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	ABF Tankmates?
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I was planning to get a African Butterfly Fish for my 20 gallon and I was wondering what could its possible tankmates?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Since they don't like competition on the surface, and will sometimes eat smaller fish, your options are limited. You should be able to keep a shoal of cories with them, or a small pleco. Also, dwarf cichlids would be all right. I wouldn't suggest tetras, because there is a chance that they would be eaten. 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 11:51
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	IME, they tend to be shy to most non bite sized surface dwellers. Most non overly aggressive/nippy/small fish will work.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
mariosim Enthusiast Posts: 207 Kudos: 245 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	i have kept these guys off and on for almost 15 years. a floating plant area combined with minimal water works best. keep in mind they are 100% top water feeders- small fish that stray to the top of the tank (fry, neons, wcms, etc.) will be eaten. cup of life noodles is correct- keep in mind its feeding and living requirements and stick from there. you have lots of options.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51


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