Mister Gardener wrote:
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:42:27 -0400, Mister Gardener
wrote:


On 14 Apr 2006 21:15:48 -0700, "Mariachi" wrote:


hey guys just trying to figure out what kind of fish I want to put in
my 36G Hex tank. I haven't set it up yet but am planning on doing it
soon. The water from my tap is hard with a PH around 7.5-8 so I am
just after fish suggestions for fish suitable for my water/tank.

Thanks!

Gee. We've just been talking about the beauty and grace of a very
large shoal of neons in a planted tank, and here you come with your
empty 36 gallons . . .

-- Mister Gardener

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http://www.thekrib.com/


Now that was stupid. Next time you suggest fish for a new tank, check
out the water conditions - neons in ph 7.5-8? Forget it.

-- Mister Gardener

How about some Rainbows? They come in varying sizes and colours and are
fascinating to watch...the one drawback is that most of the places round
here only stock young fish so you don't get an immediate payback - it
took around 6 months (IME) for the Boesmans and the reds m to come into
their full colours - these might grow a bit large eventually for a 36G
though

check out:-

http://www.members.optushome.com.au/...n/Contents.htm

BTW I am biased...starting to collect rainbows at the moment and love
them to bits. Even the smallest I have (Blue Eyed Getrudes) are full of
personality and character...

Collection so far:-

6 Boesman rainbows
2 Red Rainbows
15-20 Blue Eyed Getrudes
13 Celebes rainbows - these shoal together...

Another option with a high pH and hard water might be African Cichlids....

Gill