29g Stocking question. Viable?

[newportjon]

This is my, tentative, list for my 29g planted tank:


- 1 Hillstream Loach

- 8-12 Corydorus habrosus/Corydorus hastatus (Haven't decided on which I like more.)

- 12 Galaxy Rasboras/Pygmy Rasboras (Haven't decided on these guys either. Although, I'm leaning towards the pygmy b/c they're smaller in size.)

- 4-6 Scarlet Badis (I would settle w/ 4 if I could find someone to sell me 1 male and 3 females. If not, I'd have to get 6 unsexed.)

- Red Cherry Shrimp (Not sure on how many I'd throw in but I do plan on adding some.)


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As far as the water parameters go, they all seem to be in within range of each other. Is this too many fish for the size tank I plan on using?

I've been doing a ton of research/reading on different fish within the hobby and right now these are my favorites!

Thanks in advance for any help,
Jon

 

[lilim10]

Sounds good to me. Post pics when you're done!

 

[calivivarium1]

I would re-consider the scarlet badis if you are going to have lots of current. My experience with them shows that they do not like anything above a light current. I would also be concerned that they would pick on the CPD's/rasbora that look similar.


I have heard that some "hillstream" loaches such as the rosy loach don't really require much of a current, but I would look at Loaches On-Line for better info. Some also like to be in groups. Larger ones may also munch on your shrimp.

My biggest critique of the stock is that it is pretty bottom/midwater oriented. I would definitely shoot for the cories which prefer the bottom(don't remember which of those two it is off the top of my head) and pick a rasbora/danio that likes mid/top sections of the tank. Be sure and check temp requirements, not sure on minimums for the cories but the Dario dario, CPD's(if I remember right), and hillstreams like cooler temps.

 

[bluekrissyspike]

hillstream loaches like a lot of current and need it to get the oxygen they need so if you are going to add them you'd have to set up the tank around their specific needs. i'm not too sure how the cherries would last being with fish. most fish will hunt them when they are molting so be careful with that. besides that it sounds good to me.

 

[newportjon]

You guys are both right about the Hillstream loach. They like cooler temps and a decent current.

Therefore, I don't think I'll be adding that one.

I'll look into some top-water species.

I'll post the info I've found about each fish tomorrow to see if you guys agree/disagree.

Thanks again,
Jon

 

[jm1212]

CPD's are a great choice for schooling fish.

some may think that you need to breed them if you are going to keep them, but you dont...it kinda undermines the fun for some aquarists that dont have time to care for fry or set up special breeding tanks and such. if you want CPD's go for it! (chances are they will breed anyway).