Hello! I have a 29 gal. tank (24x24x12) but I'm not sure exactly what kind of fish I want. It's not very big, so the fish need to stay relatively small. I also don't want anything that is super hard to take care of. I'm looking for fish that are colorful and active. I don't want any that are super shy. Any suggestions? I also love live plants, but i'm not opposed to getting fake ones. So please let me know if any of the suggestions will tear up the live ones. Thanks!
29 gal. ideas?
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here's a thread for you to look through.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253800
its got tons of fish to choose form that arent too hard to find, but interesting.
check it out.
here's a thread for you to look through.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253800
its got tons of fish to choose form that arent too hard to find, but interesting.
check it out.
Why not go with a school of 3-5 cory cats and 4 congo tertra. They will get about 5 inches and will not touch plants. Also adults are a site to see.
I have a 20g tall, I have Sunset Platys, they are really bright kinda like a red/orange/yellow mix, they are super beautiful!
One of the babies that was born in my tank is like a super bright red, its crazy bright. I love my platys, they are really easy to care for, they get to about 2-3 inches long.
One of the babies that was born in my tank is like a super bright red, its crazy bright. I love my platys, they are really easy to care for, they get to about 2-3 inches long.
I really like my tiger barbs, they are colorful and have a lot of personality, aren't too expensive and are VERY hardy. I keep them in my 20 gallon with a lot of live plants, along with some loaches and a red tail black shark... Problem is they are semi-aggressive... they are totally fine if you keep a large group, but you are pretty much limited to other tiger barbs (not really a big deal in a 29 gallon), or a few others... i'm just a fan of barbs and general, many are more peaceful than tiger barbs.
Be careful when buying some of the more "common" fish, i've had bad luck with platies when I was starting out... could be blamed on all the in-breeding, or my bad fish keeping. Just inspect for signs of poor health... white spot, inactivity, etc.
I would definitely recommend some botia loaches, they have great personality. Personally have kept yoyo loaches and polka dot loaches, both are awesome. I have found they are also hardy fish.
Don't be scared off by live plants... get a T5 fixture like a coralife... I have this one for my 20 gallon long, it would fit your tank, I'm pretty happy with it... http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCatalog/ctl3684/cp57011/si1379085/cl1/coralife_fw_t5_aqualight_double_strip_light30?&path=c3684-def-USD-16695%23%23-1%23%23-1~~c3684-def-USD-18356%23%23d%23%234r~~nc3684-def-USD-57011%23%230%23%231o&queryType=0&hits=12&offset=0
Stick with plants that don't need a lot of light or Co2, like anubias nana, java fern, hairgrass, java moss, crypts.
Also, I tell everybody to go to a fish store and just look around... see what catches your eye. Even if something is too big for a 29, there is usually an equivalent in a smaller size that is similar... example clown loaches outgrow 29 gallon, yoyo loaches are great substitutes.
Be careful when buying some of the more "common" fish, i've had bad luck with platies when I was starting out... could be blamed on all the in-breeding, or my bad fish keeping. Just inspect for signs of poor health... white spot, inactivity, etc.
I would definitely recommend some botia loaches, they have great personality. Personally have kept yoyo loaches and polka dot loaches, both are awesome. I have found they are also hardy fish.
Don't be scared off by live plants... get a T5 fixture like a coralife... I have this one for my 20 gallon long, it would fit your tank, I'm pretty happy with it... http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCatalog/ctl3684/cp57011/si1379085/cl1/coralife_fw_t5_aqualight_double_strip_light30?&path=c3684-def-USD-16695%23%23-1%23%23-1~~c3684-def-USD-18356%23%23d%23%234r~~nc3684-def-USD-57011%23%230%23%231o&queryType=0&hits=12&offset=0
Stick with plants that don't need a lot of light or Co2, like anubias nana, java fern, hairgrass, java moss, crypts.
Also, I tell everybody to go to a fish store and just look around... see what catches your eye. Even if something is too big for a 29, there is usually an equivalent in a smaller size that is similar... example clown loaches outgrow 29 gallon, yoyo loaches are great substitutes.
I'm not afraid of live plants. I have a 72 gal that is heavily planted and they are thriving. And I love Tiger Barbs. They are one of my favorites. The problem is that I already have a school in my other tank and I kind of want something for this one, lol. I like the Yoyo Loaches too, so I'm considering those as well. Thanks for the great ideas!
