njrock
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hey guys. Planning everything for my 29 gallon tank before purchasing anything and I have a few questions. I plan on an Aquaclear 70 filter, and my (hopeful) stocking plan is to have one or two centerpiece fish, one school of something, 3 Dalmatian Mollies because I think they look awesome, and some kind of bottom-dweller. After ridiculously extensive research, I've drafted this first idea for a stocking plan:
1 Angelfish
1 Honey Gourami
3 Lyre-tailed Dalmatian Mollies
6 Rummy-nose Tetras
4 Corydora Catfish
Will this work? I understand that it may be slightly overstocked, but with a strict maintenance schedule, I should be OK, right? I also understand that I would need a finer gravel or a sand substrate for the Cories, which I've heard can be a pain in terms of maintenance?
I was also considering swapping out the Cory Cats for Amano Shrimp if I can find them. I don't expect to need/even want an algae eater, as my maintenance schedule should keep most, if not all algae in check. But being a first-time aquarium owner once I get this tank, I'm sure I will have the tendency to overfeed and would like some sort of bottom feeder that can pick up the scraps. What would you recommend?
All of these fish are based on the assumption that they will be available at my lfs. Once I graduate college in May I will be relocating and I will have to hope my new lfs will have the fish I want.
Thank you so much in advance, and any advice is greatly appreciated!
1 Angelfish
1 Honey Gourami
3 Lyre-tailed Dalmatian Mollies
6 Rummy-nose Tetras
4 Corydora Catfish
Will this work? I understand that it may be slightly overstocked, but with a strict maintenance schedule, I should be OK, right? I also understand that I would need a finer gravel or a sand substrate for the Cories, which I've heard can be a pain in terms of maintenance?
I was also considering swapping out the Cory Cats for Amano Shrimp if I can find them. I don't expect to need/even want an algae eater, as my maintenance schedule should keep most, if not all algae in check. But being a first-time aquarium owner once I get this tank, I'm sure I will have the tendency to overfeed and would like some sort of bottom feeder that can pick up the scraps. What would you recommend?
All of these fish are based on the assumption that they will be available at my lfs. Once I graduate college in May I will be relocating and I will have to hope my new lfs will have the fish I want.
Thank you so much in advance, and any advice is greatly appreciated!