Top 10 Freshwater Fish 2009
Rated #1: Freshwater Fish - Aequidens Rivulatus - Green Terror Stocking In 90 Gallons Tank
Username: Fabian
Country: Canada
Rank:
#1 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
8.39
Number of votes:
18
Fish Kept:
1 Green Terror cichlid, 7 Bolivan Rams, 6 Silver Dollers, 1 Keyhole cichlid, 2 Flash Pleco
Corals/Plants:
Slate rocks, driftwood, & artificial plants
Tank Size:
90 gallons
Advice:
Don't get lazy. Keep to a maintanance plan. 20% weekly water change, that includes all that sh#* at the bottom. Stick to that one rule to keep you,and the fish happy
Description:
King of the Jungle 7"
Rated #2: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Aequifasciatus - Golden Melon Discus Stocking In 127 Gallons Tank
Username: Sivan
Country: Sweden
Rank:
#2 out of 474 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 #3: Freshwater Fish - Aulonocara Red Orchid Stocking In 90 Gallons Tank
Username: Robb McDougall
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#3 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
7.65
Number of votes:
34
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 #4: Freshwater Fish - Parachromis Managuensis - Jaguar Cichlid Stocking In 45 Gallons Tank
Username: Jonathan
Country: United States
Rank:
#4 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
7.44
Number of votes:
16
About Yourself:
I like having a fish tank, it's almost an addiction for me. I have to stop by a fish store almost every time I pass one. I also am a photographer, so taking pictures of my fish is a challenge that can be worth it in the end...
Tank Size:
45 gallons
Advice:
Start out with something small and simple. Then slowly work to something bigger. My first tank was a one gallon hex over twenty years ago, and I started with zebra danios and gold fish
Description:
Jaguar Cichlid almost 7 inches long now
Rated #5: Freshwater Fish - Melanochromis Johannii - Johanni Cichlid Stocking In 90 Gallons Tank
Username: Steven Nieto
Country: United States
Rank:
#5 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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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 #6: Freshwater Fish - Aulonocara Rubescens - Ruby Red Peacock Stocking In 190 Gallons Tank
Username: Dave Boyce
Country: United States
Rank:
#6 out of 474 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 #7: Freshwater Fish - Amphilophus Labiatus - Red Devil
Username: Bruce
Country: United States
Rank:
#7 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
7.11
Number of votes:
18
About Yourself:
Been in the hobby for about ten years now. It's a great stress reliever.
Fish Kept:
300 Gallon
Amphilophus labiatus (F0) - (Rapps)
Vieja maculicauda (F1) - (Rapps)
Silver Dollars (4 so far) - (lfs)
Vieja bifasciatus (F1) - (Rapps)
Hypsophrys nicaraguensis - demon (LFS)
Amphilophus amarillo F1 Male - (Davis)
citranellum Lago Nicaragua F1 Male - (Davis)
Amphilophus labiatus F1 - (Davis)
Cichlasoma pearsei - (Davis)
Amphilophus trimac - (Davis)
Vieja hartweigi - (Davis)
Cryptoheros Cutteri (F0) - female (Rapps)
Cryptoheros Cutteri (F1) - 2 male, 1 female (Davis)
210 gallon tank
Parachromis Dovii - 1 male (Davis)
55 gallon tank
Amphilophus labiatus - (LFS)
Advice:
Take your time.
Description:
Amarillo and Red Devil guarding fry. This pic made it into the October issue of TFH magazine. :)
Rated #8: Freshwater Fish - Blue Turquoise Discus Stocking In 30 Gallons Tank
Username: il2fd
Country: Australia
Rank:
#8 out of 474 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 #9: Freshwater Fish - Symphysodon Sp. - Spider Discus Stocking In 150 Gallons Tank
Username: Ryan
Country: United States
Rank:
#9 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Ratings:
6.86
Number of votes:
14
Quote:
n/a
Fish Kept:
Discus, Midas Cichlid, Community fish, and Electric Blue Jack Dempseys
Corals/Plants:
Texas holey rock, natural driftwood
Tank Size:
150 gallons
Advice:
Dont over crowd!
Description:
Discus
Rated #10: Freshwater Fish - Eleotris Picta - Spotted Seeper Stocking In 48 Gallons Tank
Username: Rhonda
Country: Canada
Rank:
#10 out of 474 Freshwater Fish submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
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Ratings:
6.83
Number of votes:
18
Quote:
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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!!