Stephen Zawacki Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi guys so I have a new fluval flex 9 gallon that is going to be my apartment tank. I was wondering, what are some fish reccomendations, preferably not tetras I would even be fine with one center piece fish. List as many as you can and preferably fish that have long live 10 years plus if possible. The tank will be heavily planted. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I think Kuhli loaches live like 10 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 White clouds live very long and would be good in a 9 gallon @Pizzafanis right Kuhli loaches live very long. CPD's also live fairly long and would be good in a 9 gallon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 I've already done Khuli loaches so would prefwr not them. What are cpd's Then are there any paring fish where you could keep a pair besides the usual guppies and endlers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Betta or chill rasbora 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Quote On 7/29/2021 at 12:12 PM, Stephen Zawacki said: I've already done Khuli loaches so would prefwr not them. What are cpd's Then are there any paring fish where you could keep a pair besides the usual guppies and endlers? Celestial Pearl Danios Edited July 29, 2021 by Taco Playz Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I know you said no tetra but as my centerpiece fish I would go with black darter tetra (Poecilocharax weitzmani) or a strawberry betta (Betta albimarginata). Something a little more intriguing, they live mildly long lives, but 10 years omits a lot of amazing nano species. Both prefer live foods, but can be weened on to frozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I’ve had my eyes on clown killifish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Ok keep listing them thankyou I just like fish that have long lives, it socks when bettas have only 2 years most of the time. How long do celestial pearl danios live also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintoppufferkeeper Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Im generally a fan of multiple fish of a species as a disclaimer to my list 🙂. 10 years is a fairly long time and would likely have a few tank adjustments and resets as you evolve how you most enjoy it. I would personally use live plants to help stabilize parameters a bit, filter, and break up sight lines My list of options i would consider by themselves in a flex 9. 1 to 3 pea puffer that might end up with 1 pea puffer but id try it with enough sight breaks. Pencilfish group (pretty much all of them) Clown killifish group Smaller mouthbrooding betta trios: B.albimarginata or B.channoides African Butterfly Cichlid Pygmy sunfish Cory ideas: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Thx what are the lifespan on those fish ? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_RF Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Community tank 1 male honey gouramis - https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/trichogaster-chuna/ ( 8 years ) 6 Dwarf Cories - https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/corydoras-hastatus/ ( 3 years ) If you want to do a bit more water changes, you could maybe bump in 2 female honey gouramis also. * You could also changeout the male honey gouramis for 1 dwarf gouramis (powder blue females tend to be a bit more docile) With this setup I would encourage you to establish hides with plants. Edited July 29, 2021 by Ben_RF adding years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 12:04 PM, Taco Playz said: White clouds live very long and would be good in a 9 gallon @Pizzafanis right Kuhli loaches live very long. CPD's also live fairly long and would be good in a 9 gallon. CPD AGREE. 5 years if you hatch the eggs you will have cpd for life but they don’t overpopulate it’s rare they don’t get hunted down or egg eaten unless you remove the eggs and put in separate container. No special breeding things you can’t stop them from laying eggs every few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentFishFanUK Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I plan to do a pair of peacock Gudgeons in one of my tanks, I think they are beautiful and a fun pair to watch etc, supposedly breeds quite easily, do well in smaller tanks, pretty peaceful etc. Not sure about 10+ year lifespans but apparently it's 5+ so a bit better (than Bettas) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Angelfish live 10 years or so. Not sure if they would do well in 9 gallons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice_Lacer Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 You could do a small group of panda corydoras. They can live 10 to 15 years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Chili rasboras are listed as living 4 - 8 years. If it were me I'd do chilis or another "micro" fish so I could have a bunch of them. Shrimp are always nice in a small tank as well. Individuals only live a couple of years but they replace themselves. Enjoy your new tank and whatever you choose to put in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkysmom Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 If you keep chillis make sure you block the intake with coarse sponge. Mine made it all the way to the pump chamber. They were a pain to get out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Boy Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Lifespan is a little short (3-5 years), but I would want to try a school of Emerald Dwarf Rasboras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On a somewhat related note to the recommendations, I'm having a heck of a time finding Chilis right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Please keep recommending if you have species like I said in. My first question. That live for a long time even 8 to 10 years that can live happily and healthy in a 10 gallon please list those too. thankyou guys for all the recommendations please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentFishFanUK Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I think you can do a pair of apistogramma in a 10 gallon and they apparently live 5-10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Apistos might outgrow it but if they are Juvenile they should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Corydoras fit the criteria, but I think it would be a little sad to have just Cories. A trio of Honey Gouramis would make things more interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) On 7/30/2021 at 10:53 AM, Patrick_G said: Corydoras fit the criteria, but I think it would be a little sad to have just Cories. A trio of Honey Gouramis would make things more interesting. Not necessarily. Corydoras pygmaeus spend more time higher in the water column than other cory species, are small enough you could have a decent sized group in a 10 gallon tank, and are readily available. Edited July 30, 2021 by JettsPapa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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