I recently led a friend to a fish store I trust locally to add some fish to his wife's 55g tank. She takes wonderful care of her tank and fish, truly cares about it, and it shows..
Problem is that after she purchased 6 fish and brought them home, not only did they die, but a few fish she has had for a while too. Including a couple really nice Rainbows (blue) and a Gourami of some sort. Ick was most likely the culprit, the tank itself was well established.
Now I feel like I failed them. Unfortunately I am a Cichlid keeper and other than a molly, zebra danios, or the like, I don't deal with Tropical tanks.
I am wondering what you "experts" would recommend getting this tank back in order with. I would like to see a nice small school of something, relative harmony, good color and hardy. Asking too much?
Also- any in CCA breeding quality fish that can be recommended.
Currently- she has a pair or trio of Corys, maybe a Gourami left and a couple small odd balls. I will get the specifics when I talk with them soon..
Thanks- Marc and family..
Problem is that after she purchased 6 fish and brought them home, not only did they die, but a few fish she has had for a while too. Including a couple really nice Rainbows (blue) and a Gourami of some sort. Ick was most likely the culprit, the tank itself was well established.
Now I feel like I failed them. Unfortunately I am a Cichlid keeper and other than a molly, zebra danios, or the like, I don't deal with Tropical tanks.
I am wondering what you "experts" would recommend getting this tank back in order with. I would like to see a nice small school of something, relative harmony, good color and hardy. Asking too much?
Also- any in CCA breeding quality fish that can be recommended.
Currently- she has a pair or trio of Corys, maybe a Gourami left and a couple small odd balls. I will get the specifics when I talk with them soon..
Thanks- Marc and family..