Beginning fish stocking

[OrangeCones]

According to the link:

Black phantom tetra

"The male and female Black phantom tetras are very easy to distinguish from each other. The female Black phantom tetra has red adipose, pectoral, and anal fins. The male has a silvery or smoky gray colouration. The male is also equipped with a bigger dorsal fin."

 

[Kruse]

So I'm down to just one now. He appears fine for the time being, but we'll see how long that lasts. I feel bad for him being all alone now. I've pretty much lost one a day, minus yesterday and another day. I just can't quite figure out what might have been causing them to die one by one like that with the water parameters not showing anything unusual.

If I lose this last one, which I fully expect, should I start dosing the tank with a tiny amount of ammonia again to keep things maintained?

 

[lauraf]

How long are you planning to keep the tank going before you add any fish again?

 

[Kruse]

I was thinking about trying to get a group of something Wednesday. I haven't decided what type to go with though.

 

[lauraf]

Then your tank should be fine without adding ammonia . . . . Let us know what you decide on!

 

[Kruse]

My only concern has been if they are dying from neon tetra disease, and the next group of fish (whatever they are) will get it unless I basically clean and restart the tank.

 

[lauraf]

Well, that's different. If you do take the tank apart to clean it, then yes, you will need to cycle it again . . . .

 

[Kruse]

So, would you guys have any ideas/suggestions for fish that would go well with a group of Pristella Tetra and can handle higher pH water?

I was thinking about a gourami (if I can find one somewhere) or a couple of colorful guppies.