Community tank with cpd`s, neon tetra, cardinal tetra and…
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Hi all
I am trying to plan a community tank with fish that will have a happy and safe existance together.
The tank will be 35 Gallon and well planted.
From reading up on various places on the net it would appear that Cpd`s should get on with with Neon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra and Thick banded Zebra Rasbora very well.
Currently I am planning to have some of each.
This would seem to be a good combination of size, compatibility etc.
I would be pleased to have some feedback from anyone who has kept all or any of these together.
Any suggestions on Ideal numbers of each?
Great site by the way.out of all those fish all i have is neons with my cpds and the only thing i can say is that neons eat a lot more and a lot quicker, so if you have a lot of fish like that feed something that sinks down to the cpds or make sure they get some food since they arent as crazy about eating
I agree with markopolo. All of your listed fish should get along fine (my CPDs, cardinal tetras, pencil fish, panda corys, otos, ember tetra, amano shrimp, and cherry shrimp are rather friendly with each other). However…
CPDs are not voracious eaters and may not get enough food, if you are not careful. First of all, all flake and mini-pellet feedings should probably be wetted before putting in the tank, so they sink. I’ve seen CPDs come to the surface for food, but it takes them a while — by then, the food will probably be gone in a community tank. For one of my 3 feedings each day, I use 3 types of sinking wafers (2 types of wafers and shrimp pellets) — the CPDs always go for these (especially the shrimp pellets). I also feed BBS (baby brine shrimp) every other day, which the CPDs enjoy.
Part of the problem with CPDs is that they are often very shy (especially when they have places to hide — like in a planted aquarium). When I feed, I step away from the aquarium or get on my knees — this encourages them to come out and feed.
Lastly, break flakes into small pieces and use very small pellet-type food — CPDs have small mouths.
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