They do better in warmer water temperatures that the blood parrots can handle well to, but other tank mates may not do as well at higher temps. 8. Gourami Scientific name:Trichogaster sp. Average adult size: 3-4 inches Level of care: Easy Place of origin: Southeast Asia Compatible with: ...
Clown killifishmake interesting tank mates for cherry shrimp. These tiny fish tend to hang out at the top of the tank while the cherry shrimp are foraging down below on the substrate, so they usually stay out of each other’s way. Clownkillifishare predators, so they will feed on baby sh...
That’s why these fish can only be tankmates with other fish that can hold their own, like the African Cichlid. Red-Tail Sharks are known to be territorial as well and may set up markings on the tank so there’s no mistaking what parts are theirs. They also like rocks and vegetation....
So, you’re planning on keepingTiger Barbs, but you’re also planning on adding a few tank mates from other species? In this guide to choosing thebest tank mates for your Tiger Barbs, I will introduce you to 15 fish species that make great tank buddies for Tiger Barbs. Beware, Tiger B...
at least a half dozen minnows. They usually lose color and hide almost all of the time when kept alone. They are calm and get along nicely with other tiny fish. Larger tankmates are more likely to devour white cloud mountain minnows, so avoid them. Any aggressive species is the same ...
Make sure it’s the smallest fish in your tank: because of their predatory nature, they will hunt and eat your smaller fish. Strong and energetic fish species such as Opaline Gouramis, Giant Danios, and other catfish species that fit this description make the besttank mates for Pictus Cat...
so in length, sparkling gouramis are perfectly suited to a small, thickly planted aquarium where they will swim about at all levels but mostly close to the top. They can be quite shy, but if kept in a peaceful tank away from nippy or aggressive fish, they will become much more outgoing...
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These shrimp are peaceful and shy, and should be housed with small, peaceful tank mates that won’t bully or attempt to eat the cherry shrimp. Freshwater snails,neon tetras, Amano andghost shrimp,dwarf gouramis, andbristlenose plecosare good tank mates for cherry shrimp. ...
Thepearl gouramiis a relatively large, peaceful fish and is one of the easiest to keep. The minimum tank size for this species is 30 gallons, which should contain plenty of hiding places, dark substrate, and low lighting. They can be kept with other fish of a similar size and temperament...