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Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Hello! I have an 80 gallon tank and decided to go freshwater with it. I would really like some ideas on what I should put in it. I would like a large group of schooling fish One or two large center fish other then that I am open to suggestions. I really like Tinfoil barbs but I dont know if they would do well in my tank due to size. Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
dan76 Big Fish Always Reading Posts Posts: 343 Registered: 08-Jul-2003	i think tin foil barbs would get too big for an 80. red/blue columbian tetras look really good in a school of a dozen or so. as for the bigger fish, angels? discus? OH TOLEEDY!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	tinfoil will be too big, a good center fish would be two golden serverns, and schools of cardinals/ emperor tetras.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would go with 2/3 Angels, 2 schools of Tetras & a school of Corydoras. 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
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Thanks for the input, I really appreiciate any help I can get.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	How big should I make my school of tetra? I really like the idea of having 2 angelfish and the two schools of tetra and the school of corys.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You can go with 2 schools of 8/10 Tetra's (according to body shape) & get 8 Corydoras. 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
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	10-12 corys 15-20 rummynose tetras 6-8 ottos a pair of rams and pricey i know but a proven pair or adult discus
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Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	What about rainbow fish? Would they be ok in my tank?
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hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	a school of rainbows could work, you need to think if there is anything you would really like as your centerpiece and if your ater conditions are suitable work out your stocking to suit and compliment your centerpiece. its worth taking your time to do research and look at different photos and preferably live examples of different species before committing to anything.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	I think I would really like a pair of angelfish as my centerpeice fish. We have a place called world of fish here and so I will be going there just to look at the fish and see what I like.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	have a good look, see what you like and dont be frightend to ask questions, im you need to take notes of possible ideas you come up with and discuss them again on here in more detail, there is always someone arround to give advise when asked.
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jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Yes, it's better to look & ask, before you buy anything. Post your questions here & be sure to recieve lots of answers & ideas. 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
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	Thank you so much for all your help. Im sure I will have a lot more questions.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	45 tiger barbs
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Sweetruben Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Sep-2005	I know for sure I want a pair of angelfish. Other then that I am still looking. It still might change though, you never know.
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