nabokovfan87 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Let's say you could picture a fish, any species, any variation, any coloration, what would your fish be? What is the fish you wish that you could walk into the local store and find? I think for me..... A very very very black Corydoras would be it. I really cherish the ones I have, but a Black Cory that isn't a dark grey coloration or have splotches of other colors would be amazing. I'd love to start with a panda Cory and slowly expand their black coloration until it was this unique, amazing pattern. A close second would be a dark green / black variation of a green laser. Sometimes the green's come off like a yellow, but I really like that eemerald/dark aqua coloration that you see ssometimes. Having that on a black corydoras would be awesome and make it pop. Edited October 20, 2022 by nabokovfan87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hally M. Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I’m going to be a child here for a moment. Imagine a narwhal looking nano fish, preferably a schooling fish as well. Can u imagine a bunch of teeny little narwhal looking fish in an aquarium. How perfect. They’ll have a sharp nub on their head and their either incredibly colorful with all the bright blues oranges pinks purples and reds. I bet fish keepers on the younger side would go nuts for something so cute!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 😂 I love it! I don't know how they would do in glass but yeah, I totally would enjoy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 8:32 AM, nabokovfan87 said: Let's say you could picture a fish, any species, any variation, any coloration, what would your fish be? What is the fish you wish that you could walk into the local store and find? I think for me..... A very very very black Corydoras would be it. I really cherish the ones I have, but a Black Cory that isn't a dark grey coloration or have splotches of other colors would be amazing. I'd love to start with a panda Cory and slowly expand their black coloration until it was this unique, amazing pattern. A close second would be a dark green / black variation of a green laser. Sometimes the green's come off like a yellow, but I really like that eemerald/dark aqua coloration that you see ssometimes. Having that on a black corydoras would be awesome and make it pop. A fish which breeds aplenty, and looks like an African Butterfly Fish, but swims in all regions the tank and has a dark blue colouring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 12:05 PM, Pepere said: A bright metallic green nano fish. Maybe like a chili rasbora, and again a bigger one like a cherry barb, but bright shimmery metailic green Emerald like green. But all over, all the time, not just a hint like on the Emerald Green cories. Maybe with a bit of iridescence? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoFish Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I would want to discover a fancy goldfish whose maximum size in ideal circumstances only tops out at 3inches. "Teaspoon of Gold" shall be their name...maybe "Gold Pinkies" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Schooling Oscars that max out at 3”. All the behaviors are the same except these also school. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 3:07 AM, nabokovfan87 said: 😂 I love it! I don't know how they would do in glass but yeah, I totally would enjoy that. Not to worry, little rubber safety tips will be available on Amazon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) On 10/20/2022 at 3:05 AM, Pepere said: A bright metallic green nano fish. Maybe like a chili rasbora, and again a bigger one like a cherry barb, but bright shimmery metailic green Emerald like green. But all over, all the time, not just a hint like on the Emerald Green cories. This totally exists let me find a photo or something. There is a few to choose from that might be really close to what you're thinking. Edit: This is what I was thinking about. It's not a full bodied emerald green but totally fits the vibe in the right light and setting. Green Neon Here is one that is slightly more green 🙂 I also saw a sparkling gourami with similar coloration as well, but not really that small nano size in the end 🙂 Edited October 20, 2022 by nabokovfan87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I’d love to see a medium sized puffer like a GSP but it’s freshwater, doesn’t need tooth trimming and doesn’t want to kill and eat everyone in the tank. Oh and not crazy expensive. Congo spotted puffers are great but $200-300 is steep! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 1:13 PM, Patrick_G said: I’d love to see a medium sized puffer like a GSP but it’s freshwater, doesn’t need tooth trimming and doesn’t want to kill and eat everyone in the tank. Oh and not crazy expensive. Congo spotted puffers are great but $200-300 is steep! Closest I can think of is Schoutedeni Puffer. I don't know about their teeth, but maybe that's what you're looking for? Cory had some previously and did a few videos on them. I think Corvus and some others have some as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahjtheundedicated Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 A Stiphodon species of goby that could be bred in home aquaria. Part of their life cycle is in saltwater, and they don't live all that long. So being able to breed them in the home aquarium would be awesome. Same goes for nerites and amanos. Why must some of the coolest species need to be in the ocean at some point of their life cycle? