[cfox29]

I have a 29 gallon, moderately planted tank. Tank is matured with stable water parameters and weekly WCs performed.

I have planned a tank with small fish in schools/shoals all along. I have 12 neon tetras and 9 cory habrosus. Through online order, today I received 10 green rasboras and 12 boraras brigittae. Drip acclimated them into the tank. No QT tank, which I know is a no-no, but I don't have one.

I had researched the fact that all 4 of my fish species will be close to 1 inch when matured. The green rasboras I received are mature (or close to) and are about the size of my neons and habrosus. They are out and about and already colored nicely.

The brigittae, however, are tiny; probably 1/2 the size of the other species at best. They are hiding and quite pale, which obviously isn't a big deal given they have been in the tank for less than half a day.

For those who have owned these (brigittae), did you keep them with other fish and if so, how did they do? I am a bit worried about the size differential and wondering if I made a mistake.

 

[cfox29]

Thanks for the responses. Today was day #2 and they spent some time low under the shade of rocks and plants and some time near the top of the tank. Some would swim around mid- level with the neons and green rasboras. They haven't been bothered yet that i have seen. I wish I had more than 12 after reading the responses. But, I don't want to overstock my tank and shipping charges from Wetspots in Portland, Oregon are steep; my wife would kill me if I ordered $20 worth of fish with $45 shipping.

My water is softish (6 dgh) but it is alkaline at 7.8 unfortunately.

What do you feed them? I have hikari micropellets and a variety of frozen.

I am considering floating plants for added security.