empty 30 gal wanting to put corys or loaches help me Lupin

[fishorama]

Java "windelov", like fancy ends on regular java.

 

[emptywallet]

okay lol well now i have a new question is it okay to have a 20 gallon biowheel and a 30 gallon aquaclear in my 30 gallon? also how do i tell the gender between gouramis? What species should i add first? i was thinking neons, kuhlis then the pearl but idk any advice?

 

[fishorama]

Gourami males have a pointed dorsal fin (top), females are more rounded. Pearl males over ~2 inches have an orangish chest compared to females. Either sex is ok alone.

2 filters are good, alternate cleaning.

I would do neons first then gourami, kuhlis last.

 

[emptywallet]

i thought the gourami would make its territory so it should be last why kuhlis last?

 

[fishorama]

The gourami's territory won't include the bottom where the loaches will be most of the time. Pearls are less denfensive than some gourami species too. The kuhlis are a bit more sensitive to water conditions so it's good to let the tank stabilize.

Beneficial bacteria & microorganisms need some time to grow on surfaces. It's what is meant by "established tank" not just cycled. It really takes at least 6 months but you don't have to wait that long.

 

[emptywallet]

The gourami's territory won't include the bottom where the loaches will be most of the time. Pearls are less denfensive than some gourami species too. The kuhlis are a bit more sensitive to water conditions so it's good to let the tank stabilize.

Beneficial bacteria & microorganisms need some time to grow on surfaces. It's what is meant by "established tank" not just cycled. It really takes at least 6 months but you don't have to wait that long.

tank is already estanblished

 

[fishorama]

How are you keeping it cycled? If you're putting in new substrate you will lose a significant amount of bacteria, lots of surface area. Loaches last as there will be little "bio-slime" built up where they spend most of their time.

I suggested the neons first as they are not always as hardy & healthy as other fish. Sort of like a quarrantine period without having to move them.

 

[emptywallet]

okay well i just added black moon sand and my filter is seeded and my water is bacterialised and i'll post pictures of my tank
it was a bb tank

 

[emptywallet]

should i get cardinals or neons?
well heres the the tank after 1 water change

 

[Lupin]

Cardinals, neons, it doesn't matter whichever you like. I prefer cardinals however.