Bolivian Ram, Angelfish, or Red Tailed Shark?

[AquaticHooper23]

What would you get with a 29 gallon planted tank? What is best for a community tank? I want a Bolivian but some of the images they appear pretty dull.

 

[93MSB]

What are the tank dimensions? the bolivian is probably the best choice for that tank. If its a tall tank an angel would be very well suited. I wouldnt do an RTBS in a 29 unless it was the only bottom dweller and even then the tank is really too small.

 

[AquaticHooper23]

The dimensions are 30 L x 12 W x 18 H and do Bolivian Rams get more colorful when in a real tank instead of a store tank?

 

[Jantaris]

We're considering Biolvian Rams as well and our LFS told us they DO get beautiful with color. Google Bolivian Rams and check out the images. They look like terrific little fish...

 

[Majbarsalona]

The dimensions are 30 L x 12 W x 18 H and do Bolivian Rams get more colorful when in a real tank instead of a store tank?

An alternative could be German blue rams

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Some can be very colorful when they mature, others maybe not. Depends on tank conditions, sex, diet, quality of light.

I would do a angel and ram. You could also do gourami, rainbows, cory cats and lots other.

 

[AquaticHooper23]

So would I be able to do 1 angel and 1 bolivian ram?

 

[Corydoras92299]

red tail shark are awesome

 

[Majbarsalona]

red tail shark are awesome

Yeah, but not for very long in a 29 gallon

 

[Tetra1990]

Go with the ram. Or get a m/f pair. Lighting is key also watch your substrate. Light colored sand will tend to wash out colors, as they tend to camouflage themselves. If you do go with a pair. The male will color up VERY nicely once he hits sexual maturity.