Top 41 - 50 Freshwater Fish 2006
Rated #41: Freshwater Fish - Placidochromis Phenochilus - Malawi Cichlid Stocking In 75 Gallons Tank
Username: Thomas
Country: United States
Rank:
#41 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Thomas on
Ratings:
4.72
Number of votes:
50
Quote:
none
Fish Kept:
Africans- Malawi and Tanganyika, Marine fish
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
Research your fish carefully before stocking your aquarium. Buy known sexes of fish and pair accordingly when stocking African cichlids. Don't stock with juvenile unsexed fish unless you are willing to part with some to male aggression.
Description:
Placidochromis phenochilus juvie taken with Nikon D70 with Phoenix 100 mm macro and White Lightning studio strobe.
Rated #42: Freshwater Fish - Polypterus Retropinnis - Retropinnis Bichir Stocking In 75 Gallons Tank
Username: darkwing
Country: United States
Rank:
#42 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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darkwing on
Ratings:
4.72
Number of votes:
46
Quote:
If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything
About Yourself:
I got interested in fish through my father. I have had fish for almost 15 years. I worked in a petstore for 10 years. That was when my hobby truly took off and the variety of the fish I kept inlarged.
Fish Kept:
Common Oscar
Lungfish
Pacu
Amazon Redtailed Catfish
Corals/Plants:
Usually a mix of live and plastic plants.
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
Keep reading and learning. It isn't as hard as most people think. Always do your water changes.
Description:
Lungfish
Rated #43: Freshwater Fish - Cynotilapia Afra - Afra Cichlid Stocking In 160 Gallons Tank
Username: Erik Albers
Country: United States
Rank:
#43 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Erik Albers on
Ratings:
4.71
Number of votes:
52
Quote:
none
About Yourself:
none
Fish Kept:
Mainly African cichlids... two apistos... and a few dither fish that have stuck with me :p
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
160 gallons
Advice:
Plan ahead!
Description:
extremely dominant cyno afra "white top"
Rated #44: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Spp. - Pigeon Blood Discus Stocking In 27 Gallons Tank
Username: Adam
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#44 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Adam on
Ratings:
4.71
Number of votes:
52
Fish Kept:
Discus, tetra, catfish
Corals/Plants:
All artificial plants
Tank Size:
27 gallons
Advice:
Never overstock, especially when you start a new aquarium!
Description:
Mulder, my turquoise Discus
Rated #45: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Sp. - Royal Red Discus Stocking In 56 Gallons Tank
Username: Jake
Country: United States
Rank:
#45 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Jake on
Ratings:
4.67
Number of votes:
55
Quote:
seriously?!
About Yourself:
I am a 27 year old project Architect from Chicago.
Fish Kept:
6 discus (varied), 1 featherfin sydontis, 1 siamese algea eater.
Corals/Plants:
Amazon Sword, vals, tiger lotus, red ludwigia, java moss, dwarf sag, and an ozelotte sword.
Tank Size:
56 gallons
Advice:
Nothing in this hobby happens fast, except algae.
Description:
Assorted Discus
Rated #46: Freshwater Fish - Cyphotilapia Frontosa - Frontosa Cichlid Stocking In 45 Gallons Tank
Username: Dennis ''Mitchell'' Landrum
Country: United States
Rank:
#46 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Submitted By:
Dennis ''Mitchell'' Landrum on
Ratings:
4.65
Number of votes:
49
Quote:
Keep your damn hands away from my tanks!!!
About Yourself:
I've owned 3 freshwater tanks and 1 saltwater tank. My first freshwater tank i got when i was little and i can't remember how many gallons it was. My second was a 9 gallon and i gave it to my sister when i got my third one witch is a 45 gallon. And my saltwater tank is a 20 gallon.
Fish Kept:
FRESHWATER- 2 Bala sharks, 3 parrot fish, 1 silver dollar, 2 fire eels,1 chinese alge eater, 1 pleco, i had a frontosa but it died, and some that i dont know the names of. SALTWATER- 1 percula clownfish, 1 canary wrasse, 4 snails, 1 sand sifting star fish, 1 chocolate chip star fish, 1 cleaner shrimp, And a lobster.
Corals/Plants:
FRESHWATER- 3 Texas holey rocks, 1 amber rock, and some live plants. SALTWATER- 1 Texas holy rock, 2 white rocks, and some petrified wood.
Tank Size:
45 gallons
Advice:
Don't rush when your setting up your tank and be sure to ask if a fish that your about to buy will get along with the fish you already have. Some fish will fight others .
Description:
My Frontosa. I took this photo the night before it died.
Rated #47: Freshwater Fish - Protomelas Steveni - Taiwan Reef Stocking In 135 Gallons Tank
Username: Angelo
Country: Canada
Rank:
#47 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Submitted By:
Angelo on
Ratings:
4.61
Number of votes:
49
Quote:
go big
About Yourself:
hobbyist
Fish Kept:
cichlids
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
135 gallons
Advice:
dont give up
Description:
reef
Rated #48: Freshwater Fish - Nandopsis Octofasciatum - Jack Dempsey Stocking In 75 Gallons Tank
Username: Mike
Country: United States
Rank:
#48 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Submitted By:
Mike on
Ratings:
4.6
Number of votes:
43
Quote:
umm...i dunno
About Yourself:
i like fish
Fish Kept:
Jack Dempsey, 2 male texas cichlids and a female texas cichlid ** i just gave those away, i am now the owner of 2 red bellied piranha's*** (75g)
Mollies, tetras, catfish, gouramis ( 10g)
Corals/Plants:
fake plants
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
Start big, cause youll end up buying big anyway, youll save alot of money if you start big.
Description:
Jack dempsey
Rated #49: Freshwater Fish - Papiliochromis Ramirezi - German Blue Ram Stocking In 46 Gallons Tank
Username: Linz
Country: United States
Rank:
#49 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Submitted By:
Linz on
Ratings:
4.57
Number of votes:
51
About Yourself:
To see the fishy miracle of life.....
Fish Kept:
, *46 Gallon Bowfront*,
4 Angelfish ,
1 German Blue Ram,
1 Powder Bllue Gourami,
7 Harlequin Raspboras,
3 Clown Loaches
, ,
*Five Gallon Hex*,
1 Betta Splenden,
Corals/Plants:
Polypropylene variety.
<br><br>That means plastic.
<br><br>I actually have the remains of a few live plants..my angels however are working on finishing those off as a snack.
Tank Size:
46 gallons
Description:
German Blue Ram
Rated #50: Freshwater Fish - Cyphotilapia Frontosa - Frontosa Cichlid Stocking In 225 Gallons Tank
Username: Sean
Country: Australia
Rank:
#50 out of 268 Freshwater Fish submitted 2006
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
4.56
Number of votes:
54
Quote:
Nil Stress
About Yourself:
I am currently in the Royal Australian Navy so my aquarium has to be self sufficient as my wife doesnt touch it. This could be up to 3 months at a time. Timers and self feeders do all the work. Vey easy to maintain
Fish Kept:
6 x Frontosa's
5 x Dolphin Fish (Blue Moorii)
4 x Bala Sharks
4 x Clown Loaches
4 x Electric Yellows
1 x Golden Gourami
Corals/Plants:
Plastic Plants
Self Cured Large Aquarium Rocks. (Very Easy)
Tank Size:
225 gallons
Advice:
Stick at it. The bigger the tank the easier it is to look after.
Description:
My 6 Foot Aquarium
Very Large Self Cured Rocks (Easy)
Fontosa's (My Favourite)