29 gallon suggestions

[VBOutside]

I'm getting a 29 gallon and I was thinking about putting in a couple cories, a redtail shark, and a school of tiger barbs. Will this work? Also, do I really need an algae eater? Any suggestions would be great.

 

[Beeker]

Is the tank going to have live plants in it?

 

[VBOutside]

Yeah, it'll have plants - I'm not sure which ones yet, but it will definetly have live plants. And also, would a ram or two be compatible with these fish?

 

[Emg]

Not sure how well the rams would do with your barbs. Rams can dish it out ok...but they aren't very good about "taking" it....lol...

 

[VBOutside]

Also, if the barbs aren't such a good idea, i'll need another smaller schooling fish - preferably one that's fairly active, like the barbs.

 

[Beeker]

With live plants, it is helpful to have algea eaters. Of course, I would stay away from the Chinese Algea Eaters.

 

[hurricanejedi]

I thought the sharks get relatively huge over time?

 

[jadefoodog]

yep they arent right for that tank at all

they need a big long tank just like danios

 

[TetraFreak]

Tetras are always a good choice for schoolers! and they get along with just about everyone!

Perhaps a couple dwarf gouramis & a bunch of tetras!

As far as an Algae Eater, one of the smaller variety of Plex would work...Perhaps a Bristle Nose Plex.