Hello from newbie Wendy

[Wendy0914]

Hello​, I am new to this site and want to start up a 29 gallon freshwater tank but am unsure on if my choice of tankmates will work together in that size tank. Please any advice would be much appreciated. My choices are:

1 - Dwarf Gourami (love these and heard that 2 would not work well together)
2 - Angelfish
2 - Rainbow Fish (any advice on best types?)
6 - Tetras (thought maybe Silver tip or Cardinal)
1 - Pleco

Thank you and hope to hear if these will work well!

[jfhrtn]

Welcome to the community. Glad to have you with us. If I'm not mistaken I don't think gouramis and angels get along too well. If I was to have more than one gourami I would do 1 male and 2 females. Hopefully someone can chime in and post up some more info on the combo your thinking about

[Wendy0914]

Originally Posted by jfhrtn

Welcome to the community. Glad to have you with us. If I'm not mistaken I don't think gouramis and angels get along too well. If I was to have more than one gourami I would do 1 male and 2 females. Hopefully someone can chime in and post up some more info on the combo your thinking about

Thank you so much. That does help a bit. Just wanted another somewhat larger size (3-6") fish in with a Dwarf Gourami (love the orange stripes on the males) and wasn't sure if a young Angel fish might not still work ok. If you or anyone has any other ideas I am open.

[Wendy0914]

After a bit more research I have since revised my choices, taking out the Angel fish altogether. Here is my updated listing and please I still would appreciate any advice I can get to if they will work together and if the tank size of 29 gallon is suitable.

1 - Male Dwarf Gourami
2 - Australian Rainbowfish
6 - Buenos Aries Tetras
1 - Pleco

[mikesurt]

HI Wendy, I too need a bit of advise on what to stock and levels.....but I am envisaging compatablity with turtles [ small musk..max 4 / 5in when mature ]. This is a
great site to ask these questions no matter how diversified, so even though I cannot
honestly advise on your requirements, I am very aware of the need to research.
Good luck, and can I say to every body out there the more you ask the more answers.
Regards. Mike

[toolman]

Welcome to AA

Glad you decided to not keep the angels, I'm no expert but afraid you could have issues in a small tank.

Rainbows are wonderful fish, I have neon dwarfs in my 75 and preparing to get Australians. Minimum tank size for the Australians is 30 gallon, but they do require a 30" long tank for more swimming room.

Your tank would be at the bare minimum and kinda crowded. Here is a link for both the dwarfs and Australians, I might consider the dwarfs in your situation.

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fres...ainbowfish.php

[toolman]

Sorry lost my link and had to refind it. Lol

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fres...ainbowfish.php

[Wendy0914]

Originally Posted by toolman

Welcome to AA

Glad you decided to not keep the angels, I'm no expert but afraid you could have issues in a small tank.

Rainbows are wonderful fish, I have neon dwarfs in my 75 and preparing to get Australians. Minimum tank size for the Australians is 30 gallon, but they do require a 30" long tank for more swimming room.

Your tank would be at the bare minimum and kinda crowded. Here is a link for both the dwarfs and Australians, I might consider the dwarfs in your situation.

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish, Melanotaenia praecox, Neon Rainbowfish

Thank you for the suggestion, I was also considering the dwarf rainbow fish as well. I think u are right about the space and also think the shape and colouring might work better with the Gourami and Tetras I am considering. I really do appreciate the help.