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derek9305 Fingerling Posts: 41 Kudos: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Jul-2005	I just got a 2.5 gallon tank today. will a couple of cherry barbs work or do they need to be keep in schools? Also can 2-3 male guppies work if the cherry barb idea doenst work?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	please read this thread, almost the same, if u aren't looking for a betta, then maybe one - 2 male guppies will work. http://fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/64782.html?200509301554 Last edited by bettachris at 30-Sep-2005 16:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	A couple of Cherry barbs will be Ok in that tank. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	[link=this is a really good thread/article about small tank stocking]http://fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/55574.html" style="COLOR: #FF1493[/link] honestly I wouldn't put guppies male or female in a 2.5, but that is me.... heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Trio of small killifish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
derek9305 Fingerling Posts: 41 Kudos: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Jul-2005	in any of my lfs there isnt any killiefish. so would 2 male guppies or 2 cherry barbs work?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fallenlordz Hobbyist Posts: 69 Registered: 22-Mar-2003	2 cherry barbs seems pretty good
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I'd go with the cherries. They're peaceful, almost shy, and do well in pairs rather than in schools. Nicely planted and you'll have a good looking tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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