DeepWater Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 My community tank is 67% populated. I could use some suggestions for the last set of fish. The constraints are: (1) congenial fish, (2) swim in lower half, and (3) can handle high ph water. The fish in the aquarium so far are: Hatchet fish (intended to hang out at the surface) Danios (2 varieties) Harlequin Rasbora Culi Loaches Panda Cory Everyone in my tank (except the Cory's) seem to spend the better part of their time swimming in the top half. The expectation was for the Danios and Rasbora to wander the middle third. My Ph is around 8.4, with hard water. Thanks for any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdogtrainer Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I have two species of Badis - scarlet and chameleon (badis badis and dario dario) for my bottom 1/3 tank swimmers. So far the scarlets are fitting that space while the chameleons are all over the place. I also have high on tap water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socqua Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Guppies or endlers would get you more activity in the lower half. They'll swim all around though. Some tetras would meet your requirements. Maybe some mollies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 what about dwarf petricola syndontis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, Socqua said: Guppies or endlers would get you more activity in the lower half. They'll swim all around though. Some tetras would meet your requirements. Maybe some mollies. My guppies and endlers prefer to stay right at the surface. They will venture lower, but mostly stay toward the top. @DeepWater I would recommend more corydoras, maybe a school of different species (or if you have only a couple pandas, get more). They are awesome in large groups. You won't regret it! Hope this helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 @DeepWater Wait sorry I didn't see the high pH requirement... How about Synodontis species? Or you could do small plecos? Or if you're cories are thriving in your water, then add a couple more of the same species (pandas) from the same source if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Finopolis Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I agree with others. Add as many panda corydoras as your tank allows. I have 10 paleatus corydoras and want to get more. They are SO entertaining to watch as a group, especially when feeding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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