Top 10 Freshwater Fish 2009
Rated #1: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Aequifasciatus - Golden Melon Discus Stocking In 127 Gallons Tank
Username: Sivan
Country: Sweden
Rank:
#1 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
8.08
Number of votes:
12
About Yourself:
I have had many aquariums and many different kinds of fish. As I have tried on new varieties and have experienced their different ways of playing and caring for their brood, curiosity has only become greater. And now it is only Discus!
Fish Kept:
11 Discus ( 2 Blue Diamond, 2 Royal Blue, 1 Red Melon, 1 Golden Melon, 1 Rose Red, 1 Golden Candle, 1 Checkerboard pigeon, 1 Leopard, 1 Marlboro Red) 2 Ancistrus, 1 Gibbicept, 1 Platydoras costatus, 3 st Corydoras.
Corals/Plants:
Most only fabric plants.
Tank Size:
127 gallons
Advice:
A lot of caring = Beautiful and prosperous Discus fishes
Description:
Discus Golden Melon with fry
Rated #2: Freshwater Fish - Aulonocara Red Orchid Stocking In 90 Gallons Tank
Username: Robb McDougall
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#2 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
7.85
Number of votes:
33
Quote:
Always a Pleasure, Never a Chore
About Yourself:
Im am a 22 year old young man who is currently setting up a business setting up and maintaining aquariums in the north west of England.
Fish Kept:
Theres a few too many to list in my tanks now but basically, Male Only Aulonocara and Haps - Cichlids
Corals/Plants:
Plastic Plants, Ive never been a big fan of real plants.
Tank Size:
90 gallons
Advice:
Keep it clean! I do 45-50% water changes every week without fail. Also over filter your tanks as much as you can, I put twice the filtration recommended, it keeps the water cleaner, safer and more movement, If you can afford another filter theres no disadvantage
Description:
Aulonocara Red Orchid
Rated #3: Freshwater Fish - Melanochromis Johannii - Johanni Cichlid Stocking In 90 Gallons Tank
Username: Steven Nieto
Country: United States
Rank:
#3 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
7.43
Number of votes:
14
Fish Kept:
African Chiclids.
Corals/Plants:
Plastic
Tank Size:
90 gallons
Advice:
Take your time when setting up a fish tank and make sure you get it the way you want it.
Description:
This is one of my fovorite fish in the tank. Take a close look at his teeth.
Rated #4: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Sp. - Yellow Marlboro Discus Stocking In 180 Gallons Tank
Username: David Robinson
Country: Canada
Rank:
#4 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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David Robinson on
Ratings:
7.33
Number of votes:
12
Quote:
Yes you have to buy a heater, they are tropical fish...
About Yourself:
Keeping fish for about 30 years, have raised angels commercially and trying to raise Discus now. This show tank is my grow out tank. I have 4 30 gallon bare tanks in waiting for when the pairs start to get frisky. My other life long hobby is photography, so photographing my fish is the best challenge of all.
Fish Kept:
Discus, Angel fish Cardinal Tetras, Clown Loaches, Gold Spotted Plecostomus and Albino Coryadoras.
Corals/Plants:
Live plants
Tank Size:
180 gallons
Advice:
Patience, Patience, Patience
Description:
A couple of my Discus getting to know each other, nothing has come of it.
Rated #5: Freshwater Fish - Aulonocara Rubescens - Ruby Red Peacock Stocking In 190 Gallons Tank
Username: Dave Boyce
Country: United States
Rank:
#5 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
7.13
Number of votes:
16
About Yourself:
I have been in the hobby for around 40 years. I started with angle fish but now all I do are african cichlids. I am a truck driver. I really enjoy breeding and raising quality africans. I have over 3000 gallons in my fish room and to keep up with the water changes every week you really have to enjoy doing it.
Fish Kept:
african cichlids: peacock, Haps, Frontosa
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
190 gallons
Advice:
Weekly water changes of 25% and a high quality healthy diet will bring the best color out of you fish.
Description:
My breeder male ruby red peacock. i have been breeding this line for at least 4 years now.
Rated #6: Freshwater Fish - Nandopsis Octofasciatum - Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Stocking In 55 Gallons Tank
Username: joey
Country: United States
Rank:
#6 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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joey on
Ratings:
7.1
Number of votes:
20
Quote:
none
About Yourself:
none
Fish Kept:
african cichlids, nw cichlids, loaches, tetras,barbs,gouramis, sharks, catfish,betas,angelfish,danios,guppies platies,swordtails,rasboras,goldfish...ect
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
cycle your tank before you add fish
Description:
jack dempsey
Rated #7: Freshwater Fish - Blue Turquoise Discus Stocking In 30 Gallons Tank
Username: il2fd
Country: Australia
Rank:
#7 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
6.88
Number of votes:
17
About Yourself:
Only just started keeping fish again. So far I have:
-30G Cichlid Tank
-7G Planted Tank
-30cm Cube Planted Tank
-7G Reef Tank
-112G Tank that is waiting for contents
Fish Kept:
Lots lol. Message me or email me to find out more.
Tank Size:
30 gallons
Advice:
Join forums, read and ask questions.
Description:
My Discus
Rated #8: Freshwater Fish - Aulonocara Nyassae Var. - Peacock Cichlid, Orange Blossom Stocking In 72 Gallons Tank
Username: constance
Country: United States
Rank:
#8 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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constance on
Ratings:
6.85
Number of votes:
13
About Yourself:
36 years old. I work behind a desk everyday with no windows. My fishtank is my joy and addiction...
Fish Kept:
1- Male Yellow Labidochromis (yellow lab) 1- Male Aulonocara Stuartgranti, 1-Male Haplochromis sp.(Flameback) 1-Siamese algae eater,
Corals/Plants:
No live plants.
Tank Size:
72 gallons
Advice:
Read, Read, Read as much as you can. Ask questions when you don't know.
Description:
MY NEWEST CICHLID.
Rated #9: Freshwater Fish - Eleotris Picta - Spotted Seeper Stocking In 48 Gallons Tank
Username: Rhonda
Country: Canada
Rank:
#9 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
6.83
Number of votes:
18
Quote:
none
About Yourself:
I love fish and aquariums. I find them very relaxing to watch..better than T.V!! I have 7 aquariums now and want more. I'm hooked!!
Fish Kept:
Guppies,Mollies, Swordtails, platties, and a Water Cow Goby.
Corals/Plants:
All Fake Plants. Would LOVE to have a planted tank. Don't know how or where to start. Still learning and researching!!
Tank Size:
48 gallons
Advice:
I'm new at this, I could use some advice.
Description:
This is Russell. My "Water Cow Goby" also know as a "Spotted Sleeper Goby" or "Eleotris Picta" He will eat anything that will fit in his mouth so he has his very own tank!!
Rated #10: Freshwater Fish - Betta Splendens - Betta - Male Stocking In 33 Gallons Tank
Username: Joe
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#10 out of 475 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
6.79
Number of votes:
14
Fish Kept:
Betta fish, neons, silver hatchet, otosinclus, Fire eel, pictus catfish, silver shark, rainbow shark, gold nugget plec, silver dollars, gourami.
Corals/Plants:
plastic planks, and bog wood
Tank Size:
33 gallons
Advice:
Don't underestimate the space that a fish needs to swim, overcrowding either with fish or ornaments is something to avoid!
Description:
Siamese Fighter fish