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i have another thread in TETRA TALK about the compatability of odessa Barbs and Tetras such as head and tail lights

My Parents are setting up a tank. work the size out wrong in the last post. it is a 20usg. i was after a bit of advice on the stocking

My dad has fallen in love with tiger and odessa barbs and kulli loachs
My mum on the other hand really likes tetras and other small fish like head and tail light tetra and rummy nose tetras and zebra danios

They both can agree on corys wich is a good thing i suppose.

Help me i'm so stuck and your suggestions would be appreciated


lou:%)

The barbs, tetras, and danios all should be kept in schools of at least 6. This is especially true with zebra danios and tiger barbs to keep down nippiness. Both are also very active fish.

Personally I'd suggest a school of tetras and 3-4 kuhli loaches. That would be one choice from each of their lists, then perhaps they could decide on some sort of centerpiece fish together, like a dwarf gourami.




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Is a second tank out of the question?

a second tank is kinda out of the question. they only have this one because i've got it spare and they only have room for this 1.

How about five kuhli loaches, seven head-tail light tetras, and six or seven small cories? That way everyone gets fish that they like, and the tank will be devoid of aggressive species. Cories, kuhlis, and tetras are all pretty neat, and are perfectly compatible. Just be aware that kuhli loaches spend a lot of time hiding out.

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