My Fluval 125

[nitrotaff]

 

[Sophie]

Did you get it all from Pets at Home by any chance?
Looking nice for a plastic set up, not sure about the orange ball though!
What's your planned stocking?

 

[nitrotaff]

Yeah thats right.
The missis wanted it as the stand was oak to match our lounge.
My youngest wanted the ball so had to be done. Lol.
I wanted guppys but been told their so inbred they wont last long.
I've got 6 neon tetras at the mo.
Waiting till next week before I add more.
Any ideas?
All new to me this.
Dont want anything too big.

 

[Sophie]

Yeah thats right.
The missis wanted it as the stand was oak to match our lounge.
My youngest wanted the ball so had to be done. Lol.
I wanted guppys but been told their so inbred they wont last long.
I've got 6 neon tetras at the mo.
Waiting till next week before I add more.
Any ideas?
All new to me this.
Dont want anything too big.

 
Did you cycle the tank before adding the fish?
If you're buying from Pets at Home I guess they've told you to add a few then wait a bit then add a few more? Be very careful on what you listen to as you have to remember they are a company who still wants to make money so not everything they say is beneficial, not to mention the very basic training given to their staff members - if they aren't interested in fish, they will be just giving "default" answers as I like to call them to many questions.
(I work there, not just a weirdo aha. Been told off a few times for being detrimental to the sales as I was more concerned about the fishes welfare than the actual companies profit which is a joke as they make billions each year).
 
As far as I am aware, the Guppy lifespan is only 1 year - 2 years anyway, I'd be more concerned about inbred platys and swordtails than Guppys but I am no livebearer expert

 
Here's some reading to get you started:
 
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/421488-cycling-your-new-fresh-water-tank-read-this-first/
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/277264-beginners-resource-center/

 
The Neons are just as likely to perish as they are very sensitive to water conditions and need a well established and mature tank.
 
Please don't feel like I am picking fault, just giving advice - We won't try and enforce things on you, we just want the best for your fish and for you to get the most enjoyment from it all

 

[ReddSamurai]

 

Yeah thats right.
The missis wanted it as the stand was oak to match our lounge.
My youngest wanted the ball so had to be done. Lol.
I wanted guppys but been told their so inbred they wont last long.
I've got 6 neon tetras at the mo.
Waiting till next week before I add more.
Any ideas?
All new to me this.
Dont want anything too big.

 
Did you cycle the tank before adding the fish?
If you're buying from Pets at Home I guess they've told you to add a few then wait a bit then add a few more? Be very careful on what you listen to as you have to remember they are a company who still wants to make money so not everything they say is beneficial, not to mention the very basic training given to their staff members - if they aren't interested in fish, they will be just giving "default" answers as I like to call them to many questions.
(I work there, not just a weirdo aha. Been told off a few times for being detrimental to the sales as I was more concerned about the fishes welfare than the actual companies profit which is a joke as they make billions each year).
 
As far as I am aware, the Guppy lifespan is only 1 year - 2 years anyway, I'd be more concerned about inbred platys and swordtails than Guppys but I am no livebearer expert

 
Here's some reading to get you started:
 
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/421488-cycling-your-new-fresh-water-tank-read-this-first/
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/277264-beginners-resource-center/
 
The Neons are just as likely to perish as they are very sensitive to water conditions and need a well established and mature tank.
 
Please don't feel like I am picking fault, just giving advice - We won't try and enforce things on you, we just want the best for your fish and for you to get the most enjoyment from it all

 

+1 ( i work there too, just handed my notice as Ive had enough) 
 
very nice tank(i have one myself )
 
in my personal opinion as colorful livebearers are i tend to steer away from them as they breed insanely fast and will start to interbreed
 
and heres some suggestions
 
bottom dwellers:
-either corydoras(6 if not more) or my favorite Yoyo/Pakistani Loach (at least 4)
 
rest of the tank:
a couple of shoals of tetras( 6+ per shoal)
some suggestions of nice tetras
-rosey tetras(my favorite again )
-rummy nose tetra
-cardinal tetra(personally i find them easier than neons and they look nicer but do cost more)
-cherry barbs(not tetras but meh)
 
if your not wanting anything to big its worth looking at like a center piece fish/fish's
like
-a pair of kribensis
-trio of gouramis(1 male and 2 females of either honey, moonlight or pearl gouramis) pearl gouramis are another of my favorites