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 1:30 PM, nabokovfan87 said: Closest I can think of is Schoutedeni Puffer. I don't know about their teeth, but maybe that's what you're looking for? Cory had some previously and did a few videos on them. I think Corvus and some others have some as well. Yup, they’re cool but $200-300. I’m also slightly weirded out by puffers with red eyes 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo99 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Easy question. A dwarf stingray that was 2-3" across max size. Salt or freshwater is fine either way, my fantasy isn't picky lol. 😄 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoFish Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 6:55 AM, Gumbo99 said: Easy question. A dwarf stingray that was 2-3" across max size. Salt or freshwater is fine either way, my fantasy isn't picky lol. 😄 What about getting a reticulated hillstream loach? They aren't stingrays...but lookit 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 10:30 PM, nabokovfan87 said: Closest I can think of is Schoutedeni Puffer. I don't know about their teeth, but maybe that's what you're looking for? Cory had some previously and did a few videos on them. I think Corvus and some others have some as well. For me Amazon Puffers shall always have a place in my heart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewzero1 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 A freshwater clownfish would be pretty awesome. There are a few fish with similar(ish) coloration but nothing mimics their distinctive swimming pattern enough to fool a keen-eyed kid. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 4:13 PM, Patrick_G said: I’d love to see a medium sized puffer like a GSP but it’s freshwater, doesn’t need tooth trimming and doesn’t want to kill and eat everyone in the tank. Oh and not crazy expensive. Congo spotted puffers are great but $200-300 is steep! Ever considered the Avocado puffer? Stays under 4", is full freshwater, and run $40-60 depending on where you live/order. Unfortunately, they have the same attitude as GSPs (99% of them are jerks and don't play nice) and they do have the same beak care as GSPs and other puffers. That being said, attitude does vary by individual, and I've never had to trim a puffer beak by hand except for one I bought with an already overgrown beak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Mini lion fish without all the poison and stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 @Chris, I was aware of the Avocado puffer, but now I’m going down the rabbit hole! I think they might be great with a school of Barbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 5:48 PM, Patrick_G said: @Chris, I was aware of the Avocado puffer, but now I’m going down the rabbit hole! I think they might be great with a school of Barbs. What kind? Help me push him down the rabbit hole Nerms! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 11:48 AM, Patrick_G said: @Chris, I was aware of the Avocado puffer, but now I’m going down the rabbit hole! I think they might be great with a school of Barbs. I think that may work! I'd do a smaller barb/cyprinid that doesn't nip but is fast enough to get out of the way if the puffer comes for them. Maybe a species of danio would be even better than barbs? A baby puffer might be intimidated by all the activity, but an adult may just ignore it/chase them on occasion. I'd also imagine that if you wanted to keep more than one Avocado having an active schooling fish in with them would keep them from going after each other as much - puffers like to look at things, so a school of danios would probably hold their attention most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 6:07 PM, Chris said: I think that may work! I'd do a smaller barb/cyprinid that doesn't nip but is fast enough to get out of the way if the puffer comes for them. Maybe a species of danio would be even better than barbs? A baby puffer might be intimidated by all the activity, but an adult may just ignore it/chase them on occasion. I'd also imagine that if you wanted to keep more than one Avocado having an active schooling fish in with them would keep them from going after each other as much - puffers like to look at things, so a school of danios would probably hold their attention most of the time. I’d suggest either cherry barbs or a fun color variant of the Zebra Danio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapexghost Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 A gar that tops out at 8"-12" A shark looking fish that swam like a shark A social betta A tight-schooling livebearer Tiny mermaids A fish that just loved hair algae A cherry shrimp the size of an amano shrimp A fish that swims like a dolphin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoFish Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 2:13 AM, Scapexghost said: A fish that just loved hair algae Rosy Barbs, but they have a real tendency to be nippy. They're beautiful fish though, especially the longfin ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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