south american 29

[T-man02]

I have a 29g tank for my 3 juvy mumbas. I was curious if there were any south americans/rams I could put in my tank after I upgrade. I have seen some videos with angels and rams and was curious if that was healthy for the fish. Any tips or suggestions will be helpful.

-Thanks

 

[Mogurako]

Mbunas and south Americans A: should not be mixed and B: grow way to big and are way to active for a tank that small. 29 gal however should be ok for a pair of rams.

 

[T-man02]

Mbunas and south Americans A: should not be mixed and B: grow way to big and are way to active for a tank that small. 29 gal however should be ok for a pair of rams.

Yes I said after I upgrade would a pair be all I could have or could I put one pair on rams and diffrent fish or not

 

[Mogurako]

What size tank are you upgrading to? If you want a tank with Mbuna a 4' 55 gallon tank would be the smallest I'd go. The Mbuna can't go with the rams though Mbunas are to aggressive. A pair of rams in a planted community tank would look nigce though. As far as SAC are concerned they tend to get big and are pretty messy I wouldn't keep them in a tank smaller than a 75, 90-210 range would be best IMO.

 

[T-man02]

Right I was planning on upgrading to 55g-75g. But I like the rams and wanted to through some rams and an angel or some thing in my 29g. So any other fish with rams that will be active & fun to look at that will fit in my 29?

 

[Mogurako]

Right I was planning on upgrading to 55g-75g. But I like the rams and wanted to through some rams and an angel or some thing in my 29g. So any other fish with rams that will be active & fun to look at that will fit in my 29?

Rams, tetras, cories, groumi would be good in the 29. The 29 may be a little small for angels.

 

[T-man02]

Alright so no angels or could I squeeze 1or 2

 

[T-man02]

Alright no angles or could i squeeze1or 2 in there

 

[Mogurako]

I've been told angles need 3' long tank. Because you'll have to but in 3-4 to see if you can get a pair then get rid of the others, I wouldn't suggest trying to "squeeze" some in.

 

[T-man02]

Yea probly not the best wording i was just trying to get some more size but I will definetly look into it

 

[Mogurako]

There's allot you can do with the 29 as far as smaller community fish are concerned.

 

[T-man02]

Yea i really was wanting more size but if i cant be done then thats to bad

 

[Mogurako]

You'll be able to get more size out of your 55-75. A 90 or 125 will give you tons of options if you can swing it.

 

[T-man02]

Yea ill try but I dont think I can afford one and my mom( im 14)doesnt like me having a 29 but i would love to have a larger one meaning over 75g but not thinking she will like that

 

[Mogurako]

Rule of thumb is get the biggest you can afford. Check craigs list you'll find some good deals on there. I got a 90 gallon with stand, filter, light, heater and fish for 150.

 

[T-man02]

I will check it out I will probably do a small community tank with some rams and a larger mbuna tank but thank you.

 

[Mogurako]

I will check it out I will probably do a small community tank with some rams and a larger mbuna tank but thank you.

Sounds good to me.