About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question The three red-eyes in my community tank are always in a corner seldom veturing out. The four serpaes are dominating the 29g tank. 4 danios and 6 neons are doing fine always swimming in open. Should I get 1-2 red-eyes (if not all 4-5 of them start hiding away) or 4-6 of another species that can hold their own. Please advise.
Thanks.
Amrita
Answer Hi Amrita
You could try adding a few more red eyes to see if a larger school would make them feel more secure in the tank. Sometimes that'll work. Otherwise, I would consider trading either the serpaes or the red eyes. You don't want to have fish in the tank that will be stressed out or bullied, because that'll just lead to diseases.
