Fish with Personality

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2 total messages Started by Martha Burns Wed, 27 Jan 1993 01:43

#2876

Author: Martha Burns
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 01:43

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I need to restock my 39 gal. freshwater tank.  Lost all but two Tetras due 
to a recent 5-day power outtage when the tank's water temperature dropped to
43 degrees.  Have kept mostly Gouramis in the past, but would like to
get some fish with more personality.  Any suggestions?  
Would Jack Dempseys be a good choice?

(E-mail responses would be preferred)

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Re: Fish with Personality

#2867

Author: Michael Locker
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 02:11

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In <1k4pcsINNreo@shelley.u.washington.edu> marthab@carson.u.washington.edu writes:

> I need to restock my 39 gal. freshwater tank.  Lost all but two Tetras due 
> to a recent 5-day power outtage when the tank's water temperature dropped to
> 43 degrees.  Have kept mostly Gouramis in the past, but would like to
> get some fish with more personality.  Any suggestions?  
> Would Jack Dempseys be a good choice?
> 
> Au contrare, I think gouramis, at least dwarf gouramis, have a lot of
personality.  I had a mated pair that would say hello to me whenever I showed
my face in front of the tank.  They often tried to feel my finger on the glass
with their barbels.  Not only did they know when I was feeding them, they
recognized the can of food and would follow it around the tank, wherever I
would move it. 
>  However, if you are looking for fish with different personalities, I might
suggest rams, which are beautiful, slightly aggressive, but compatible in a
community setting.
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