I’m gonna be moving my five mascara barbs and my leopard bush fish to something between a 90 and 150 gallons as the barbs need some more swimming space as they’re getting larger. Anything else I could add to the tank?
90-150 gallon additional stocking ideas.
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Hopefully you are able to get 125+ gal. The extra room will definitely be beneficial in the long run. If they are available I would get a few more mascara barbs to add to the group you already have. Loaches are a possibility (Kubotai’s and yo-yo’s). Maybe a couple medium-large catfish (synodontis decorus) if you get closer to 150g.
Beat me to it! I was going to suggest Sturgion's choice of the loaches in my signature (well except the clown loaches, I only recommend them if the tank is 473+ liters as you say).
Aquarium sharks are a good choice too. Roseline or red tail are types I can recommend for their ease of care, brilliant colors, and small size.
yeah I payed a arm and a leg for those mascara barbs, I don’t think filaments are as pricey though
Filaments are about half the price of Mascaras. The only difference between them is the Mascara's eye stripe.
Here's a pic of one of my male Filamentosa Barbs.
Here's a pic of one of my male Filamentosa Barbs.
A impressive fish , the mascaras seem to be a bit more yellow with a more visible line along the body.
I love that dorsal fin, I’m not too sure if my mascara males will get it to the same degree
I think they probably will. My Filamentosas are two years old. The male's dorsal filaments really started to show at about the year and a half mark.
IMO, The colors of a mature Mascara Barb in breeding mode, are the best of all the Dawkinsias.
I would like to mix in a group of them into my community, but I'll have to wait for the prices to come down a bit. Lol.
IMO, The colors of a mature Mascara Barb in breeding mode, are the best of all the Dawkinsias.
I would like to mix in a group of them into my community, but I'll have to wait for the prices to come down a bit. Lol.