36 gallon build plus stocking ??s

[paytertot]

I'm pulling my hair out here! I have no idea what to out in this tank I'm still bummed that I can't do the gouramis. I'm just having a hard time finding something :/

 

[Samzter]

Can you do any gourami?? You could try honey gourami. A trio of them would work well 1m 2 f. They reach about two inches the Females 1.5 . Hopefully it's attached a picture! you MIGHT he able to try german blue rams. German blue rams Wikipedia

 

[paytertot]

Well yea but like I said, my pet stores have all the gouramis labeled as males. I was really hoping to be able to have like 4 of something. And why do you say might be able to?

 

[CoryFan]

When you mentioned the tetra - do you know what level of the tank those varieties prefer?
I love my tetra, they look fantastic and school all the time.
You could also look for high fin platy fish. (My glass is scratched). They are larger than standard platies.

 

[paytertot]

When you mentioned the tetra - do you know what level of the tank those varieties prefer?
I love my tetra, they look fantastic and school all the time.
You could also look for high fin platy fish. (My glass is scratched). They are larger than standard platies.

The tetras are both mid level swimmers but on some websites it said the congos could be top level too

 

[CoryFan]

The tetras are both mid level swimmers but on some websites it said the congos could be top level too

Ok. In that case, I had a positive experience with keeping tetra with a Bolivian ram or small pleco.
The ram is really beautiful. Both are bottom dwellers.

The platy is a middle level fish.

 

[paytertot]

So I'm thinking, what if I did just one gourami. Then how many proper schools of smaller tetras could I do? Could I have 6 Congo and 6 or 8 red phantom? Then would I have any room for say 5 marbled hatchetfish and some snails? Or would I be better off without the hatchets and maybe one small pleco

 

[paytertot]

Ok. In that case, I had a positive experience with keeping tetra with a Bolivian ram or small pleco.
The ram is really beautiful. Both are bottom dwellers.

The platy is a middle level fish.

What's the differences between bolivian rams and German blue rams?

 

[sally pu]

So I'm thinking, what if I did just one gourami. Then how many proper schools of smaller tetras could I do? Could I have 6 Congo and 6 or 8 red phantom? Then would I have any room for say 5 marbled hatchetfish and some snails? Or would I be better off without the hatchets and maybe one small pleco

YES!!! I feel as if I have possibly persuaded you to go with marble hatchets!!!!!

 

[paytertot]

YES!!! I feel as if I have possibly persuaded you to go with marble hatchets!!!!!

Haha I've had them before they're cool

So what do you think about my plan?

 

[sally pu]

Why not do 1 male gourami, 6 rummynose tetras and 5-6 marbled hatchets and call it a day?

 

[paytertot]

Because I don't want rummynose lol.
This is the fist tank that I actually get to stock so I want to really like it.

 

[sally pu]

ok I apologize for the suggestion...just change out the tetras with the ones you like but keep the rest of the equation

 

[paytertot]

ok I apologize for the suggestion...just change out the tetras with the ones you like but keep the rest of the equation

Lol don't apologize I was just saying. It's all good. So anyways thanks

 

[sally pu]

I expect to see pics when you make your final decision!

 

[paytertot]

Ok lol. I have a feeling my dad might take a hand in this and then ill end up with all 3 schools lol X.x that's why my big tank is overstocked.

 

[CoryFan]

It may be worthwhile to see if there are any 2-2.5" tetra that you like - versus the congos - due to activity and your tank being 30" wide. Congos are recommended at 40" or more.
Diamond tetra are a personal favorite.

 

[sally pu]

Maybe you will just have to start another tank! lol

 

[paytertot]

It may be worthwhile to see if there are any 2-2.5" tetra that you like - versus the congos - due to activity and your tank being 30" wide. Congos are recommended at 40" or more.
Diamond tetra are a personal favorite.

The red phantom tetras are smaller.

 

[paytertot]

Maybe you will just have to start another tank! lol

Lol I can't even really afford this one haha