What is the best couple fish to start your tank with

[ak_guppy]

I was wondering what the first couple fish and plants are to start out with??
AK, :happyfish

 

[alyssia]

IMO chromis and tank bred clowns are pretty hardy.

 

[blessedyo]

Well other than my hitch hicking dotty back, the chromis damsel is what I have used to cycle my tank. The chromis are $3.99 each.

 

[alyssia]

AK guppy, I assumed that your tank is cycled. I wouldn't put any fish in until it is.

 

[mopar9012]

dont get damsels....once they get bigger they get mean and u will regret getting one. get a clown fish to start out. thats what i would do...maybe a firefish. FYI if you plan on getting an angel fish add it LAST.

 

[ak_guppy]

Well my tank is only 10 gallons so i cant put much in it.

 

[milomlo]

I say clownfish to start off with.

 

[fedukeford]

clowns, gobies, dottybacks, blennys, dwarf angels are all good to start out with

 

[jakebtc]

Originally Posted by fedukeford
clowns, gobies, dottybacks, blennys, dwarf angels are all good to start out with

I agree but just remeber you only have a 10 gal

 

[fedukeford]

ooops i didnt read that part, forget any dwarf angels

 

[coachklm]

and remember a small tank is much harder to maintain/stabilize then any of the larger bred tanks...

 

[agent707]

LOL, Damsels are only good for starter fish if you plan on later putting something in your tank that will eat them...

 

[moby]

LOL! My favorite fish is any that eat damsels! Mean little rascals, but you have to respect them, for their size they are fearless.

Moby

 

[jsgreer1]

when i started my tank i had a striped damsel and thats all and then i added a percula clown and the damsel tried to push him around and was quickly put in his place.
damsels are quite hardy and the clownfish may be just as hardy and the clownfish is nicer looking so id go that route.
what part of pa you from?

 

[sleasia]

Yeah, I would stay away from damsels..they are mean, and hard to catch later...go with chromis, they are peaceful, inexpensive,and hardy.

 

[ak_guppy]

I live near chambersburg. And thanks for all your help.
AK, :happyfish