Fish stocking scheme help!

[christophilthy]

Alright, so now that my tank has started cycling and is well on it's way, I've been trying to figure out a good scheme for my tank.

I have a 30 gallon planted tank with a Marineland Eclipse filtration system.

So far in the tank:

15 plants (6 large, 5 medium, 4 small)
4 panda garras

I have been researching a lot of the different fish and I would like to get some angelfish and guppies.

Also, I was wondering what your thoughts on with getting a Kribensis Pulcher Chichlid. I have read up on them and they say they are very peaceful and can thrive in a community tank. I just see that there are contradicting advice on their minimum tank size...some places say 50 gallons, others say 20.

If anyone has ideas about how MANY of each fish I should get as well, that would be helpful. For the angelfish, I was thinking 2, maybe 3. Guppies, probably like 6? If the chichlids, then just 1 pair of them.

What are your thoughts and suggestions?

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Unfortunately I don't think angel fish are suited for a 30g tank, especially not 2 with other inhabitants

 

[christophilthy]

Unfortunately I don't think angel fish are suited for a 30g tank, especially not 2 with other inhabitants

Really? I don't want to do anything wrong and only want the best for my fish (which would always be a bigger tank!), but everywhere I have looked about angelfish, always suggest at least a 30g tank. Do they produce too much waste, or is it just that there is not enough room for them to stretch out and swim around? I understand that they can get up to 6 inches!

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Its more of a size issue. I feel the same with my fish (not wanting to do anything wrong) so I'm always upgrading equipment and researching what I have!! Haha

 

[christophilthy]

Its more of a size issue. I feel the same with my fish (not wanting to do anything wrong) so I'm always upgrading equipment and researching what I have!! Haha

They already live in less than ideal condition in our tanks and I just worry about their well-being!

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Exactly!! But better than most pet stores

 

[Kat1103]

Ya I agree with everyone. I also wouldnt put angelfish with guppies and I wouldn't put guppies with a krib. Sorry.......
Maybe u should just pick one fish u like then find compatible tank mates.