Ruud Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hello fish friends, As the title says, I have a 100 liter (about 25/26G) planted tank with substrate. Currently holding: - Pair of Swordfish - 5 Cardinal Tetra's I definitely want to add at least another 5 Tetra's to make it a group of 10 or more. But what else are nice options with these fish? I really could use some suggestions. I am running the tank on about 25/26 degrees Celsius, PH of around 7.2 - 7.6 and Gh7 and KH6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSamsell Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ruud said: Hello fish friends, As the title says, I have a 100 liter (about 25/26G) planted tank with substrate. Currently holding: - Pair of Swordfish - 5 Cardinal Tetra's I definitely want to add at least another 5 Tetra's to make it a group of 10 or more. But what else are nice options with these fish? I really could use some suggestions. I am running the tank on about 25/26 degrees Celsius, PH of around 7.2 - 7.6 and Gh7 and KH6 Lots of possibilities. If it was my aquarium, I would purchase about 6 Otocinclus. They are very docile & one of my personal favorites. Great biofilm\algae cleaners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmonger_X Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I 2nd otos. I like odd numbers so I'd go with 7 but that's just personal preference They're great. I'd personally get about 10 to 15 more tetras. As far as plants go I say you just get what you like. You didn't specify what your light is but if it's fairly standard then you have plenty of options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dyer Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 After the past few days I have rediscovered my love of longfin cherry barbs so have to throw them out as a recommendation 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmonger_X Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I love cherry barbs. They do like cooler waters though. Low 70s is about as warm as they like it but they can stand a bit warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Funny... here in the few shops I have been to, I haven't seen Oto's or Cherry Barbs for that matter. I am attaching a photo of how the tank currently stands. Yes I will definitely add more Tetra's - maybe adding 10 to 15 is a bit much, let's see. I was thinking about Cory's or maybe even a few Brochis. Also I'd like 1 more showpiece fish, maybe a type of Gourami? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) On the lights. I have a Nicrew classic Led G2 Would Apisto's be a fit? I can get Borelli's, Viejita's, Agasizi's and a few others. Also Bolivian ram's? Not sure how these would play with the Swords. Edited November 25, 2020 by Ruud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmonger_X Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 You'll need algae eaters. With a light that bright the java fern and anubias will start getting coated in algae. They are slow growers that prefer low light but they can handle high light if you're on top of it. The tank looks good. You have plenty of options at this point when it comes to what you want to add. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 So far, about 6 weeks in, I have only a bit of argue on the glass. The light actually has a white, a yellow and a blue setting and within the setting 6 levels of brightness. I usually have it on the white or yellow setting at level 4 at the most. I'd like to add a fancy pleco yes, but it all depends on what I can get. I would love to have again an L260 but they are more carnivore's than algue eaters. Will get a Nerine snail as well next time I am in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 A school of small Corydoras are always great fun to watch. A lot of activity and character and they would fill in the lower third of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 5 Corydoras would be nice. a really cool feature fish could be an angelfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, James Black said: 5 Corydoras would be nice. a really cool feature fish could be an angelfish My tank is 31.5 inch in length and around 15 in height, so as much as I would love a pair of Angels I think its not the right thing for this tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I have a 29g that had 6 neon tetras for a long time, one died and the 5 left all hid. I bought 15 more and know they are by far the most interesting thing in the tank. The group has taken over the tank and are so fun to watch. There are neons everywhere and all together at the same time. I am really starting to understand schooling a little bit now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now