New critters?

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:55 am

I had a school of about 25 praecox in with a school of 25 pristella tetras without crowding issues in a 90. Only reason I changed it was that I needed a dither fish for my 75 with juvenile Frontosa cichlids. Moved the rainbows over there and now the Frontosa are regularly out and about, whereas they previously just had their faces poked out from the holes they were hiding in as the only fish in the tank.

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:16 pm

Robert

Thanks!

Jim

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:14 am

Where to get the "odd fish?" If someone wants something unusual like melanotaenia praecox where do you find them. Obviously not Petsmart. So what is a reputable source elsewhere?

Thanks

Jim

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:16 am

Since you are up at the MD side, try Congressional Aquariums in Rockville. Their prices are a little on the high side, but they tend to have nice, healthy fish.

Arlene

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:22 am

Arlene

Thanks! I'll give them a call when the time comes.

Jim

Post by **krisw** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:45 am

Jim, House of Tropicals in Glen Burnie should also carry M. praecox (and several other oddballs), and GWAPA gets a 10% discount there with your membership card...

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:16 am

You might be surprised by Petsmart, they had praecox last time I was in there.

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:17 am

and was just as surprised by Petco when I picked up Roseline sharks last week there.

Jim Miller · Post by **Jim Miller** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:01 am

I wonder if it varies by store wrt Pet*. I've never seen anything in either of my locals in our frequent visits for dog/cat food that would make me want to buy something.

I'll keep my eye out however and thanks for the pointer to HoT.

Jim

150EH · Post by **150EH** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:59 am

I have 31 Rummynosed Tetra, Oto's, Cherry Barbs, etc. and all these would make good tank mates with shrimp in a well planted tank, and imo Rummys are the best schooling fish. I think you would be wise to stay with fish that max out at 1.5 to 2 inches to keep a healthy population of shrimp.

My tank has some old stock that does not allow me to keep any shrimp but I would love to have some. I have Kribensis, SAE, Dwarf Chain Loaches that are too large and would love to snack on some shrimp, but after they are gone I will make the addition of shrimp into the tank.

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