annabanana74
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Aug 17, 2012
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Hi Everyone,
I currently have a 5 gal (I know it's over-crowded; I'm working the upgrade), and I'm getting a 29 gal for my son for his 7th birthday. We got a good deal on the Aquaeon 29 gal Kit. We got our feet wet with the first tank and made some mistakes. I plan to do it right this time and start a fishless cycle asap. Until then, I am brainstorming and planning.
Here's what we have currently, and how I think we could stock it when the cycle is complete. I am still so new at this, and I have done some research, but I'd love your advice and opinions.
Current Tank:
2 Female Platys (should I get one more?)
2 Corys – albino and peppered
New Fish that we would slowly integrate with 50% of these fish at first:
[FONT="]Discus or Koi Angelfish (centerpiece)
Endler’s livebearers (5?) OR School of neons (8)
Pitbull Pleco
Golden Snail
Red Cherry Shrimp (how many?)[/FONT]
Add 3 julii/panda corys to the two we have. I know there should be more to school.
Too much? All compatible? I also love the German Blue Ram. Should we wait until the tank is more established?
We would prefer to not deal with fry at this point. I would like a peaceful but fun community of fish for the family to enjoy. It will be in the living room.
Thanks all!
Anne
I currently have a 5 gal (I know it's over-crowded; I'm working the upgrade), and I'm getting a 29 gal for my son for his 7th birthday. We got a good deal on the Aquaeon 29 gal Kit. We got our feet wet with the first tank and made some mistakes. I plan to do it right this time and start a fishless cycle asap. Until then, I am brainstorming and planning.
Here's what we have currently, and how I think we could stock it when the cycle is complete. I am still so new at this, and I have done some research, but I'd love your advice and opinions.
Current Tank:
2 Female Platys (should I get one more?)
2 Corys – albino and peppered
New Fish that we would slowly integrate with 50% of these fish at first:
[FONT="]Discus or Koi Angelfish (centerpiece)
Endler’s livebearers (5?) OR School of neons (8)
Pitbull Pleco
Golden Snail
Red Cherry Shrimp (how many?)[/FONT]
Add 3 julii/panda corys to the two we have. I know there should be more to school.
Too much? All compatible? I also love the German Blue Ram. Should we wait until the tank is more established?
We would prefer to not deal with fry at this point. I would like a peaceful but fun community of fish for the family to enjoy. It will be in the living room.
Thanks all!
Anne
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