29 Gallon Stocking Advice

[WhiteWolf]

I have a 29 gallon with Black Tahitian Moon Sand as substrate and live plants. The filter is a Fluval U4 (internal) that filters 260 gph. I was wondering if it would be appropriate to put an angelfish and 6 cory catfish in it. I can't seem to find a straight answer on how many gallons to allow for these types of fish.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Cory cats are fine, personally I would not keep a full grown angel fish in a 29, but you sure can. It also depends on if you want a long fin type of angel fish or not.

 

[Tetra1990]

6 Cory cats would do fine in a 29.personally I wouldn't keep an angel in this small of a tank.

 

[WhiteWolf]

Would a 40 gallon be the minimum for an adult angel then? If I don't put an angelfish in the 29 do you have any other suggestions? Maybe a couple gouramis?

 

[Mlani]

I would go with a couple/ few gouramis. The angel will get too big for the tank.

 

[Scottyhorse]

A dwarf gourami or honey gourami would be okay. Depends on the 40 gallon demensions.

 

[Tetra1990]

Would a 40 gallon be the minimum for an adult angel then? If I don't put an angelfish in the 29 do you have any other suggestions? Maybe a couple gouramis?

IMO, the minimum for an adult is 36 gallons. But don't go just off what I say.

 

[Khuligirl93]

Yes, I agree with those saying an angel would be better with more space. They are so cute and tiny in the store, but they quickly grow very large. I have an angel in my 36 gallon, I've had her about 4 years and she is probably 6-7" top to bottom. If I could afford a bigger tank for her I totally would get one because she loves to swim far and fast, often bumping into the glass or decorations, scraping her scales. But I bought her ignorantly before I knew anything about angels

 

[Mlani]

Go with a nice mix of gouramis. They have so many variations now that are beautiful! Just stay away from the giant gouramis those guys get HUGE!!