Convict based biotope- brainstorm.

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

Thinking of doing a 55g convict based biotope. Seeking everyone's input. Got a batch of locally bred convicts from a gorgeous pair and a spare tank. Who's got ideas on dithers? And possible bottom fish clean up crew or single cat? Plant ideas, understanding the convicts will batter them

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Most people use convicts as dithers but maybe danios if you want to breed these guys. Which will happen even if you don't want them to

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Any pics of the convicts? I love marble convicts but that's just me

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

See, I had thought of using a breeding pair as dither in my jag tank. Better half squashed that haha. I was thinking Danios or maybe mollies? And some pictus cats?

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

 

[Stanzzzz7]

For biotope correct catfish look for rhamdia Guatemalensis
Poecilia would be a suitable livebearer.
Danios and pictus will not be found in the natural environment of convicts if you want a strict biotope.
For plants,hornwart left floating can be affective,likes hard water and is very easy to grow.

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

Stanzzz the man! Thanks for getting me headed the right direction. It can b e surprisingly difficult to wade through results trying to find a good species list. I'll update again as I get things working

 

[newworld]

Mexican tetras seem to always be with "convicts"....

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Mexican tetras seem to always be with "convicts"....

Astyanax sp.