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ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	I have a 32 gallon with 6 blue cories, 6 black neon tetras, and 6 danios. I eventually will add 4 ottos. What else could I add? I would like to add a school of cardinal tetras but would the tank be overstocked? And what about a centerpiece fish? Any ideas? Thanks. Last edited by ericm at 09-Oct-2004 20:41
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	I don't think 6 or 8 cardinals would be a problem
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I agree. Tetras add very little to a tank's bioload, so another school of them wouldn't be a problem. Cardinals are very nice looking too, I think they'd be a good choice. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	Ohh and is it possible that I could add a centrepeice fish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Well, with two schools of tetras, one of danios, a cory shoal, and four ottos, I'd say your tank is about stocked. I wouldn't add any centerpiece fish, as they are almost always relatively larger fish. The cardinal tetras you want to add could be your centerpiece fish, they're very eye-catching. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	I just want some recomendations of nice centrepiece fish. Just as ideas, just in case I decide not to put cardinals in, since it will take forever to get them. The lfs I get all my fish from, hasnt had them in a while. Last edited by ericm at 09-Oct-2004 21:25 Last edited by ericm at 09-Oct-2004 21:25
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	If you want a centerpiece fish rather than a centerpiece school, I'd leave out the cardinal school and get a dwarf gourami. They're colorful and have great personalities, once they get used to their new home and stop hiding. It took mine about a week and a half to get brave and start showing off in the tank. If you go this route, IMO it would be safe to up one of your schools to 8. I'd suggest the corys, but it would be your choice. Just make suere you properly take care of the tank. Good luck ><>Dani<><
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Well, an angelfish would be nice in there, but the danios would probably pester it, I've heard a few stories about danios 'attacking' angelfish. A South American dwarf cichlid should work, with compatibility, and stocking. Rams are nice fish, just be aware that German rams tend to be delicate. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
SJinNJ Fish Addict Posts: 568 Kudos: 447 Votes: 16 Registered: 21-May-2003	I agree with sirbrooks, adding a centerpeice ram or two would be great in this tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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