Daniel Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) The results are in (from 66 years ago). And the answer is: Betta, Betta! (Who Cares about Guppies) Edited July 27, 2020 by Daniel I was told there would be no math 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Kribs. Why? Because you made me choose just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestJenn Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 My own reply to this topic made me nostalgic. Since I planned the 40 gallon to house at least a small pair of SA dwarf cichlids anyway, I bit the bullet and headed to Aquarium Co-op to see what was in stock. I came home with a pair of Nannacara anomola and am pleased as punch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its Hutch Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Corydoras for me. They are my favorite fish and there are many different types. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nataku Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Agh, a hard choice indeed! Could I just say cichlids and call that a type? Then I'd still have plenty of choices to keep. Ah but that'd be too easy, I think you mean a single species? I'm torn between swordtails or discus in that case. I love the shapes of swordtails, they've been a blast for me to breed for years, but, for a fish that could really keep and hold my interest over time? I guess it would have to be discus. I love the social interactions and sadly swordtails, though I find them beautiful don't have much of a social interaction past 'hey baby, let me show you the dance of our people. Wanna make babies? No? More dancing then?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIce Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 American ciclid, probably Convict or Jack Dempsey Watching Intelligent fish care for their babies is, IMO, the best part of the hobby. and with jacks or convicts, if you have a male and a female, it is pretty much assured. and then you have all the color morphs you can breed for too. Plus, if they are breeding, it’s just about the only fish you can keep in the tank, so you don’t need any more anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) I would choose Cardinal Tetra for now. They are cute when together and I love their color and the way when they are moving together. Speedy little thing. Edited August 16, 2020 by Kenneth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Based on the fish I have owned so far in my hobby, I'm going to go with rainbow shiners. Stunningly beautiful, active, and I catch myself watching them every time I walk by their tank. Now if I could figure out how to breed them... Fish I haven't owned yet but think I will really enjoy. Apistos and gobies both seem awesome and are on my short list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean’s Fishroom Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 1:42 PM, DaveSamsell said: If you had to pick only one type of fish to keep, what would it be and why? One type of fish. . . broad question. . . I'd pick cichlids. That pretty much covers discus, rams, angels, apistos, pelvicachromis, guppies, and tons of other fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQuick Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Angels. They have great diversity in color and fin type. I love how they can go from hovering like a helicopter to zooming around the tank in a blink of an eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestJenn Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) On 8/16/2020 at 1:29 AM, BQuick said: Angels. They have great diversity in color and fin type. I love how they can go from hovering like a helicopter to zooming around the tank in a blink of an eye. I've never kept angels and didn't think I ever would. But then I watched the "Master Breeder Reveals His Top Secret Aquariums [Tour]" yesterday and saw the angels in @Dean’s Fishroom Angelfish and Sterbai corydoras tank (See 12:39 in the video). Now I'm trying to figure out how to sneak a 55 gallon tank into the house to hold some angels. Those fish captured my heart. Edited August 17, 2020 by ForestJenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesha Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 3:46 PM, Shadow_Arbor said: For me it would be Cambarellus sp. (dwarf crayfish). Fantastic little critters, get along really well with planted tanks compared to other crayfish species. They're a ton of fun in general. Ohhh...I would be so tempted to do this too. We had a Mexican dwarf crayfish & I loved him. Unfortunately, he didn't do well in my tank & we lost him after a few days. Eventually, I want to try another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Blake Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 My gar I have an alligator gar that I love. he is in an 800 gallon indoor pond and a little over 3 foot. If I had to choose just one fish it would be My alligator gar Bubbles. If I didn't have him I would also consider koi but I don't have a pond at my house at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Finopolis Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Such a tough question. I love guppies, they are what got me into the hobby almost 50 yrs. ago. Although I have to say, they aren't what they used to be. Now, I think I'd choose a Betta. They seem so intelligent and interactive. I just wish I could have a tank full of 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitecloudDynasty Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 White cloud for small aquarium and comet goldfish if I have unlimited space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aysjelow Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Talk about a hard topic. I’ve always thought it would be African Cichlids, but I’ve come to realize that I’ve had one type of fish that has been in ALL my freshwater tanks. If they can go in saltwater, I would have put them in there as well. Endlers livebearers. I’ve had them in my 10s and 20s with shrimp and corys. I’ve had them thrive in my 60 gallon jungle tank with female bettas and an angel fish. I have them in my pond right now, with goldfish, whiteclouds, and guppies. I have to admit that when the population is too much, some have gone in my African cichlid tank. They serve as a snack there, but I think that counts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereFishy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Almost three weeks ago, I would have said endlers. I love their colors and nano size. BUT, then I scored six multies, no small feat right now here in Pittsburgh. These are the most adorable things I’ve ever laid eyes on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph’s Fish and Plants Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 If I absolutely had to pick I would go with either Puffers, Bettas, or Plecos. Puffers are so inquisitive and interactive and something about their body shapes just draws me in, they’re so plump and cute 😂 Bettas have such personality and such a wide range of appearance and gorgeous colors and fins. Plecos come in such a wide variety of patterns and I love looking through the tank and finding them. This was such a tough question 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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