Honduran Red Points in a 37

[Khazmachi]

My girlfriend wanted a tank at her place and I bought a 37 on craigslist for her. Her and her roommate came home from the LFS with 6 tiger barbs and 2 rainbow sharks. I feel that one rainbow in a 37 is a bad idea, and 2 won't work for sure. The LFS has some small Honduran Red Points, and I'd love to trade those sharks in for a pair of them. The guy at the LFS basically told me they were a variant of the convict, but what I have since read online about them is that they are much mellower, and smaller.
Is a 37 gallon big enough for a pair? Its a kinda small footprint, just 30 inches. If so could I add a school a tetras as well?
Thanks

 

[5x5]

My girlfriend wanted a tank at her place and I bought a 37 on craigslist for her. Her and her roommate came home from the LFS with 6 tiger barbs and 2 rainbow sharks. I feel that one rainbow in a 37 is a bad idea, and 2 won't work for sure. The LFS has some small Honduran Red Points, and I'd love to trade those sharks in for a pair of them. The guy at the LFS basically told me they were a variant of the convict, but what I have since read online about them is that they are much mellower, and smaller.
Is a 37 gallon big enough for a pair? Its a kinda small footprint, just 30 inches. If so could I add a school a tetras as well?
Thanks

I haven't owned them personally, but I've heard secondhand from owners the same thing; that they are more colorful and mellow than convicts.

I think a pair in a 37g is a reasonable idea with a school of tetras. Is that a bowfront?

 

[Khazmachi]

I haven't owned them personally, but I've heard secondhand from owners the same thing; that they are more colorful and mellow than convicts.

I think a pair in a 37g is a reasonable idea with a school of tetras. Is that a bowfront?

No its just a 37 tall. 30 long x12 wide x around 22 deep. I have some river rock, driftwood, and fake plants in there now. I want to try some anubias or java fern attached to some more driftwood if the Honduran Red Points won't try to eat it.

 

[msumpter87]

It should work in that size tank. I havnt owned these myself either but I have a couple friends who have them in roughly the same size tank.

 

[bettaowner]

I also believe that it should work.

 

[Khazmachi]

That is fantastic to hear! Thanks everyone!

 

[Khazmachi]

Operation "fish swap" is complete! Honduran Red Points are now floating. I'll post better pics once they are settled in.



Pretty certain this is a male. The other was my best guess at a female, but will still pretty small so not sure at all.