29gallonNEWB
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Jan 2, 2016
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, and wanted to drop in to ask all the vets a few questions.
First off, I just purchased a 29 gal. tank along with all the necessities. I'm currently doing a fish flake cycle, and wanted to ensure all my ducks were in a row before I start adding fish in a few weeks.
I plan to have an understocked tank in the long run. I know I'm being liberal with my bioload estimations here, but I plan to only keep these fish in the tank:
-2 German Blue Rams
-2 Otocinclus Catfish
-5-7 Lemon Tetras or Cherry Barbs
I plan to introduce the hardiest ones first, so in come the Tetras or Barbs.
In your opinion, which fish would be better (hardier)? Do you see any potential problems with either of these and the GBR's (I'm assuming I don't need to worry about the Otos). Finally, I know a school minimum is 5 or 6, but should I introduce all 5-7 at once? Wouldn't that be a lot of ammonia?
If I can successfully introduce the Tetras or Barbs, should I attempt the GBR's or Otos next?
I have tons of questions, and I wanted to thank everyone in advance for their answers!!
I'm new to the forum, and wanted to drop in to ask all the vets a few questions.
First off, I just purchased a 29 gal. tank along with all the necessities. I'm currently doing a fish flake cycle, and wanted to ensure all my ducks were in a row before I start adding fish in a few weeks.
I plan to have an understocked tank in the long run. I know I'm being liberal with my bioload estimations here, but I plan to only keep these fish in the tank:
-2 German Blue Rams
-2 Otocinclus Catfish
-5-7 Lemon Tetras or Cherry Barbs
I plan to introduce the hardiest ones first, so in come the Tetras or Barbs.
In your opinion, which fish would be better (hardier)? Do you see any potential problems with either of these and the GBR's (I'm assuming I don't need to worry about the Otos). Finally, I know a school minimum is 5 or 6, but should I introduce all 5-7 at once? Wouldn't that be a lot of ammonia?
If I can successfully introduce the Tetras or Barbs, should I attempt the GBR's or Otos next?
I have tons of questions, and I wanted to thank everyone in advance for their answers!!