Currently have a planted 135 gallon tank, got rid of the fish that were in there too my buddy. I want too do a hugr school of one kind of fish, maybe tetras? Anyone have any suggestions on what would look awesome? I've seen some large tanks with a ton of small schoolers and it looks incredible. Any suggestion on species that would look awesome.
135 gallon planted tank question
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Not the smallest but a large school of Colombian red’n blue tetras Hyphesobrycon columbianus) would be awesome in a large planted tank. Alternatively, rummynose tetras are awesome a smaller.
Exodon tetras would be cool if you’re interested in something a little more aggressive.
You could achieve similar with tiger barbs.
You could achieve similar with tiger barbs.
Are you saturating the tank w/ CO2? If so, that can limit your choices a lot.
Virtually every different member on this forum could take it in turn to suggest a schooling/shoaling species of smaller fish for you, and we'd probably still not get through all the different alternatives!! There are that many.
I think the major factor in making your decision could well be cost!! A "huge shoal of one kind of fish" ain't gonna be cheap.
The previously mentioned neons, rummynose, exodons and tiger barbs could all look great in a species only tank. I love my shoal of serpae tetras in my hex tank. Honestly the list is endless, and potentially very expensive!!
I suggest you research a few species that you fancy, and then cost the job up. Keep us posted on your decision.
I think the major factor in making your decision could well be cost!! A "huge shoal of one kind of fish" ain't gonna be cheap.
The previously mentioned neons, rummynose, exodons and tiger barbs could all look great in a species only tank. I love my shoal of serpae tetras in my hex tank. Honestly the list is endless, and potentially very expensive!!
I suggest you research a few species that you fancy, and then cost the job up. Keep us posted on your decision.
Can you post a pic of the tank? Seeing the decor could give us some inspiration.
I would suggest rummy nose or serapes too but as
esoxlucius
sqys the list of possibilities is endless.
Another consideration is sometimes if tetras are kept by themselves and feel safe they don’t school as tightly as they would with other fish around , especially something bigger than them.
I would suggest rummy nose or serapes too but as
esoxlucius
sqys the list of possibilities is endless.Another consideration is sometimes if tetras are kept by themselves and feel safe they don’t school as tightly as they would with other fish around , especially something bigger than them.
I used to have a 75 planted tank with about 40 or 50 blood fin tetra. They looked really nice with the silver and flashes of red against the green plants.
Here is the tank! As requested! Idk where I wanna go with itCan you post a pic of the tank? Seeing the decor could give us some inspiration.
I would suggest rummy nose or serapes too but as
Another consideration is sometimes if tetras are kept by themselves and feel safe they don’t school as tightly as they would with other fish around , especially something bigger than them.
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