Centerpiece Fish

[jumbaaa]

I need some help. When Irene hit it killed off the tank *well most of it) (power loss)
now it is cleaned re cycled and levels are all back to normal. I am looking for a centerpiece fish for a communal tank *29 gallons)
Thanks in advance
John

 

[George9]

Apistos, German blue rams, gouramis, angelfish

 

[redsea]

I agree with the post above! Here is a picture of my powder blue gourami.

 

[orandafan12]

Blue rams are my number 1.

 

[ksl1972]

For fresh water I would have to say blue dolphins. I think they are also called moors. Correct me if I'm wrong. And for salt reef it would have to be the flame angel.

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

For fresh water I would have to say blue dolphins. I think they are also called moors. Correct me if I'm wrong. And for salt reef it would have to be the flame angel.

Not exactly sure if an African cichlid would work in a community tank. I may be wrong though. I was just under the impression they need to be in a species/lake only tanks.

They are really pretty though! Kind of a similar look to my flowerhorn.

 

[orandafan12]

Not exactly sure if an African cichlid would work in a community tank. I may be wrong though. I was just under the impression they need to be in a species/lake only tanks.

They are really pretty though! Kind of a similar look to my flowerhorn.

I read that they should be kept with other like tgemselves

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Thought so. Just making sure. I have never seen or heard of anyone keeping an African outside of a large group of them.

Anyway, you could try some of the gouramis. Any of the dwarves are very pretty little guys or maybe some of the other bettas (other than betta splendens). I think angel fish will be too big for a 29g though. Rams and other smaller cichlids are great. Apistogrammas or keyholes.

What else is in your tank?

 

[orandafan12]

I have a gbr and shes just great. Im getting a male so i can try to breed them.

 

[Morgie]

I think 29 is the bare minimum for an angelfish.. I really like dwarf cichlids or gouramis for centerpiece fish. You could do a pearl gourami, those are my favorites. And dwarf gouramis are always nice as well. A fancier type of botia would also make a nice center piece.

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

GBR's or Kribs. If you go with GBR's stay away from the balloon variants, they are too touchy and wont last long. Apistogramma agassizii's are nice (that's if you can even find them).

 

[orandafan12]

GBR's or Kribs. If you go with GBR's stay away from the balloon variants, they are too touchy and wont last long. Apistogramma agassizii's are nice (that's if you can even find them).

What do you mean balloon variants?

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

What do you mean balloon variants?

Balloon Rams are a variation of the GBR species that resemble a bulbous shape in comparison to the common GBR. Its actually a genetic defect that breeders have selectively bred Rams to express that gene type that causes the abnormal shape. Unfortunately as a result, these type of Rams are very sensitive and don't last long.

 

[ksl1972]

Thought so. Just making sure. I have never seen or heard of anyone keeping an African outside of a large group of them.

Anyway, you could try some of the gouramis. Any of the dwarves are very pretty little guys or maybe some of the other bettas (other than betta splendens). I think angel fish will be too big for a 29g though. Rams and other smaller cichlids are great. Apistogrammas or keyholes.

What else is in your tank?

I have rainbows, Congo tetra and plecos with the dolphins.

 

[Mogurako]

Cyrtocara moori aka "The Malawi Blue Dolphin" or "Moori" is actually a Haplochromine that grows up to 8" and shouldn't be kept in anything smaller than a 125 gallons, I have no idea why it is being suggested for a 29 gallon community. Mooris are a very peaceful hap and need to be housed with fairly peaceful tank mates or other Mooris.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

i didn't know there was a 'Balloon variant' of the GBR !

that's really interesting.
There are several balloon varieties of freshwater fish including mollies and red-eye tetras.

 

[ksl1972]

Cyrtocara moori aka "The Malawi Blue Dolphin" or "Moori" is actually a Haplochromine that grows up to 8" and shouldn't be kept in anything smaller than a 125 gallons, I have no idea why it is being suggested for a 29 gallon community. Mooris are a very peaceful hap and need to be housed with fairly peaceful tank mates or other Mooris.

Yes they are very peaceful.

 

[Mogurako]

Yes they are very peaceful.

Yes but not for a 29!

 

[ksl1972]

29 gallon is way to small

 

[Mogurako]

29 gallon is way to small

I am aware it is but you're the one who suggested the fish!

For fresh water I would have to say blue dolphins. I think they are also called moors. Correct me if I'm wrong. And for salt reef it would have to be the flame angel.