I'm currently in the process of trying to find a good species of fish to cohab with my 4" red tailed siamensis. I have read many reports about them being overly skittish when kept singly, so I am looking for a species I can add to the quarantine tank to help it feel confident and feed well.
My main concern is with finding a fish that won't outcompete him for food, but that will eagerly schoal around with him. I have been contemplating trying fingerling common carp, as they seem to enjoy the company of other similarly shaped cyprinids, and are comparatively meek when feeding. Any other suggestions?
The Siamese will be quarantined in a 40 breeder until I feel it is stable enough to go in my 240 grow out. Also, please no lectures on how large this species has the potential to grow. I am fully aware, and am planning accordingly. I am no novice, nor your average aquarist.
My main concern is with finding a fish that won't outcompete him for food, but that will eagerly schoal around with him. I have been contemplating trying fingerling common carp, as they seem to enjoy the company of other similarly shaped cyprinids, and are comparatively meek when feeding. Any other suggestions?
The Siamese will be quarantined in a 40 breeder until I feel it is stable enough to go in my 240 grow out. Also, please no lectures on how large this species has the potential to grow. I am fully aware, and am planning accordingly. I am no novice, nor your average aquarist.