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| One more thing I would mention is that both the gouramis and the hatchetfish are top-dwelling fish; the gouramis need to come to the surface to utilize their labyrinth organs. The problem is, they're slower and more peaceful than the often-hyperactive hatchetfish. You may want to consider adding areas of floating plant growth to provide shelter for the gouramis if you mix them with the hatchet fish, or avoid the stress and don't stock them at all.
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Not to mention your betta will be annoyed beyond his tolerance and might attack. Just forget the hatchetfish idea, doesn't seem all to well.
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FattFishy (8/15/2008)
Here's a good list:1 betta 6 gold neons 1 swordtail 3 bronze/peppered/emerald cories No offense FattFishy, but that tank is (if possible) understocked. That would be fine in a 15-20 gallon. I don't want my fish to be unhappy or unhealthy but I think they would feel like too much space in that size aquarium with only those :P . Oh and MOA, I thought that 100 watts would be plenty, just wanted to make sure that one section of the aquarium wouldn't be cold. And by the way, I will have live plants (bannana, some type of sword, and some type of bunched plant). Here is what I was thinking: 1 Male Crowntail Betta 1 Male Green Swordtail Pair of Male-Female Chocolate Gouramis OR 3 Marbled Hatchetfish (or both, if both will do floating plants like Nikita said) 1 Farowella Catfish (maybe) 6 Gold Neon Tetras 3 Bronze Corys Sorry FattFishy, not trying to say you're wrong but this is just my opinion and I respect yours, too. :D
10 Gallon Planted Freshwater:
3 Balloon Mollies (Hugh + Clementine + Bri)
6 Harlequin Rasboras (The Bike Gang)
4 Kuhli Loaches (Jamal + Lashawna + Devontae + Dex)
3 Otocinclus (The Maids)
4 Gallon Planted Betta Tank:
1 Male Veiltail Betta (Kobe)
2.5 Gallon Betta Tank:
1 Male Crowntail Betta (Colin)
1/2 Gallon Live Plant Aquarium:
Water Sprite
Amazon Sword
40 Gallon Rubbermaid Balloon Molly Grow-Out:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly juvenilles to adults)
10 Gallon Birthplace and Nursery:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly fry to very young) Other Pets:
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
1.0.0 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Chinese Hamster
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| Um.. are you listening? Regarding the hatchetfish, gouramis, and betta compatibility? Having an understocked tank is possible but has better benefits. First, a less tight cleaning schedule, more space for the fish to feel roomy (although some fish like tetras might feel a bit too roomy), and "emergency" space as needed. About the farlowella... the situation will not optimum, if not minimum. You can try a non-schooling pencilfish to fill in the space if you want. You do know that the banana plant and such need pretty strong lighting, fertilizer, and a CO2 system?
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| Well, you're stocking list is a tad heavy (6-15%), but if you forgo the far. catfish then you'd be alright with regard to filter efficiency and tank space. However, I'm still a little worried about those gouramies--a male-female pair is just asking for trouble under those conditions. I'd say either go for two females or go with the Hatchets (remember 6 of them or be prepared to deal with really mean fish later on) or, better yet, leave the top to your betta and let him have free reign over his space. Additionally, 4 cories would be better than three in the long run. IMO If you don't get the far. catfish and the gouramies/Hatchets, then you'd have space for another shoal--which would be a lot less hassle in the long run and adds more activity. No less, I do realize that some of this is opinion that I'm posting here. Honestly, I really don't see any problems, just the potential for problems. I guess it all comes down to what kind of a fishkeeper you want to be: survive or thrive? Yes, that was a shameless guilt-trip, but do think about it. I really want to see you succeed and I definitely don't want to hear from you a few months from now saying that it didn't work out. In Hope, MOA
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| Here is my new list: 1. 1 Male Crowntail Betta 2. 1 Male Green Swordtail 3. Pair Male-and-Female Chocolate Gourami 4. 4 Corys (Would Peppered, Skunk, Panda, or Bronze be best?) 5. 6 Gold Neon Tetras 6. 2 Three Lined Pencilfish 7. Farowella Catfish? (not sure, I really like them, but...  ) Is this better? :D
10 Gallon Planted Freshwater:
3 Balloon Mollies (Hugh + Clementine + Bri)
6 Harlequin Rasboras (The Bike Gang)
4 Kuhli Loaches (Jamal + Lashawna + Devontae + Dex)
3 Otocinclus (The Maids)
4 Gallon Planted Betta Tank:
1 Male Veiltail Betta (Kobe)
2.5 Gallon Betta Tank:
1 Male Crowntail Betta (Colin)
1/2 Gallon Live Plant Aquarium:
Water Sprite
Amazon Sword
40 Gallon Rubbermaid Balloon Molly Grow-Out:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly juvenilles to adults)
10 Gallon Birthplace and Nursery:
100s of Balloon Mollies (mostly fry to very young) Other Pets:
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
1.0.0 Crested Gecko
1.0.0 Chinese Hamster
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