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	centerpiece for 70g? suggestions needed.
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	we are looking for a larger centerpeice for our 70g semi planted tank, looking for suggestions of a single fish, pair or possibly a trio. tank paramaters:- ph-7.0 dh-12 kh-3 temp-25c ammonia-0 nitrite-0 nitrate-30. current stock. 7 peppered cories 7 metae/panda cories 2 bn cats 1 L127 plec 8 flame tetra 7 pentazona barb 2 apistogramma cacatuoides (both female we think) 2 blue rams (pair) 7 danios (can be moved to make more room for the centerpiece) as you can see we have a lot of smaller fish at the moment, hopefully i have given all the information about the tank you need. all suggestions appreciated. thanks in advance.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I wouldn't add a centerepiece fish with the nitrates at 30. Another large fish would make them even higher, and the ideal number is about 20. Is the tank planted? I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	sorry, that reading is just before last weeks water change, and they have been falling steadily over the past few weeks since i replanted the back of the tank. it splanted with camboda and swords st the back anda few anoubias, crypts and grasses at the front. i wont add fish untill it drops to around 10, but i wantto have decided by then what to add.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Maybe you can add 1 or 2 Pearl Gourami. 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 11:57
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	a trio of boesemani rainbows
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I would go with the rainbow idea, b/c they would fit in nice with the rest of your schooling fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	we like rainbows but looking at the profiles they dont grow as big as we were looking for. whould any of the larger barbs work? or something like angels or discus?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	what about 3-4 silver dollars The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Silver Dollars are a little big for that tank but i would do it only for they would have fun eating your plants. Discus are a good choice, but dont get barbs if you get Discus.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	yes silver dollars would eat the plants, guess I should read twice before replying The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
ronnfive Enthusiast Posts: 188 Kudos: 219 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	yes, i agree discus would make a beautiful centerpeice...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
hembo666 Big Fish Posts: 350 Kudos: 288 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Apr-2005	after taking further advise at the lfs we now have 2 discus
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	I would have to say Discus. You have a nice peaceful setup and you should get some. You can throw in 5-6 juveniles if you want them to pair up, and then trade in or sell the unpaired ones. You can have lots of Discus babies that way too
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
_wendy_ Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 164 Votes: 64 Registered: 18-Mar-2005	we got two baby discus. hoping to get a few more when space and finances allow. they are beautiful and have eaten already. they certainly arent shy either! http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Discus/62920.html?200508111328 Last edited by _wendy_ at 11-Aug-2005 15:53
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
_wendy_ Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 164 Votes: 64 Registered: 18-Mar-2005	well, they survived first night, still seem happy. still looking for food. greedy beggars
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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