On 30 Nov 2004 04:39:18 -0800, (Dave) wrote:

Subject line says it all ... what species of fish do well in / prefer
heavily-planted tanks? Mine is 29g, pH 6.8-7, GH 11. Only fish in
there right now are a few corydoras. Thanks!

I really enjoy my plants, almost as much as the fish. However, one
problem is some fish like to stay in the plants much of the time,
especially the very young and the older ones. The Tetras seem to stay
above the plants most of the time. One fish I enjoy is the Siamese
Algae Eaters. They not only stay above the plants, but often rest on
the large leaves and look like some childrens' book illustration of
fairies resting on leaves. If you want the risk of live bearers over
population my mollies and Platies also stay visible. Another of my
favorites that usually is visible is a Black Angelfish.

Feeding time is fun since many of those that stay in the vegetation
come out prior to feeding time. It can be quite a show. In my 75
gallon many times the community turns out and swim together. This is
really special when they gather in a corner and swim up and down in
one cloud of fish.

dick