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	Getting back into the hobby
Darknyss Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 3 Votes: 1 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	I haven't had a tank in a few years now but I want to get back into it. My dream is a 50g (200l) tank but for the moment all I have is a 7g (30l) one. I'm going to start planting and cycling the little one but I'm not sure which fish to put in it. It's a high hexagonal model so I'm not sure if it's any good for a betta for example. I had two ideas: A. 6 Endler's + 4 Pygmy Cory's B. 1 Betta + 4 Pygmy Cory's. Any good? If you have any other ideas, please let me know.
Posted 13-Jan-2009 14:50
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	you could go with the betta and cory deal but its taller than wider so the corys wont have much room to swim,just plan on moving them in not to long.
Posted 13-Jan-2009 16:45
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Your stocking doesn't sound bad. Pygmy corys are small and also swim above the bottom, so not having as much bottom as, say, a normal 10 gallon, isn't a big deal. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 13-Jan-2009 20:20
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	the endlers would be fine just stick to all males so you dont over populate the tank... other than that you should be golden. \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 14-Jan-2009 03:10
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I think I used to have that exact hex tank. Had a betta in it for the longest time he did fine in it. I'd be rather worried about the lack of surface area, just be sure it gets good filtration and surface movement to help make up for the lack of surface volume. ^_^
Posted 14-Jan-2009 03:23
ScottF Fish Addict Addiction Hurts!! Posts: 542 Kudos: 330 Votes: 355 Registered: 28-May-2007	I agree on the Betta set up, that tank would be perfect, including the little corys... keep us posted on your progress!! good luck and welcome back to the addiction lol
Posted 14-Jan-2009 05:12
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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Over the years I have been here I have noticed that the tall tanks can cause a problem as many thing about them as the standard lt where as the tall tanks should be worked on the squarage of the surface area of the water. As an example my old LFS sold very tall 6ft tanks but a small surface area and many thought wow a big tank and I can load it up. Just make sure you have a good filtration system and certainly a good air stone to help distribute the water and air through the tank this also enlarges the water surface. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
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