Small cold water fish

**OddFishKeeper** · 03-02-2012, 04:49 PM

Hello all,
I have aquired a new 30 gallon and would like to stock it with some cold water fish. However, I would like to avoid goldfish as they produce alot of ammonia and most out-grow 30 gallon tanks. My knowledge on cold water fish species is lacking. I'm looking for fish on the smaller size. The only ones I've come accross are sickle-backs and hillstream loaches. If anyone could list some other species I'd appreciate it.

**Fishin Phil** · 03-02-2012, 04:52 PM

How about White Cloud Minnows?

**OddFishKeeper** · 03-02-2012, 04:57 PM

White cloud minnows are pretty cool. I've seen those before, but I always assumed they were tropical. Thanks! Keep them coming!

**KingFisher** · 03-02-2012, 04:58 PM

Along with whiteclouds which Phil mentioned, there are some really cool native species of darters you can keep.

**OddFishKeeper** · 03-02-2012, 05:06 PM

Wow! That fish is gorgeous. Darters are definatley going on the list.

**Ramsarecool** · 03-03-2012, 10:56 PM

you could try red belly dace. southern and northern.

**Red** · 03-03-2012, 10:59 PM

You could also add some dojo loaches for the bottom.

**ScottishFish** · 03-03-2012, 11:04 PM

I would probably stay away from hillstream loaches, their tank needs really fast flowing water, so really the tank has to be suited around them.

**toddnbecka** · 03-04-2012, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by ScottishFish

I would probably stay away from hillstream loaches, their tank needs really fast flowing water, so really the tank has to be suited around them.

That depends on the species. I have a group of Sewellia in a 20 high, filtration is 2 aquaclear hob's (200 and a mini) and an air-driven sponge filter. Tank also houses 7 LDA-08's and loads of cherry shrimp.

**Lady Hobbs** · 03-04-2012, 01:21 PM

Is there a reason to try to stick to only coldwater fish especially since you don't have a particular fish you are trying to keep? I think I'd simply add a heater and be able to get a whole variety of fish.