Pearl Gouramis in 29 gallon

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clownfish1124

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Hi everyone. It has been a while since I have had a freshwater community tank. As my username suggests, I have kept many saltwater reef tanks over the years, but I have decided to return to freshwater.
I would like to setup a 29 gallon community tank with pearl gouramis being the centerpieces, so I was wondering how many I could get. I would like at least a pair. Other fish that I am planning on getting are cardinal or neon tetras (about 10).
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I wouldn't put more than a pair of pearl gouramis in a 29...I'd also consider harlequin rasboras for more of a biotope look...but the cardinals or neons would work fine in there and be awesome looking as well.

Eric
 

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thanks. so I will be getting 2 pearl gouramis and the neons or cardinals. Also I have been looking into bottom feeders as well. I don't really like corys and plecos, so are there any other options for my size tank?
 

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Kuhli loaches or dwarf chain loaches (used to be Botia sidthimunki or something close to that...but I think Botia has been updated to something starting with a Y)>

Do you like otos? They'd work and are great if you're considering plants.

Eric
 

clownfish1124

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thanks. I looked at those fish, and I loved the chain loach. However, I read that it is on the endangered species list, so I am opting out of purchasing it. I didn't like the ottos (they are still like plecos) and the other loach either. So, I went and googled the corys again and I saw the green cory and the Julii cory, which look really nice, so I think I'm gonna get some of those instead. So how many will I need?
 

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You really don't need any bottom feeder, but cories like groups so I'd get 3 at least (the more the merrier). Green cories are bigger, so I'd probably stick with just the 3 so as not to overload your tank. Smaller cory species such as Pandas...I'd go with 6.

Eric
 

clownfish1124

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great! I went onto Aqadvisor.com and double checked my stocking list. I also added in the harlequin rasboras for fun and this is what I got:

its perfect. Thanks again!
 
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