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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Any interest in a moonlight or snakeskin gourami? If you're going for size they get a bit larger than pearls. Just a thought ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
joe fishy Fish Addict Posts: 605 Kudos: 1355 Votes: 65 Registered: 21-Apr-2003	I like the Pearl Gourami idea. Banded Gourami is another possibility. If you want a cichlid, Keyhole cichlids are probably your best choice. They are less likely than the Angels to eat smaller fish, about as hardy, and have been known to spawn in community tanks. They don't guard their spawn very well, though. If you want to breed fish, community tanks don't work out too well, as most other fish like caviar (including their own!).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	i wanna get some angels but im afraid for my neons' saftey so i guess ill get some pearl gouramis. how many can i fit?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	I can't keep angels and guppies together to save my life. In fact, every so often, both my angels and puffers get a guppy fry treat (petco never seems to want them). Also, a thirty gallon is plenty for a single, or even a pair, of angels. Is suppose younger fish are easier to acclimate than elders, though.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I have a 30g community, quite an unusual mix, and it's been set up for quite a while now. It's home to a krib pair, black phantoms, guppies, bottom feeders and an angel. I got the angel when it was very small, maybe nickel sized. The angel is actually one of the more timid fish in the tank. He (she?) usually hangs out with the phantoms, I think because they're a bit similar looking. I watch this tank the most out of all of mine. It's in front of the couch so while husband watches tv I watch the fish ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	hmmm.. how big of a problem is the bullying (and possible eatting) by angel fish? they look pretty good but i dont want my other fishes to suffer. right now i guess ill try and find pearl gouramis. hmm would a giant danio also be good?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	I like the angel fish idea just be sure you add him in earlier when he is young!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	Not only is 30g to small for an 8" cichlid, but they eat guppies and neons.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Pearl Gourami are a Great choice, Angels are wonderful fish, but they might eat your Neons. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	Young angelfish, like all young fish, are sensitive. Also, angels are a BAD idea. Neones might be okay, but guppies, especially the males, which attract attention to themselves will almost surely be either consumed or bullied to death.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
DragonFish Fish Addict Posts: 518 Kudos: 220 Votes: 3 Registered: 10-Jul-2003	Yeah, my gouramis usually stay to themselves and leave the neons and other fish alone. Just don't press your luck with 2 males, they may fight if their is not enough room. They are pretty hardy. Pearls (I just got a couple) are pretty nice too. Angels can get a little sensitive in my experience. Bought 2 young ones and they both departed this world.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	You could fit in an Angelfish, but there is always the possibility they'll snack on your neons. Other then that mayabe a gourami, a blue or a pearl. The pearls are more peaceful and better looking IMO. Maybe a small like Pleco like a Bristlenose. Anything bigger then those is likely to be too aggresive for your neons and guppies. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
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