New & need help stocking 32 gal.

[Poppy27]

Hello
I was hoping to get some help with my 32 gal (long, cycled, some real plants and bog/driftwood) as I'm fairly new to tropical fish (only had fancy goldfish before) so I'm unsure of stocking rules, compatibility etc.
I've done a lot of Googling but the internet is full of conflicting advice!!

I currently have 4 pearl danios. I've read that they prefer to be in groups of 5 or 6 so my first job is to buy 1 or 2 more.
After that, I'd like Corys, guppies and tetras.
How does this sound...??
6 pearl danios
5x Corys (peppered maybe)
6x guppies (should I get all male or will there be aggression? Otherwise, 2 male, 4 female)
6x neon tetras

Will I be overstocked? I'd also quite like some shrimp as I understand they keep the tank clean but don't contribute much to the bioload.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great, thanks!!!

 

[bettaowner]

You shouldn't be overstocked. If you keep corydoras with the shrimp, you probably won't find smaller shrimp so keep that in mind.

 

[Poppy27]

Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'll get the stocking right.
Do you mean that the Corys will eat small/baby shrimp??

 

[Poppy27]

Also is there any particular order I should add the fish in to ensure a peaceful community?
Thanks

 

[philipraposo198]

With the fish you have listed you will be fine in any order.

All fish will eat shrimp, well most.

I have 20 red cherry shrimp in a 75g that heavily planted which allows them a lot of hidding place. Also with my dwarf sag carpet the can be on the ground and be protected from the sag jungle the fish can't get them. I may lose some.here and there but they keep breeding so I will have lots in no time.

If you can provide a lot of plants and hiding.for shrimp they should be okay.

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[Poppy27]

Ok thanks. I have some plants but not loads, mostly attached to driftwood. Perhaps I'll get some more plants too.

Could I have 2 gourami as well or would that be overstocking??