Hi Tynk,

Thanks for your thoughts - it's so good to get anther point of view.


Khuli loaches need more of their own kind and I see that you listed *a*
Khuli loach.

Mmm, I think you might be right there - perhaps 2 would be better. Or
may be a small group of otos.


Being from America, I am not up on how many liters is in gallons. Do
you know? If not..somebody help me on this.

It's just over 30 US Gallons.


With Bettas, each has it's own personality. What will be fine with one,
may not with another.

I know what you mean. If I did put a betta in the tank I would move
one of my current bettas who is already happily living with 5
Rummynose Tetras. I could move all six fish and perhaps add to the
Rummynose's too. I think he would fit right in - he is not a bully
but he doesn't hide either -always investigating every inch of tank
and displaying to the female betta in the tank next door. I'm sure he
has his eye on her.


My concern would be the Tetras you've listed. I personally do not know
the tempermant of those particular ones, so this may be an issue for a
Betta. Most Tetras are fin nippers (except Neons, Cardinals and I think
Black Neons or Gold Neons..but I could be wrong on those last 2).

Rummynose and Lemon tetras are very peaceful, shy fish, unlike a
number of other tetras - it's why I like them. I once had a species
tank of Tiger Barbs which I found difficult to watch in the end as
they seemed to always be struggling for dominance, even in a large
group on their own. I much prefer the smaller more peaceful fish.



Killifish....Don't they need a small, quiet tank to them selves? Again,
I could be totally wrong on that, but I have not seen them listed with
other community type fish. I do know somebody that is VERY
knowledgeable on Killies, so if you still want info on a particular
type, let me know if you'd like me to ask him. There are so many types
of Killies that not everyone here may know the specifics about each
(which Larry would).

I've never kept killis before but I have often wanted to. I know
there's a steel blue Killi (Fundulopanchax gardneri) which is
recommended for a community aquarium in this month's Practical
Fishkeeping magazine (the definitive fishkeeping magazine in the UK),
so I'm thinking it's OK, although I'd bow to the knowldge of a real
Killi expert every time.

Have you seen the Powder Blue Gouramis? They are just that...powder
blue but metallic. Gorgeous fish.
If you go with any Gouramis, stay away from a male Betta. They're too
closely related and having both males in one tank could be a problem
(fighting).

Those blue gouramis are beautiful - I thought about them again and
again, but when I researched them I kept coming across the advice to
keep with similar sized fish making me think that they may be too
boistrous for the small tank mates I've got in mind - a shame because,
like you, I think they're truly georgeous!

Thanks again for your thoughts,

Muddy