Robbies Betta Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Iriatherina werneri "Threadfin Rainbowfish" hey guys I found these natives on the net and was wondering if I could fit them in a 2ft tank. They need a group of bout 5 and grow from 1-2 inches long. I just love the look of them, and would like some natives, now I'm kinda over all the "exotics" the tank has plenty of plants, will have 2 baby BN, a cory, and bout 4 smallish snails. I got 3 Black Widows in at the mo, but I'll have to get rid of them eventually. I also have another tank that is slightly deeper and wider than a standard 2ft (one of those jebo all in one unit things, Have no idea what brand it is tho) so would that be better? cause I want to use it. I've had it for bout 2 years and haven't set it up yet I'm gonna try and plant the tank pretty heavily, but leave some open spaces, don't know bout drifwood or rocks yet, maybe, maybe not also, what other fish would be good to have with them? other small natives perhaps? remembering that I'm gonna have the 2 BN, and will possibly get rid of the Cory, but deff gonna get rid of the BW's unless my parents let me set up a second fish tank. was also thinking maybe some small shrimp cheers and thanx for the ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yeah both those tanks should be fine Robbie... keep threadfins with similar sized fish and temperament. I want to set up a 2FT tank with these guys... I want to get some spotted blue-eyes to go with the threadfin... very nice fish. I also think with natives its best to stick with larger schools of one or two species then have different kinds as it starts to make the tank look a little... hmm what’s the word i’m looking for... tacky? .. Unrealistic might be the better word. Look around at setups... the better ones look raw and natural. I think some rocks and driftwood would might it look even better! they also love well planted tanks! :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Here is a video of Threadfin and spotted blue-eye together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Here are a couple of videos of some native tanks setups for some ideas!... I think these setups are awesome... with larger setups you can throw more kinds of natives in without making the tank look 'setup'. I think this tank is well balanced! not planted to much to hide the fish. Although the tank in the second video i like a bit better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanx heaps for all that Brett Muchly appreciated :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Does anyone have any pics of the Threadfins or Spotted Blue Eyes from Aquagreen.com.au I'm thinking of getting them from there, but have no idea what their fish look like. but I've decided to get these fish, as I love the look of them :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 heres a pic of daves i got of the angfa forums, http://upload8.postimage.org/232579/photo_hosting.html these are the Ankabadbiri variety. Send Dave an email and get him to send you a catalogue, has photos of plants and fish he doesnt have on his website. I believe that most of the photos on Adrian Tapin's website are congurent with the varieties that dave keeps too http://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/Cyano.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Thanx for that Daniel yep, I sent him an email, and he's replied. Those Threadfins are the ones that I want as well so can't wait to save up abit and then get them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 save up? arent they $3.30 each? how many are you planning to get!!!!! haha I seen a guy who had a 6ft tank and is planning to get about 80 and then have another 80 or so blue-eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 WHOA, yeah they're cheap, just gotta save up for all the tank deco, and then I'll get fish and plants in one hit :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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