Could anyone help to identify my fish, please? From a complete newbie!
- Thread starter Alison Callaghan
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Welcome to MFK! 
Let me just say that I think ur doing a great job trying to do the best for your fish and asking for advice. The previous owner did overstock the tank, remember that some species grow large and require more space in time. I'm providing you with links with the profiles of the species of fish you have so you can research their adult size, diet and compatibility.
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/gymnocorymbus-ternetzi/ - black skirt tetra
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/trichopodus-trichopterus/ - opaline and gold gourami
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/paracheirodon-innesi/ - neon tetra
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hyphessobrycon-herbertaxelrodi/ - black neon tetra
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=121 - featherfin cat
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/gyrinocheilus-aymonieri/ Chinese - algae eater
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hasemania-nana/ - silvertip tetra
not sure if I missed any, but anyways first tht will need to go is the featherfin cat, grows too big too fast. Once he's gone you'll have time to upgrade to a bigger tank or exchange some of your larger fish for smaller ones. Temperature is fine couple of degrees up or down won't be an issue and neither will be feeding you can feed them 2-3 times daily a little bit or once but more or once every 2 days more it's up to u. Good luck and keep us posted
Let me just say that I think ur doing a great job trying to do the best for your fish and asking for advice. The previous owner did overstock the tank, remember that some species grow large and require more space in time. I'm providing you with links with the profiles of the species of fish you have so you can research their adult size, diet and compatibility.http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/gymnocorymbus-ternetzi/ - black skirt tetra
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/trichopodus-trichopterus/ - opaline and gold gourami
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/paracheirodon-innesi/ - neon tetra
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hyphessobrycon-herbertaxelrodi/ - black neon tetra
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=121 - featherfin cat
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/gyrinocheilus-aymonieri/ Chinese - algae eater
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hasemania-nana/ - silvertip tetra
not sure if I missed any, but anyways first tht will need to go is the featherfin cat, grows too big too fast. Once he's gone you'll have time to upgrade to a bigger tank or exchange some of your larger fish for smaller ones. Temperature is fine couple of degrees up or down won't be an issue and neither will be feeding you can feed them 2-3 times daily a little bit or once but more or once every 2 days more it's up to u. Good luck and keep us posted
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Welcome to MFK! You came to the right place for advice, and I think your doing a great job so far too. If it were me I"d get a bigger tank and filter if you like the fish. I recommend a 55 gallon minimum. If you don't have the moola right now I would do trade-ins with your local fish store (call around to find out who will accept them) or post on Craigslist to help you rehome the synodontis and gouramis. But you never know you might get lucky if you post an ad on Craigslist asking for free tank/filter/etc. Lots of people have aquarium equipment lying around gathering dust.
Feeding - With a tank that small I recommend once a day a small pinch each of flakes/pellets. If you upgrade to a 55 or larger you can do twice a day.
Water Conditioner - I would get Prime and follow the directions. You can get it at Petsmart if you have a store nearby. The large bottle should even be on sale this week.
Water Changes - Once a week I would do a 50% water change myself. If there is gravel be sure to get the vacuum down into it to suck out the detritus that accumulates underneath. Consider switching to sand. It's alot cleaner. You only have to hover over the sand with the vacuum to get the fish poop and stir it up once a week to release any trapped gas. Petco has small bags of sand that are relatively cheap in the USA.
Temperature - 26-28 C is fine.
I have a tropical community tank too. Love them! Good luck with your tank and fish.
Welcome to MFK! You came to the right place for advice, and I think your doing a great job so far too. If it were me I"d get a bigger tank and filter if you like the fish. I recommend a 55 gallon minimum. If you don't have the moola right now I would do trade-ins with your local fish store (call around to find out who will accept them) or post on Craigslist to help you rehome the synodontis and gouramis. But you never know you might get lucky if you post an ad on Craigslist asking for free tank/filter/etc. Lots of people have aquarium equipment lying around gathering dust.
Feeding - With a tank that small I recommend once a day a small pinch each of flakes/pellets. If you upgrade to a 55 or larger you can do twice a day.
Water Conditioner - I would get Prime and follow the directions. You can get it at Petsmart if you have a store nearby. The large bottle should even be on sale this week.
Water Changes - Once a week I would do a 50% water change myself. If there is gravel be sure to get the vacuum down into it to suck out the detritus that accumulates underneath. Consider switching to sand. It's alot cleaner. You only have to hover over the sand with the vacuum to get the fish poop and stir it up once a week to release any trapped gas. Petco has small bags of sand that are relatively cheap in the USA.
Temperature - 26-28 C is fine.
I have a tropical community tank too. Love them! Good luck with your tank and fish.
