Hey all -
New to the hobby, but excited to get started. Have done quite a bit of research on here and other places. Got the tank, setting up and cycling etc is next, but on to the real issue: WHAT FISH TO START WITH???
Lots of the articles here talk about breeding etc., but that is not where I want to go as a beginner. I don't really want dozens to hundreds of extra fry right away...
I want a peaceful, freshwater tank with variety. Some of my thoughts from reading are:
Bettas, neon tetras, golden sailfin molly(s), harlequin rasboras, dwarf or blue gourami, gold barb, zebra danios and a pleco of some variety
I know I won't get all of that in there and will not exceed space issues, but can someone give me some ideas of good grouping sizes and m/f ratios and of things within (or without) that group that will work well together and not have them all messing with each other etc.
ANY IDEAS/OPINIONS WELCOME
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS.....
New to the hobby, but excited to get started. Have done quite a bit of research on here and other places. Got the tank, setting up and cycling etc is next, but on to the real issue: WHAT FISH TO START WITH???
Lots of the articles here talk about breeding etc., but that is not where I want to go as a beginner. I don't really want dozens to hundreds of extra fry right away...
I want a peaceful, freshwater tank with variety. Some of my thoughts from reading are:
Bettas, neon tetras, golden sailfin molly(s), harlequin rasboras, dwarf or blue gourami, gold barb, zebra danios and a pleco of some variety
I know I won't get all of that in there and will not exceed space issues, but can someone give me some ideas of good grouping sizes and m/f ratios and of things within (or without) that group that will work well together and not have them all messing with each other etc.
ANY IDEAS/OPINIONS WELCOME
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS.....