Pearl Gouramis in 29 gallon

[clownfish1124]

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).
Thanks

 

[Jayhawk]

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

 

[clownfish1124]

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?

 

[Jayhawk]

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]

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?

 

[Jayhawk]

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]

what about a flying fox, or will it get too big for my tank? I really like those. thanks

 

[Jayhawk]

A single flying fox (or siamese algae eater - NOT the more common chinese one) would be great in there.

 

[clownfish1124]

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!

 

[fishndude]

I think every thing is going to work out find and its a good thing you did your home work first.