16 Gallon Stocking advice

[Rosso961]

I have a 16 gallon (30x8x14) tank.
Currently cycling but trying to plan a stock.

I know it's not large but I was hoping for a school of 6 such as a harlequin rasbora, 3-4 Cories, and a male/female gourami combo, however I'm hearing Cories perfer groups of 6 or more now and so I'm back at scratch.

Is it possible to have 2 different species in decent quanity with a "centerpiece" fish or two with this size tank? Or would I be better off just going with one large school


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[Brookster123]

I'd do 6 corys, rest of the stick sounds great, consider adding harlys first, gourami/s sad corys last. What's the substrate?

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[Rosso961]

It's petco gravel which I know is a problem. I want to do sand but I'm nervous about the biomedia before I buy the fish should I just change out maybe a quarter of the gravel for sand at a time? A quarter a week maybe?

I wish I would've known about the advantage of sand prior to purchasing


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[Coursair]

Most of your BB is in your filter. If you add sand and plants, you can grow plenty of BB as long as it has a source of Ammonia. Fish poop is one source.

So it's fully cycled ?
There are Dwarf Corys. I have C habrosus and C pygmaeus.





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[Coursair]

A Honey Gourami is often more peaceful. And a beautiful group of fish IS my centerpiece. No large fish required.

http://youtu.be/aptmdICahvM


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[Rosso961]

Not fully cycled at the moment once it finishes I'll probably add the rasboras and then change out some of the substrate for sand over a period of time. Would that be the best way? I feel like it's to late to switch at this point so I'll have to try to do it after the cycle is complete.

I love your Cories and tank! I will look into the honey gouramis I have heard they're more peaceful and that might be a better option


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[gimmethatfish]

Peacock gudgeons are pretty and personable little fish that often get overlooked. Very peaceful, and they stay small.

 

[Rosso961]

Peacock gudgeons are pretty and personable little fish that often get overlooked. Very peaceful, and they stay small.

Really like the look of it thanks for bringing it up! Hopefully I can find them in store to see up close!


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