Dithers for large Synspilum

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As the title suggests, I'm looking to throw in some dithers to add some color/movement. My male Syn is currently in a 90G to himself. The only other inhabitants are two BN Plecos. Here are some current ideas (Looking to choose one species). Please share thoughts and/or suggestions.

Roseline Barbs
Turquoise Rainbows
Giant Danios
Australian Rainbows
Tiger Barbs (large)
Others?

Thanks!


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Depends on the aggression of the particular Syn. My male was pretty feisty and he held his own with a Jag, and a large Black Belt and a couple amphilophus species, but my female, at 10" was normally in a tank with a group of 9 clown loaches. Danios would be pretty cool though.
 
Turquoise Rainbow fish! Their color will really compliment each other. I have one (leftover from a different tank) with my Syn pair. Or you could a different route and do either large Swordtails or a group of smaller cichlids, like Rainbow cichlids, Cryptoheros, Thorichthys... all these are from CA too.
 
i think rainbows would look really cool in there. they would bring some more color already in there. but i think giant danios will do the job as long as he isnt a complete terror.

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As previously stated, depends on how aggressive your Synspilum is. I tried 8 Giant Danios once in a 125g with my male jag that was around 7-8" at the time. Not sure if Giant Danios normally stay at the upper levels of the tank but the ones i got did, which made for extremely easy ambush attacks from my Jag. 7 of them were toast that same day, 1 made it to the next day until he became dinner. If your fish likes to hunt, I'd look elsewhere. If not, it could work.

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Thanks guys. I think I'll try the Giant Danios first to make sure he tolerates them (I know they're pretty cheap and readily available).


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ehh said:
i think rainbows would look really cool in there. they would bring some more color already in there. but i think giant danios will do the job as long as he isnt a complete terror.

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Here you are, sir. Taken today w/ flash.
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