You could get a few male guppies. I'm not sure how they would be with the ADFs, but my guppies are quite friendly. I think that they are a bit nicer than platies, but the two species can also get along. You could also get a few zebra danios with some black neons or normal neon tetras. If you were careful enough you could also put a male in, or do a sorority instead of a community.
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This is what I made up on AqAdvisor.com. The tetras can be replaced with guppies, but I don't think I'd want 10, maybe 5 of one species and 5 of another? Would this be overstocking in terms of aquarium space? I'd also like to get a small goby. It seems that I really like bottom dwelling fish. LoL
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You need a well-established aquarium with lots of micro organisms for filter feeders (Bamboo shrimp). I have Vampire shrimp (also filter feeders) and supplement with powdered spirulina and BorneoWild "Shield." I use a pill bottle and mix a small amount in tank water and pour back into tank. They are very shy and need good hiding places and a lot (and I mean a lot) of plants in a community tank. My Bettas do not bother my Vampire shrimp.
True Pitbull plecos are very, very hard to find and expensive as export is no longer allowed. If you find them, let me know where; I love them.
I also think gobies are the cutest things, ever. But it's my understanding they need very specific parameters to live long and can be nippy. Have you though of six or more Pygmy Cories? They are the neatest little fish. Hasbrosus get a tad bigger. I have both. You should see them go after algae wafers.
*Neons do best in groups larger than six.
Here is a site which gives great information on Micro fish. Even if you don't buy online, the information on each species is invaluable and very specific ... including ideal parameters.
* Freshwater Fish | Invertebrates by Msjinkzd
True Pitbull plecos are very, very hard to find and expensive as export is no longer allowed. If you find them, let me know where; I love them.
I also think gobies are the cutest things, ever. But it's my understanding they need very specific parameters to live long and can be nippy. Have you though of six or more Pygmy Cories? They are the neatest little fish. Hasbrosus get a tad bigger. I have both. You should see them go after algae wafers.
*Neons do best in groups larger than six.
Here is a site which gives great information on Micro fish. Even if you don't buy online, the information on each species is invaluable and very specific ... including ideal parameters.
* Freshwater Fish | Invertebrates by Msjinkzd
I have Dario hysginon and Dario Dario. Be warned they need live food so you'd have to culture something (I culture Micro worms for mine). If you're squeamish, rethink these fish. They spend a lot of time in my floating moss and the Subwassertang tied to Cholla wood so at least one of those is a must. They also feed on the micro-organisms growing on these plants.
I love my Thai Micro Crabs; they are such interesting little critters but they come with their own special needs.
A 2.5 heated invert tank with Thai Micro Crabs and Dwarf shrimp would be perfect. Try Neos like Red Cherry or Blue Velvet first as they are the least demanding. Micro Crabs are very shy and you won't see them very often in anything but a species-only or invert-only tank. I believe you need several for them to be happy. They do best with lots of Java moss, Subwassertang, moss balls and bunch plants like Cabomba, soft Hornwort or Anacharis. Stem plants aren't necessary. A bare tank with one or two plants would not do at all as, beyond needing plant hides, they feed off the mico-organisms. They also like Cholla sticks to hide in.
Make sure you cycle the tank first and the plants are well-established. It's also recommended to fertilize invert tanks at half-strength.
All this is from my trial-and-error experience....leaning heavily on the "error" part. ;-)
They spend a lot of time in my floating moss and the Subwassertang tied to Cholla wood so at least one of those is a must. They also feed on the micro-organisms growing on these plants. I love my Thai Micro Crabs; they are such interesting little critters but they come with their own special needs.
A 2.5 heated invert tank with Thai Micro Crabs and Dwarf shrimp would be perfect. Try Neos like Red Cherry or Blue Velvet first as they are the least demanding. Micro Crabs are very shy and you won't see them very often in anything but a species-only or invert-only tank. I believe you need several for them to be happy. They do best with lots of Java moss, Subwassertang, moss balls and bunch plants like Cabomba, soft Hornwort or Anacharis. Stem plants aren't necessary. A bare tank with one or two plants would not do at all as, beyond needing plant hides, they feed off the mico-organisms. They also like Cholla sticks to hide in.
Make sure you cycle the tank first and the plants are well-established. It's also recommended to fertilize invert tanks at half-strength.
All this is from my trial-and-error experience....leaning heavily on the "error" part. ;-)
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