Fish compatibility in shallow tanks.

jamesdson · 01-25-2013, 05:30 AM

Sup guys.

I tried googling for this but I didn't get the suggestions I needed.
I figured that many fish don't like shallow aquarium, (7 1/4ish inches tall).
my school of featherfin rainbow fish would not move and they'd get freaked out like crazy so i moved them.
my CPD's swims around more... but they clump in the corner because they are also stressed out. Gets freaked out really easily and stuff.

Anyone have any suggestions on what school tropical fish I can use in shallow tank? i've seen people with neons doing well... thinking about it. Let me know guys.
Thanks

blink · 01-25-2013, 06:48 AM

CPDs get freaked out and stress easily in any tank until they have a chance to get used to things. More plants and some dither fish will help but they're an easily spooked species.

jemminnifener · 01-25-2013, 09:56 PM

My guess is stick with fish that are not easily fazed and like swimming at the surface. Common pet store varieties would probably work well like zebra danios, white cloud mountain minnows, guppies, etc. Your typical "bomb-proof" fish.

Acro · 01-25-2013, 10:11 PM

I tried going extreme, but some of the suggestions may help you out!
Check it:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...=195564&page=2

blink · 01-26-2013, 05:01 AM

Beckford's Pencilfish may work, or Maculata Rasboras or Kubotai Rasboras, my wife has Maculata and Kubotai in her 12 gallon long which isn't much deeper than what you are working with.

**MABJ** · 01-26-2013, 06:19 AM

Depends on how long and deep* the tank are?

jamesdson · 01-26-2013, 06:48 AM

it is ada 60f. thinking of trying green neons.

**MABJ** · 01-26-2013, 06:59 AM

Neat. I'm a forever advocate of Least Killfish, but neons might be nice. They don't really need vertical space.

01-25-2013, 05:30 AM	#1
jamesdson Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA, USA Posts: 65	Fish compatibility in shallow tanks. Sup guys. I tried googling for this but I didn't get the suggestions I needed. I figured that many fish don't like shallow aquarium, (7 1/4ish inches tall). my school of featherfin rainbow fish would not move and they'd get freaked out like crazy so i moved them. my CPD's swims around more... but they clump in the corner because they are also stressed out. Gets freaked out really easily and stuff. Anyone have any suggestions on what school tropical fish I can use in shallow tank? i've seen people with neons doing well... thinking about it. Let me know guys. Thanks

01-26-2013, 06:19 AM	#6
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,154	Fish compatibility in shallow tanks. Depends on how long and deep* the tank are? __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

01-26-2013, 06:59 AM	#8
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,154	Fish compatibility in shallow tanks. Neat. I'm a forever advocate of Least Killfish, but neons might be nice. They don't really need vertical space. __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

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01-25-2013, 06:48 AM	#2
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 489	CPDs get freaked out and stress easily in any tank until they have a chance to get used to things. More plants and some dither fish will help but they're an easily spooked species.

01-25-2013, 09:56 PM	#3
jemminnifener Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 213	My guess is stick with fish that are not easily fazed and like swimming at the surface. Common pet store varieties would probably work well like zebra danios, white cloud mountain minnows, guppies, etc. Your typical "bomb-proof" fish.

01-25-2013, 10:11 PM	#4
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	I tried going extreme, but some of the suggestions may help you out! Check it: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...=195564&page=2

01-26-2013, 05:01 AM	#5
blink Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 489	Beckford's Pencilfish may work, or Maculata Rasboras or Kubotai Rasboras, my wife has Maculata and Kubotai in her 12 gallon long which isn't much deeper than what you are working with.

01-26-2013, 06:48 AM	#7
jamesdson Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA, USA Posts: 65	it is ada 60f. thinking of trying green neons.