bothered any other fish,but i really need to be sure,if any 1 can help with the answer id appreciate it :
Is Rainbow Shark Okay In Community Tank
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really that big of a tank, well i guess that ideas out the window,thanks for advice,
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Also, your priority should be to sort out your current stocking. Neons, zebra danios and Corys are all schooling fish.
Instead of getting a rainbow shark (I agree with KittyKat; 60l is far too small), why don't you switch to a sand substrate and get two or three more corys?
That would leave you pretty much fully stocked, but would work much better for you, IMO, and I think you'll enjoy the cories much more when they're 'happier' (as far as we can tell).
If you make sure the platies don't breed too much and you do plenty of regular water changes, I reckon you could get away with two or three more neons as well.
That would leave you pretty much fully stocked, but would work much better for you, IMO, and I think you'll enjoy the cories much more when they're 'happier' (as far as we can tell).
If you make sure the platies don't breed too much and you do plenty of regular water changes, I reckon you could get away with two or three more neons as well.
what do u mean sort the fish out i have,thay are all fine.i got my water tested at the shop today ,they said it was nearly perfect.i dont understand what you mean ,could u rephrase that please
you mean change the gravel to substrate right?.. im gona go with what you say. i have 4 neons and they are my favoutite, i think ill get 5 neons, and another 2 cory,what cory do u suggest,i have 2 pepperd cory,1 albino cory. the albino cory is mad ,it swims around so fast ,whilst the other 2 just laze about then search the bottom,what do u suggest.thanks for advice
KittyKat meant, more or less, what I've said; that your fish are shoalers and you haven't really got enough of each species 
Yes, I meant change the gravel and put well washed sand in; the cories will be much happier rooting around in it
I'd get the peppered as they don't grow quite so big as the albinos. Is there any chance you could take that albino back? He'd like to be with more albinos really, but I think your tank might be a bit small?
I'll leave that to your judgement; If you think that might be too much, then go for the pepperds; more of any species is better than nothing, even pepperds might calm him down a bit.
Yes, I meant change the gravel and put well washed sand in; the cories will be much happier rooting around in it
I'd get the peppered as they don't grow quite so big as the albinos. Is there any chance you could take that albino back? He'd like to be with more albinos really, but I think your tank might be a bit small?
I'll leave that to your judgement; If you think that might be too much, then go for the pepperds; more of any species is better than nothing, even pepperds might calm him down a bit.
tahnks, i noticed my pepperd cory were a bit smaler, as for the albino,the shop wont take any fish, i must say ive only had the albino cory for a week, but he is a 100 % more calmer than the first days,he was crazy the first day,he looks a lot more settld.i dont know whether to get another albino to keep him company, im getting 4 or 5 neons, i m giving my 5 zebra fish away,any ideas what i could replace the 5 zebrs with.
Get more neons; you've already said they're your favourite, and the more you have, the lovelier they are; it's true of nearly every fish I can think of (well, apart from plecs and bettas)
I thinkkyou've made a wise deciscion about the zebras; I know they're small, but they do need a lot of room; they're like little torpedos, lol.
Shame about the ablino cory, but even he'll be better with more cories of any species than he is now
I thinkkyou've made a wise deciscion about the zebras; I know they're small, but they do need a lot of room; they're like little torpedos, lol.
Shame about the ablino cory, but even he'll be better with more cories of any species than he is now
thanks for all your advice,im a beginner and know very little, my zebras are 2cm long and race around the tank like torpedoes, im really glad i found a home for the 2 plecs i was stuck with,i m gona get a load of neons, so hopefully by weekend my tank will have 3 platys 2 ppd cory,1 albino cory, plus im gona buy 1 more albino,and i ppd cory , and sum neons,, i nhave 4 neons now, how many do u think i shud get? thanks so much for your helpGet more neons; you've already said they're your favourite, and the more you have, the lovelier they are; it's true of nearly every fish I can think of (well, apart from plecs and bettas)
I thinkkyou've made a wise deciscion about the zebras; I know they're small, but they do need a lot of room; they're like little torpedos, lol.
Shame about the ablino cory, but even he'll be better with more cories of any species than he is now
Get another three neons
thats what im goin to get,you obviously know what your talking about,whilst im just a begginer,thanks againGet another three neons
ill post a photo of my tank tmorow, see what you think
Thank you; I keep a few kinds of tetras; silvertips, emperor and green neons (they're my favourite); I'm more than happy to help
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