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i need recamendations on fish
Posted: 09 Jan 2003, 21:05
by sharpshootercatfish
I'm not sure wut kind of catfish I should get next,I have room for about 7'' inch fish left
I want recamendations,must be small up to 7'' at max non agresive active bottom-mid swimmer not nocturnal.let me hear some fish names.(i need the common name as im not good with sci names)
Posted: 09 Jan 2003, 21:06
by sharpshootercatfish
oh yea and must be cheap im not full of money
Posted: 10 Jan 2003, 22:29
by Coryman
Sharpshootercatfish
"no respect for the doradids huh
do you not like big spiny fish
my god this is wrong
c'mon people think big
doradid big,cory small. big,small,big,small,BIG!
think BIG!! "
I think you ought to try a Dorad
Ian
Posted: 10 Jan 2003, 23:12
by Rusty
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Pseudadoras niger would fit in nicely, dontcha think
Seriously, what other fish do you have in the tank?
Posted: 11 Jan 2003, 00:02
by sharpshootercatfish
spotted rapheal,2 clown loach,red lip loach,2 four line pictus,common pleco,whiptail cat,2 pepper cory.
(and enough jokes on the doradid or dorad or what ever obviously u peeps dont care for them all that much)
Posted: 11 Jan 2003, 00:07
by smilingSyno
Why don't you just get some more pepper cories if you have the room.
They would be happier in a group of about 6. What size tank is it?
Posted: 11 Jan 2003, 00:11
by sharpshootercatfish
40-gal high but all fish are very youg bigest fish is 3''
Posted: 18 Jan 2003, 16:41
by Zack
Deffinately get a pictus. Not a four line but a pimpictus, I just baught a few for my 55 gallon tank and they are constantly active,great looking fish,and are excellent bottomb cleaners. They are way more active than dorads.I think a niger would get too big for your tank. Wait i know they would. Oh you could also try some upside downs. Good luck
Posted: 18 Jan 2003, 16:46
by Silurus
Zack,
Just curious why you would recommend a spotted pim over a four-line pim. I've kept both and AFAIK, they're of the same temperament.
Posted: 18 Jan 2003, 16:57
by Sid Guppy
Maybe because Pimelodus pictus stays a lot smaller than Pimelodus maculatus? If it gets about the same size, you probably have Pimelodus clarias instead of pictus.
Why not try some Syno? they swim all over the tank, not just on the bottom, they're social, moderately cheap to dirtcheap (exept Granulosus

), very though and often come with stunning coloration.
Posted: 19 Jan 2003, 05:00
by Zack
In my opiniont the pictus is a better looking fish they stay smaller and from what iv heard are more active than the four line. The tempermant is probably the same but the amount of activity is what differs. Also pictus are usualy easier to find and are cheaper than four lines (in my experience atleast). Four line are also nice fish and if you have room a couple of each would be nice. Synos would also be nice although most like a higher ph. Remember not to put too much in there. As you already have quite a few fish (it doesnt seem like it now but when those clowns hit a foot,the pleco a foot or more, and the four lines hit seven or eight inches it will). Good luck though and let us know what you choose.
Posted: 28 Jan 2003, 18:19
by sharpshootercatfish