I was hoping that I could get some more suggestions for stocking my newly-cycled 20 gallon high (I know I should've gotten a long, but it won't fit in my apt). It's got an AquaClear 30 filter and I'm doing 25% water changes daily (cause I have some free time these days).
Current inhabitants:
1 dalmatian molly
1 balloon molly
1 platy
3 sterbai cories
a fake piece of driftwood and some fake plants
First, the guy at my LFS gave me the 2 mollies and the platy to cycle, so if they 'disappeared' at some point it wouldn't crush me. Someone in the Newbie forum suggested a school of danios or tetras and a pair of dwarf gourami if I get rid of the mollies and the platy... thoughts? Other ideas?
I'm also wondering if it's worth the trouble to put some real plants in there. At this point I don't want to invest in any more equipment (new lights, CO2 etc.), but if there are certain plants that will do well with a gravel substrate and low (the fluorescent that came with my hood) light, I've love to know.
I know that there are a lot of options and I'd really appreciate any advice that experienced aquarists have to offer. Thanks.
Current inhabitants:
1 dalmatian molly
1 balloon molly
1 platy
3 sterbai cories
a fake piece of driftwood and some fake plants
First, the guy at my LFS gave me the 2 mollies and the platy to cycle, so if they 'disappeared' at some point it wouldn't crush me. Someone in the Newbie forum suggested a school of danios or tetras and a pair of dwarf gourami if I get rid of the mollies and the platy... thoughts? Other ideas?
I'm also wondering if it's worth the trouble to put some real plants in there. At this point I don't want to invest in any more equipment (new lights, CO2 etc.), but if there are certain plants that will do well with a gravel substrate and low (the fluorescent that came with my hood) light, I've love to know.
I know that there are a lot of options and I'd really appreciate any advice that experienced aquarists have to offer. Thanks.
