I want to try a new fish species for my 130L NPT. I usually stock so called 'beginners' fish (they're still a life I'm responsible for!;-) ) with tetras, platies, swordtails and the like. I now think (2 years of playing it safe and learning by my mistakes!) I'm ready for a slightly more challenging fish whilst still keeping the focus on the plants because I'm really enjoying creating an 'environment.'
My first time for a planted tank. It is established- 4 weeks seeded with a 'seasoned' canister filter - with the cheapest plants I could find in LFS.
It has 3 'mystery' snails (LFS' term not mine);
4 shrimp (labeled as prawns in LFS?);
and 2 clown loaches (put in tank out of necessity as they would outgrow my other tank).
My LFS has rainbows in stock at the moment:
Coen River
Boesemani
Neon
Salmon Red Celebes
These are the names that the LFS used.
Your views on keeping rainbows in a NPT would be appreciated or should I try something completely different?
I know D Walstad is a fan of rainbows (and sails
) but are they more susceptible to diseases than other species?
Thank you.
My first time for a planted tank. It is established- 4 weeks seeded with a 'seasoned' canister filter - with the cheapest plants I could find in LFS.
It has 3 'mystery' snails (LFS' term not mine);
4 shrimp (labeled as prawns in LFS?);
and 2 clown loaches (put in tank out of necessity as they would outgrow my other tank).
My LFS has rainbows in stock at the moment:
Coen River
Boesemani
Neon
Salmon Red Celebes
These are the names that the LFS used.
Your views on keeping rainbows in a NPT would be appreciated or should I try something completely different?
I know D Walstad is a fan of rainbows (and sails
Thank you.