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lilquiz · New Members Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Location: auburn, alabama

I agree about the rainbowfish. The Australian Rainbows, New Guinia Reds are pretty hardy and the bigger they get, the prettier they are.

touie · Regulars Joined: 12 Jul 2004

I'd say go for the rainbow fish too, there are so many colourfull ones out there to choose from!!!

Boydy

Gourami's or Harlequin Rasbora's are great... I keep both with mature angels and have no trouble at all.
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scottsws · Regulars Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA

Gouramis are very colorful fish and in my experience will do just fine with angels. Get ONE decent sized-male even in a 44 gallon tank. Gouramis are intelligent and have individual personalities, which may be the reason why TJTommy doesn't recommend them with angels.

Gouramis swim all over the tank, but generally hang out in the top and then the middle. They are also larger than fish like Rasboros and you don't have to get a school of six as with Rainbowfish (three is NOT a school).

I really like Rams and they are not quite as shy as you may think, but still you have to be careful. They are NOT as colorful as a Gourami, so if you really want color, pass them up.

Scott
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TJ · Regulars Joined: 26 Sep 2005

He used to have a couple gouramis in there but he got rid of them becuase there were problems with the angels and them. I say either get a pair of bolivian rams or 6 dwarf neon rainbows.

fancy · Members Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Location: Ohio

I can't vouch for compatibility, but agree that you would probably like rainbows. I just got 4 Australians 2 weeks ago for a 46 gal & plan on adding more rainbows (prob Boesemans & Reds). They are very colorful & very fast (esp at feeding time).
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StormRavin · Members Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Location: Burlington, NC USA

One type of fish I have yet to see mentioned is Killifish. They are a mid to top level fish that is very colorful and comes in many different varieties. I have 2 Blue panchax killis and they are a wonderful, colorful peaceful addition to my tank. You can also check out the gallery for some other types of killifish.

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Aplocheilus_panchax.php

Livebearer101 · Regulars Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Location: Manchester UK

RAINBOWS RAINBOWS RAINBOWS

They're simple amazing fish, get some.

Snarf! · Regulars Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Location: PA

Pearl danios, if you can get any. They're as pretty as, and usually cheaper than, rainbowfish in the correct lighting. They even look like rainbow fish (shapewise).
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McP · Advisors Joined: 24 Jul 2004