Hi all, haven't been around for several years, as wife and I moved back to our home state, had a baby, new jobs, all kinds of fun stuff that's kept me from getting a tank back up and running.
That being said, I just had a 30 gallon given to me and am in the process of getting it set up, but wanted to run my planned "residents" by you more experienced fish handlers.
My wife and I were thinking of this layout:
1x Rubber Lip Pleco
1X generic Algae Eater
6-8 mixed corys in pairs (likely 2xbronze, 2xspotted, 2x3 striped, 2xalbino)
For the rest, I'm torn between a group of dwarf grommies, or a school of Tetras.
I know grommies CAN grow to 6"+ in size, but how often does that really happen, as I've only had 1 pair before and they barely hit 4"... Wife would like a pair of orange and a pair of blue, but I'm not sure how aggressive they'll be to the corys, or if they'll overcrowd...
Alternate idea is a school of tetras, mixed neon and glowlights. Will they school together, or is it better to maintain a single tetra school, as I know they like a group of 10+.
Feedback is greatly appreciated!
Obviously I'm not dumping them in all at once, probably starting with the Plecy or a pair of corys to start and manage the cycle, then add a pair of fish every 2-3 weeks.
I haven't had a tank in almost 4 years, so I'm shaking off the mental rust, but they should all be pretty happy in the same temp range & pH, right?
I AM planning on a sand bottom, as if I remember, that's easier on the cory's tentacles, is there a better brand or type of sand to get, other than not "coarse"? I was hoping to get black to make the top-dwellers colors "pop" more...
Plant recommendations? Tank will be in indirect sunlight, next to a southern window, so only the front corner will get direct, but will get decent indirect.
Thanks again, and it's good to have a tank again!
That being said, I just had a 30 gallon given to me and am in the process of getting it set up, but wanted to run my planned "residents" by you more experienced fish handlers.
My wife and I were thinking of this layout:
1x Rubber Lip Pleco
1X generic Algae Eater
6-8 mixed corys in pairs (likely 2xbronze, 2xspotted, 2x3 striped, 2xalbino)
For the rest, I'm torn between a group of dwarf grommies, or a school of Tetras.
I know grommies CAN grow to 6"+ in size, but how often does that really happen, as I've only had 1 pair before and they barely hit 4"... Wife would like a pair of orange and a pair of blue, but I'm not sure how aggressive they'll be to the corys, or if they'll overcrowd...
Alternate idea is a school of tetras, mixed neon and glowlights. Will they school together, or is it better to maintain a single tetra school, as I know they like a group of 10+.
Feedback is greatly appreciated!
Obviously I'm not dumping them in all at once, probably starting with the Plecy or a pair of corys to start and manage the cycle, then add a pair of fish every 2-3 weeks.
I haven't had a tank in almost 4 years, so I'm shaking off the mental rust, but they should all be pretty happy in the same temp range & pH, right?
I AM planning on a sand bottom, as if I remember, that's easier on the cory's tentacles, is there a better brand or type of sand to get, other than not "coarse"? I was hoping to get black to make the top-dwellers colors "pop" more...
Plant recommendations? Tank will be in indirect sunlight, next to a southern window, so only the front corner will get direct, but will get decent indirect.
Thanks again, and it's good to have a tank again!
It worked fine. The Gorami's should be fine in a 30. But try to leave some room in the tank incase in a few months time you might wanna get like a rare small fish or something 
The tetra's would shoal 'better' if there is 10 of the same IMO. Good Luck! ! ! !