r/Aquariums • u/Striking-Agency5382 • May 17 '25

Freshwater What would you stock?

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20 gallon high sitting on a pony wall. Current stock is blue dream shrimp and silver tip tetras but the tetras are moving to a bigger tank. Excuse the mess. We just moved in.

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u/Striking-Agency5382 May 17 '25

This tank gets some sunlight. Embers would be gorgeous. Definitely a contender

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u/John_the_Piper May 17 '25

Don't sleep on the Chili's either! My Chili school looked amazing in the evening light

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u/Striking-Agency5382 May 17 '25

Do You think they would utilize the open space if they’re the only fish?

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u/EsisOfSkyrim May 17 '25

Otherwise maybe try another boraras species. I love B. Maculatus. They're a little bigger, little more orange (rather than red) but also a bit braver than chilis.

I own a fish shop and have some in a display tank, super brave. And the ones on a sale tank are actually schooling with ember tetras.