Fish Recommendation

mistergreen · 10-25-2009, 05:48 PM

I'm looking for a 1-2 medium size fish (4"-7"), top or middle level, in a 75G river tank, preferably Asian.

I was thinking a perl gourami but the flow is a bit strong but there are calmer areas. And all the fish are fast river fish so I'm not sure if that's a good fit.

**legomaniac89** · 10-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Torpedo Barbs? They like a lot of current

mistergreen · 10-25-2009, 06:45 PM

aren't they better in groups? and they do get territorial?

Ariel301 · 10-26-2009, 01:33 AM

There's plenty of medium sized rainbowfish species from Southeast Asia. They love the high current and seem to stay near the top, school together, and are very active. You might look at a couple of Red Irian rainbows.

mistergreen · 10-26-2009, 02:10 AM

which rainbows are from asia?
I thought about rainbows too. I might cheat and get a rainbow. thanks.

mistergreen · 10-26-2009, 02:48 AM

OH! forgot about giant danio!

JennaH · 10-26-2009, 10:55 AM

i like the opaline gouramis. the colors can be really pretty sometimes and i think they get 5-6"

wee andy · 10-26-2009, 11:47 AM

I moved my filter to the back wall so my pearl would have space between it and the front wall and now he has claimed that space as his territory. My flow is fairly strong but i just directed it along the back wall at the top so by the time it does get to him it is extremely weak

plaakapong · 10-26-2009, 04:14 PM

If you're looking at rainbows consider madagscar rainbows,bedotia madagascariensis. Obviously not Asian, but they are beautiful, and though food hogs like most rainbows they are a bit less frantic than other rainbow species. I really like mine! I think most rainbow species will be happier with at least 3 though.
http://www.rainbowfish.info/forum/vi...hp?f=21&t=1223

**HoustonFishFanatic** · 10-26-2009, 04:39 PM

Have you thought about Rasbora pauciperforata or Rasbora rubrodorsalis. These species look awesome in large planted tanks in a nice shoal. There are also quiet a few nice Puntius sp suitable for large planted tanks.

**NJAquaBarren** · 10-26-2009, 06:05 PM

Redtail black shark. One will be fine, adults reach your target size. They even eat a little algae.

**lauraleellbp** · 10-26-2009, 06:50 PM

What about some loaches?

There's some really fantastic species being imported now. IMO a school of loaches would look spectacular in a 75gal tank, and be perfect with your Asian theme.

mistergreen · 10-26-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

What about some loaches?

There's some really fantastic species being imported now. IMO a school of loaches would look spectacular in a 75gal tank, and be perfect with your Asian theme.

oh, there are loaches in there( 5 B. histrionica )... They like to hide during the day so they're not much fun.

I went to a lfs and they have torpedo barbs. They seems mild manner enough. I think I'll get them. The guy at the lfs told me to hold off buying because the tank has an ich outbreak. How many places does that? (very cool)

mistergreen · 10-28-2009, 08:48 PM

I got 3- 2 inch torpedos. Yikes, I had no idea how expensive they are. Well, I guess I saved on shipping. Hopefully I can breed them.

jabbott · 10-28-2009, 09:40 PM

Good luck with the torpedos. I've always thought those were great looking fish but the price was a sticking point.

10-25-2009, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,202	Fish Recommendation I'm looking for a 1-2 medium size fish (4"-7"), top or middle level, in a 75G river tank, preferably Asian. I was thinking a perl gourami but the flow is a bit strong but there are calmer areas. And all the fish are fast river fish so I'm not sure if that's a good fit. __________________ Algae happens.

10-25-2009, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
legomaniac89 Cryptocoryne Addict (View User Tanks) PTrader: (47/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 2,177	Torpedo Barbs? They like a lot of current __________________ Proud Member of the Michiana Aquarium Society "Halcyon" - 20g long 'scape --- Low Tech 20H --- Cacti and Succulents 10G Carnivorous Plants Terrarium --- 10g in the works --- 20g Crypt Setup

10-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,202	aren't they better in groups? and they do get territorial? __________________ Algae happens.

10-26-2009, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,202	which rainbows are from asia? I thought about rainbows too. I might cheat and get a rainbow. thanks. __________________ Algae happens.

10-26-2009, 02:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,202	OH! forgot about giant danio! __________________ Algae happens.

10-26-2009, 01:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ariel301 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kingman, Arizona Posts: 376	There's plenty of medium sized rainbowfish species from Southeast Asia. They love the high current and seem to stay near the top, school together, and are very active. You might look at a couple of Red Irian rainbows.

10-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
JennaH Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: mesa, AZ Posts: 182	i like the opaline gouramis. the colors can be really pretty sometimes and i think they get 5-6" __________________ *4 8 * 15 * 16 * 23 * 42**

10-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
wee andy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 7	I moved my filter to the back wall so my pearl would have space between it and the front wall and now he has claimed that space as his territory. My flow is fairly strong but i just directed it along the back wall at the top so by the time it does get to him it is extremely weak

10-26-2009, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
plaakapong Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bellingham, Wa. Posts: 215	If you're looking at rainbows consider madagscar rainbows,bedotia madagascariensis. Obviously not Asian, but they are beautiful, and though food hogs like most rainbows they are a bit less frantic than other rainbow species. I really like mine! I think most rainbow species will be happier with at least 3 though. http://www.rainbowfish.info/forum/vi...hp?f=21&t=1223

10-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
HoustonFishFanatic Crypt Nut (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 254	Have you thought about Rasbora pauciperforata or Rasbora rubrodorsalis. These species look awesome in large planted tanks in a nice shoal. There are also quiet a few nice Puntius sp suitable for large planted tanks. __________________ Checkout my blog AquaMusing

10-26-2009, 06:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
NJAquaBarren Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 168	Redtail black shark. One will be fine, adults reach your target size. They even eat a little algae.

10-26-2009, 06:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 11,728	What about some loaches? There's some really fantastic species being imported now. IMO a school of loaches would look spectacular in a 75gal tank, and be perfect with your Asian theme. __________________ Laura Lee's tank Journals: At Work-10 gal Shrimpy Crypt Jungle, 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank (in progress), At Home- 46 gal Low Tech Planted (in progress), 90 gal New World Community August 2009 Fishing trip in the Amazon; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin (in progress)

10-28-2009, 08:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,202	I got 3- 2 inch torpedos. Yikes, I had no idea how expensive they are. Well, I guess I saved on shipping. Hopefully I can breed them. __________________ Algae happens.

10-28-2009, 09:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
jabbott Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 44	Good luck with the torpedos. I've always thought those were great looking fish but the price was a sticking point.

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