In my over stocked 29 g tank (don't worry I am going to get rid of some of the fish) I am having some problems. Apparentl there are only 2 hiding spots whatsoever, I have very few plants and as of right now I am not capable of buying any more tank decore. I have a piece of Driftwood to put in, but it clouds the water extremely bad. So I plan on boiling it and such before i add it in again. But to the point, does anyone know where i can get plants for cheap? fake decor?
Hiding places?
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Also, does anyone any good fish combinations for a 29 gallon, Something that will live for a while and are colorful, the more the better.
Decorations are relly good for reducing stress. If you don't have enough in there then your fish will not be happy. If you can't buy more then ask some friends who keep fish to lend you something. After 3 years of collecting I've got 3 old plastic plants and about 2 dozen different rocks that I'm not using.
As to good fish for a tank that size I would go with tetras. They are small, like to be in groups, and are quite colourful. 10 neons, 5 black neons, 5 glolight/head and tail light/gold tetras, and then a few corys and algae eaters would make a great tank. There are a lot of other options but I find tetras are nice looking and very easy to keep.
As to good fish for a tank that size I would go with tetras. They are small, like to be in groups, and are quite colourful. 10 neons, 5 black neons, 5 glolight/head and tail light/gold tetras, and then a few corys and algae eaters would make a great tank. There are a lot of other options but I find tetras are nice looking and very easy to keep.
I second the recommendation for tetras and cories. There are a lot of different types of each, so look around for the ones you like. I have glowlights. They're pretty and seem to be reasonably hardy. I'm setting up a new 2nd 20 gallon and will probably have some neons or cardinals in there. I think they're some of the prettiest tetras, but I don't think they're as hardy as some others. Danios are another nice fish. They aren't too brightly colored, but they add lots of movement to yoru tank. Technically they're schooling fish, but mine tend to hang out in pairs, chasing each other. In my 20 gallon, I have 6 danios, 6 glowlights, and 5 cories. In a 29 gallon you could have 2 schools of tetras or danios or rasboras and a nice school of cories.
As far as cheap decorations go, you can use small, unglazed flower pots to make caves for cories to hide in.
As far as cheap decorations go, you can use small, unglazed flower pots to make caves for cories to hide in.
Unglazed flower pots are good to use if you can't afford more plants yet. Check your local nurseries to see how much they sell their small pots. I've seen them under $1 in the past and even one will add a ready made hiding spot for fish that are willing to use it. Also if its an option check yard sales and do a good cleaning on anything you find.
As for fish in a 29g I'd go with 2 schools one of harlequin raspborra and one of neon tetras assuming your LFS has a good suplier on the neons. Some aren't too hardy anymore
. Other small tetras would be fine also. Another option would be a group of guppies, but keep in mind that they can be prolific. 3-5 corys of the larger species or maybe 4-6 of the smaller ones would round out the tank. If you want a larger fish in the tank you can keep the schooling fish to 6 each and stay with 3 corys. After that you could add a dwarf gourami, a ram cichlid, or a african butterfly cichlid to highlight the tank. If you go with the larger fish you must make certain to provide plenty of cover and some sort of cave structure. The clay pots can suffice for the caves though.
As for fish in a 29g I'd go with 2 schools one of harlequin raspborra and one of neon tetras assuming your LFS has a good suplier on the neons. Some aren't too hardy anymore
. Other small tetras would be fine also. Another option would be a group of guppies, but keep in mind that they can be prolific. 3-5 corys of the larger species or maybe 4-6 of the smaller ones would round out the tank. If you want a larger fish in the tank you can keep the schooling fish to 6 each and stay with 3 corys. After that you could add a dwarf gourami, a ram cichlid, or a african butterfly cichlid to highlight the tank. If you go with the larger fish you must make certain to provide plenty of cover and some sort of cave structure. The clay pots can suffice for the caves though.I just now boiled and added a 8 or 10 inch piece of drift wood, and im praying it doesnt cloud the tank. I boiled it for at least 10 minutes and rinsed it a couple times. I just scraped paint off a clay pot i found in the garage, soaped it, and RINSED with hot water at least 20 times, no soap residue is left on it. And added it to the corner above my larger pot. I turned the light off to help keep the stress low from me messing with and rearranging their home hehe. As soon as the light went off, big poppa dempsey (the largest of the 3) came out from the large pot to investigate, it was fun to watch him inch up to the drift wood.
Any tips if my drift wood does cloud the tank?
Any tips if my drift wood does cloud the tank?
Personally, I would not trust an old pot, never mind one I soaped, no matter how many times I rinsed it - they are porous. A new pot is so inexpensive, it's not worth the risk.
Today I purchased two 4.2 inch terra cotta pot, and a 2.5.
They were normally 79cents a piece but i work there, and my buddy works in the garden center. He took em into the back, smacked em against a counter and broke em for me already hahaha. I got em for 5 cents a piece. Meijer rules.
They were normally 79cents a piece but i work there, and my buddy works in the garden center. He took em into the back, smacked em against a counter and broke em for me already hahaha. I got em for 5 cents a piece. Meijer rules.