Rummy-nose Tetra

[MadCow]

I just finished my fishless cycle last week. I plan to add a school of 10 rummy's late this week. These will be the first fish I introduce to this tank. I am becoming concerned now as I have been told on here and have read that rummy's can be quite sensitive to water conditions. Do they need more than 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, and low nitrates? BTW my readings after 2 water changes over the course of 2 days in anticipation of getting my fish this past weekend were Ammonia= 0ppm, Nitrites= 0ppm, Nitrates= 10ppm. Is a more seasoned tank needed to keep these fish successfully? I sure love the look of these fish and have read so many good things about their schooling habits that I really want to build my 29 gal community around these wonderful fish. Please help me out, I appreciate any and all responses.

 

[cometcattle]

I would wait a month. They are very sensitive. The wait will pay off.

 

[noelberg]

IMO rummys should not be the first fish introduced to a tank. They like a mature tank with stable parameters. They are one of the prettiest tetras, but unfortunately also the least hardy.

I'd go with cometcattle's advice

good luck with your tank!


What other fish were you planning on putting in the tank?

 

[Doggfather]

like already said, it would be best to lave the Rummy nose out until conditions stabilize, once there are no fluctuations in water quality, rummy nose should be a great addition to your tank!

 

[MadCow]

10xRummy-nose tetras
3xPlaties
4xPanda cories
1xRed-tailed shark

This is my plan right now for stocking my tank. Any thoughts?

 

[BigSteve]

Stocking plan looks fine except for the rummys. Rummys can go in once the tank is well-established. If you simply can't wait, go with a smaller numbers of rummys and see how they do. I think you may have problems if you are hasty.

 

[bulldog188]

technically with a fishless cycle you should be able to fully stock your tank once it has finished but as advised before if it were me then I wait a while before putting the rummys in.. don't be put off though as these fish are well worth it.. I have many in my comm tank now and they are one of the most attractive fish I have especially in a good number when they shoal.... gorgeous.

 

[noelberg]

Bulldog is right: rummys would technically be fine if added to a cycled tank if they were to be the only fish. But there could be some ammonia/nitrate fluctuations when new fish are added. This wouldn't be good if rummys were the first inhabitants. In this case, they would have to adjust to their own initial parameter fluctuations plus that of the other fish when those are added later on.

I've never had rummys myself, but I assume they're like cardinals and neons in that they should be added to the tank in small groups of 5 or less. Somebody more experienced can advise you on that, but it may be important to consider.