Potential Fish for a Tall Tank?

[outofstep]

Hi. I have 39 gallon tank that measures 30"x24." I understand that with less surface area you must stock less fish. My tank has almost cycled and I was wondering what you guys thought of my stocking choices.

1 Gold Nugget Plec
2 German Blue Rams
6 Congo Tetras
6 Hatchet Fish

 

[Devilishturtles]

Looks fine to me. You might even want to consider some corydoras for the bottom.

 

[outofstep]

Would that make my tank overstocked? How many can/should I add?

 

[rich311k]

I would think 3-5 cories would be fine. They are fun little guys to watch. They like to be in groups so the best idea is to get all the same species.

 

[Jchillin]

I agree, you do have enough room for a nice school of cories. Julii's are particularily nice.

 

[kaz]

discuss like tall tank

 

[severum mama]

Discus also prefer to be in larger groups than what a 30 gal would allow.

I'm sure you already know this, but the pleco, rams, and hatchets you chose are pretty delicate fish and may not do well in a recently cycled tank. Be sure to stock slowly and keep a close eye on perams. I guess I would add the congo tetras first. That said, your stocking choices will make for a beautiful tank, and I like the idea of the corys too. Good luck and post pics!

 

[quadrider5953]

I would put a couple more tetras in the tank, so the schooling is a bigger group.

Kyle