As ATD said, I definitely wouldn't contemplate starting marine without some general fishkeeping experience fish first. Some might disagree, but the set-up, maintenance and of course the cost (marine isn't cheap!) is quite different to that of keeping freshwater fish.

IMO it is best start start out with a small-ish sized tropical tank, and then upgrade to a larger one if you enjoy the hobby.

Where in West Sussex are you? if you are anywhere close to me, I'll glady direct you towards our shop if you need any help.

Sounds like you could be describing gouramis. Dwarf gouramis are especially nice, don't get too big and would be good in a tank that size. Very beautiful colours, too.

I'm a fan of cardinal tetras too. More bright and vibrant in colour than neon tetras and they look nice in pretty much any tank. Would work well with danios and rummynoses.

Tropical it is - I have spent the morning reading and being advised on the "dedication required" on Marine fish- let alone the cost

I will pm you labradork

Ok doke, but I'm popping out for a couple of hours now, so may not reply until this afternoon.

Cardinals are a nice shoaling fish or add to your tetra's and danio's... they make a nice shoal....they look lovely when moving in harmony...

No idea what fish you are describing yellow or blue??? but brain not functioning I am mentaly doing food shoping list

Have you looked at maybe platties (a bit bigger, like a goldfish and colour variations on gold too) or guppies (with the colourful tails) but they breed easily...sometimes a bit to easy,


And Cordy's are lovely shoaling bottom feeders...and entertaining little fish too..the dwarfs are lovely in a shoal.

Oh and remember less is more in the fish keeoping world. What size will your fish grow too....always look at the end size not the juvinille size. And don't stock your tank to the maximum....less fish less waste...easier on the fish. Max qty...of fish in tank think fish prision.... neighbours neighbours everywhere and stressed fish and stressed fish are ill fish.

I had neon tetras when i first had my first tank and they were the first ones to die so i have never got anymore, maybe they will be ok this time round as tank would be more established.

I think they may be clown fish, my friend has got some and they are quite big ie a roundish shape.

Clown fish are marine unless I am mistaken.....and not suitable for a standard tropical tank.

You are right, unless she means Clown Loaches (which grow too big for a 60 litre).

Hi Kokebear, I'm an experienced fishkeeper so hopefully I can help.

The elite 60 is a very nice tank.

Can you let me know what fish you have in it right now?