Centerpiece fish

IceH2O

IceH2O

Bazinga
Nov 26, 2005
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So the Betta in the 15 gallon died. My sonm wants another Betta but I find them boring.

Whats a good centerpiece fish for a 15 gallon planted tank with a ton of cherry shrimp and as it stands 3 kuhlis and 2 cories. I'll probably move the cories to the 55 since I have 6 in that tank and add more kuhlis to the 15 gallon tank.

I know I could add a small school of neons or some other small fish but I think he likes to have 1 he can recognize and name.

So what fits with what I have?
 
Sammysaddiction said:
Wow your not taking care of your betta right OR entertaining him enough. Bettas are extremely interesting and entertaining. They are the complete opposite of boring!
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Sorry don't remember asking for opinions of if a Betta is boring or not.


jpappy789 said:
It's all a matter of opinion. I certainly find different fish "boring" when other people thoroughly enjoy them...goldfish come to mind.

Possibly a pair/small group of honey gouramis?
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Have a pair of Honeys in the 55 gallon.
 
i think you could do a German/Bolivian Ram. No idea on how they'd do with shrimp though. If they aren't compatible then I'd go with a Dwaf Gourami. Some will say they will eat shrimp, but Bettas are suppose to eat shrimp too, and you didn't mention that being a problem. My Dwarf Gourami spent a month with 5 RCS and didn't eat any. I swapped the DG for a Betta, and he hasn't eaten any shrimp either.
 
Peacock gudgeons are pretty.
I've heard a lot of the new freshwater gobies are really fun to watch, hoping around and all. I think Mgamer has some new Stiphodon for sale.
Maybe a trio of guppies? There are some super pretty varieties, and you could try your hand at breeding.
 
why not try a molly, or a sailfin molly. They are pretty good fish, easy to take care of, and fun to watch, especially the sailfin ones.

Definately go with more kuhlii's. i have five in my 46 bowfront, and they are excellent fish.
 
stratusfearrr said:
why not try a molly, or a sailfin molly. They are pretty good fish, easy to take care of, and fun to watch, especially the sailfin ones.

Definately go with more kuhlii's. i have five in my 46 bowfront, and they are excellent fish.
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Just five? I have seven in my 37 gallon. :grinyes:

They're like neon tetras in terms of bio-load. Get more!:dance2:
 
Rams would definitely eat any shrimp they can get a hold of. Mollies get too large for a 15 gallon IMHO.

Peacock gudgeons would be sweet but might make it too bottom heavy? Maybe balance it with some small tetras like embers or something then.
 
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