Does anyone else have Rainbows and tetras in their setup? would like to purchase some other fish, I have researched for what to get, but would like members advice, as I sometimes find the internet can be info overload!
I have a 180liter tank, at present I have 8 blue tetras, and 6 mixed rainbows and 1 ancistrus.

Perhaps have a look at some other type of tetra's, a nice shoal of something different. Penguin tetras are my favourite but there's loads of nice types around.

Best bet is go to your LFS and see what takes your fancy, scissor tails are beautiful fish, maybe some neons for colour? Something small enough that you can have a shoal of 6-8 would be cool.

I love the dynamics of having shoals, they act more as they would naturally, fascinating to watch.


Keep us updated.

Ps. Are you going to buy from the net or your LFS?

Probably from the Lfs, i like to see the condition of the fish before I buy, but to be honest never bought any fish off the net before, always seem to pay an awful lot more for the carriage, the cost is too prohibitive for me when you just buying a few fish at a time.

Would clown loach as a purchase be advisable? I`ve looked for info, some saying my 1m tank wouldnt be large enough, is that right or are they erring on the side of caution?
I have a quarantine tank set up ready, just not sure what would compliment the others.
What about mollies? they are quite good at keeping algae down aswell arent they?
Sorry for all the questions, but I prefer members thoughts, not all the info on some sites can be taken as gospel, and you guys have been there and done it, and got the tshirt wet!! LOL

Clown loaches will eventually grow too big, I've also had problems with keeping them in planted tanks. Mollys prefer brackish water so I'd advise against them. How about some Corys? They'd add intrest to the lower levels and would move the sand around stopping the algae growth on it that you had mentioned. There's loads of choice and most will be suitable.

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Hey don't say sorry for the questions, thats what we're here for

Clown loaches are lovely but they do grow big, it takes them a long time to get big, but inevitably they will. Also there a fish that needs to be kept in a shoal of 6-8 minimum especially when young.

Loot as some Corys, lovely little cats that provide nice action. I have some sterbai corys there very good looking and very active. Not expensive either.

Mollies are ok, they breed like crazy, but some of the high finned mollies are nice looking. Perhaps some sword tails? They can be good looking too.

Go to the LFS see what they have, ask them some questions to make sure their community fish

If I was you I'd leave the clowns and avoid any sort of barbs.

Get some little corys and a few more tetra's, your already have a lovely collection of fish, jI would just add a few small things for variety

Great minds Rob hehe

Just back from Lfs, was not impressed!
the corydoras didnt look very appealing, dead ones in the tank, and a black molly in there that was scratchin itself like mad on the gravel, not good.

However all that said, I did purchase some glass shrimp, used my womanly wiles to get some discount, got 4 for a fiver, he was originally askin 1.99 each!
I also got 4 flyin fox, I may regret this purchase, as they told me they were siamese algae eaters, but I wasnt convinced, but got sucked in! came straight home and looked on fish ident site, sure enough, flyin fox! they dont eat that much algae and can become aggressive, great!
They are in my quarantine tank, didnt want to risk them passin on some nasties to my main tank.

I should of had more willpower and left it, but I dont have access to a car all that often, and so thought if I dont get them now I wont get a chance for ages, hope its not gonna be a huge mistake, I`m sure some of you guys will let me know tho!

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lovely fishes flying foxes used to keep them years ago in my community tanks never bothered anything bugger to catch though lol

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flying foxs are good jumpers too so make sure tank is covered

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Thanks grandad, you put my mind at ease at least about them bein aggressive with other fish. They will stay in quarantine for a few weeks just incase they`ve bought any germs with them.
Ps love your videos x