Community Tank/New fish
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Further to my posts re my sick fish and current tank problems, my mate (who used to work in a pet shop but is no expert) reckons it's a bad Idea to add new fish.
But you're always going to lose fish at some point - if only through old age? Obviously disease is always a risk when adding new fish, especially when, like me you don't have another 'quarantine tank'
Might invest in one but at the mo don't have the space or money to buy and upkeep all the equipment all over again!
Anyway, she said that my new fish are probably the cause. so how often do you get new fish? and how do you choose?
I was advised against cichlids for a community tank, but angelfish are cichlids aren't they?? also, I was told they're territorial, but I have read the contrary - that they tend to be bullied - is that true? I bought a small firemouth, and keyhole cichlid. My fav fish are discus, but they need a species tank don't they? I choose my fish for their personality/behavioural attributes, colour, potential size considered, suitability for community tank, and price! in that order.
also, I bought some freeze dried worm blocks in a tub, tubiflex that was it, but they didnt like at all!
what's a good treat for them? Sorry for all these questions!!
Kristie - 6 ferrets 2 birdies and some little fishies!