I just recently discovered a type of fish that I am really excited about having. They are called African Butterfly Fish. By no means are they large "monsters", but from what I have researched so far is that they are aggressive eaters that are fun to watch.
My question is about how to house them. They need a higher PH level (6.5-7.5) with a "softer" water hardness. They also like shallow water with plants and floating plants. If I were to create a planted habitat for them, where would I start? They do not get very big, 4" max, and like a lot of surface area. I am thinking of going with a 29g long, and putting a few plants in that would live happily with them. They like 72-82degree water and I am unsure what types of plants can live in those conditions.
I am sorry if this is a silly question to post, I just want to provide the best home for my fish when I get them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
My question is about how to house them. They need a higher PH level (6.5-7.5) with a "softer" water hardness. They also like shallow water with plants and floating plants. If I were to create a planted habitat for them, where would I start? They do not get very big, 4" max, and like a lot of surface area. I am thinking of going with a 29g long, and putting a few plants in that would live happily with them. They like 72-82degree water and I am unsure what types of plants can live in those conditions.
I am sorry if this is a silly question to post, I just want to provide the best home for my fish when I get them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction! I have read the sticky about planted tanks and all and I still don't know if the plants can hurt the PH and hardness of water!