ashleynicole
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OK so I used to have a 55 gallon freshwater tank. over the years I did everything from community, to semi aggressive, to african cichlids. Now my 55 is in the garage in storage and I only have room to setup the 29 gallon. I know my options are a bit more limited so I would really appreciate if you guys could help me brainstorm!
O.K., so this is a 29 gallon tank and it I am going to have lowlight plants, no CO2 system, sand substrate. I am a bit partial to bottom feeders, so some fish I KNOW I want are as follows:
Bristle nose pleco
cory catfish
true siamese algae eaters
some sort of loach that eats snails (Planted tanks always have snail problems) I like clown loaches but I know I need at least 3 for them to thrive and i don't think this tank is big enough for them. any other loaches that eat snails and would be suitable for this size tank?
A few questions, Is a 29 to small to house a pair of angels? it has the same footprint as a 20 gallon long, but its tall so i was thinking 2 angels might be a good fit if the rest of the fish are bottom feeders. If not what other ceneterpiece fish might be good besides a few schools of tetras. Tetra's aren't really my favorite, they always die on me or just wither away, even when I have large schools. German blue rams also seem to stay near the bottom and don't live very long.
Gourami's might be ok if angels won't work, they stay near the top and are really pretty.
I am open to suggestions and thanks in advance for helping me plan this tank. I want bright and interesting fish as I have a 2 year old and 4 year old who will be 'helping' me out with this one. My supplies should be in by the end of this week and I am going to start a fishless cycle as soon as my stand gets in. I can't wait!
O.K., so this is a 29 gallon tank and it I am going to have lowlight plants, no CO2 system, sand substrate. I am a bit partial to bottom feeders, so some fish I KNOW I want are as follows:
Bristle nose pleco
cory catfish
true siamese algae eaters
some sort of loach that eats snails (Planted tanks always have snail problems) I like clown loaches but I know I need at least 3 for them to thrive and i don't think this tank is big enough for them. any other loaches that eat snails and would be suitable for this size tank?
A few questions, Is a 29 to small to house a pair of angels? it has the same footprint as a 20 gallon long, but its tall so i was thinking 2 angels might be a good fit if the rest of the fish are bottom feeders. If not what other ceneterpiece fish might be good besides a few schools of tetras. Tetra's aren't really my favorite, they always die on me or just wither away, even when I have large schools. German blue rams also seem to stay near the bottom and don't live very long.
Gourami's might be ok if angels won't work, they stay near the top and are really pretty.
I am open to suggestions and thanks in advance for helping me plan this tank. I want bright and interesting fish as I have a 2 year old and 4 year old who will be 'helping' me out with this one. My supplies should be in by the end of this week and I am going to start a fishless cycle as soon as my stand gets in. I can't wait!
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