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Posted by Rich on September 3, 2006, 6:04 pm
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> Hi ,
> I lost a few fish when I returned from holiday to find that the filter was
> broken :(( No sign of them though!
>
> It is a 20 gal tank. Stock at present:
>
> 1 x Cory (Juleii or Schwarzii)
> 2 x Bristlenose
> 1 x Clown Pl*c (small variety, I believe there is a larger one too)
>
> 4 x X-ray tetras
> 1 x Black Phantom tetra
> 1 x blue tetra
>
> 2 x loach (sidthimunki)
> 2 x shrimp
>
> This was several weeks ago so I would like to add a few fish in a couple
> of weeks.......everything seems settled now & water is good. New filter
> head and new lights ( kept putting that off so bit the bullet) are in too.
>
> The obvious choice would be to add a few cory as I know they do not like
> being alone. Or maybe a few more tetras, but any suggestions? Water is
> pretty hard here in London. Tank is very well planted and been established
> for several years. Could do with something a bit showy maybe?
I had similar to you and added 3 Kribensis. (1 male 2 Female). I also added
a little cave. They were hugely rewarding once a pair was established, as
they are fantastic parents.
My 2 pence worth.
Rich
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> I lost a few fish when I returned from holiday to find that the filter was
> broken :(( No sign of them though!
>
> It is a 20 gal tank. Stock at present:
>
> 1 x Cory (Juleii or Schwarzii)
> 2 x Bristlenose
> 1 x Clown Pl*c (small variety, I believe there is a larger one too)
>
> 4 x X-ray tetras
> 1 x Black Phantom tetra
> 1 x blue tetra
>
> 2 x loach (sidthimunki)
> 2 x shrimp
>
> This was several weeks ago so I would like to add a few fish in a couple
> of weeks.......everything seems settled now & water is good. New filter
> head and new lights ( kept putting that off so bit the bullet) are in too.
>
> The obvious choice would be to add a few cory as I know they do not like
> being alone. Or maybe a few more tetras, but any suggestions? Water is
> pretty hard here in London. Tank is very well planted and been established
> for several years. Could do with something a bit showy maybe?