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the_anigma Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Sep-2004	I've got a two foot long tank that, once it has gravel, plants...etc, holds roughly 50L of water...probably a touch more. I have 3 goldfish in it, but i've been told that's a bad idea, as they grow too big. So i might trade them with my LFS and get something better suited. SO, has anybody got any ideas about what i might be able to safely keep! I'm only a beginner so whatever i put in will have to be reasonably hardy Last edited by the_anigma at 06-Oct-2004 22:13
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	You could have a school of tetras, danios, or rasboras. Livebearers like platies or guppies would work as well. Maybe visit lfs in your area, see what's available and interests you and let us know A lot of the [link=profiles]http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/" style="COLOR: #FFFFC0[/link] here also mention if a particular species of fish is hardy or requires special care. Good luck ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Danios, Cories, Barbs, Mollies, Guppies, Shellies, a pair of Kribensis (If you go with a pair of Kribs nothing else will be able to live there if they breed.) 50L is about what? 14 gallons. If it was me I'd do the Kribs or the Shellies. You should look at some fish at the LFS and get back to us with the names os some that you like. Someone here will tell you the pros and cons of each. Have fun, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
steven keyes Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 54 Votes: 1 Registered: 05-Oct-2004	get rid of those gold fish they are very dirty fish. they put to much waste in your tank. good beginners fish are sword tales or platys get some hardy fish mollies are good for cycling. ive been keeping fish for 25 years and never had any of those dirty gold fish in my tanks. good luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Goldfish are NOT dirty fish ....lets just take a moment to realize that they are pond fish not tank fish. They grow to 2 feet+ and need the space for it.... For a 50L....13 gallon tank.....stick with fish that will remain 2" or less.....White cloud mountain minnows may work, although they generally enjoy swimming room and space...rasboras, smaller tetras, or a few female bettas, killifish, or with the right ph some of the smaller shellies. ^_^ *Proud member of the Committee for Sig Line Restoration*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
steven keyes Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 54 Votes: 1 Registered: 05-Oct-2004	sorry i upset you but inch for inch gold fish put twise as much urine into the water than tropical fish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	Let me guess... you put them in beakers and scared them to test the bladder capacity?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	As do plecos, as do BN's, as do oscars, discus require pristine water quality...just another reason why the inch per gallon rule is old and way outdated, people that still go by it are just asking for trouble. Again Goldfish are pond fish to compair them to a tropical like a neon is like compairing a marmoset gorilla. ^_^ *Proud member of the Committee for Sig Line Restoration*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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