Starting up a 29g tank

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I have just gotten my 29g set up and running and I am looking at my options. I plan on putting some fish in from my 10g and getting some more in the next week or so. I have some fake plants in there and am going to build some caves in the next few days. The 10g has some 2 decorations for the fish to hide.

Currently in the 10g-
1 Clown Loach
4 Neon Tetra
1 Black Moor (dont ask)
1 Plecosmus (spelling?)
2 Fancy Guppies

What I want is a nice active 29g tank for downstairs I am thinking to move the tetras and get 2 or 3 more and moving the loach and getting 1 more. And moving the Plecosmus as well. What other fish would be good to add to the tank (I read some posts about stocking the tank but the fish listed did not interest me much. I would like at least 1 centerpiece fish) I don't want any aggressive fish just some neat looking ones that are relatively active.

Thanks
-Mike
 
I agree with veloth. I too was going to ask what kind of pleco. But also how are you cycling Your 29 gal? I wouldnt recomend you buy 2 many fish just yet, especially when it looks like you. Also do you see your clown loach much? they are very sociable fish and are generally best kept in groups (not that im saying get more) but maybe a new home. Clowns are one of the larger of the loaches.
 
The pleco I am not sure its just the regular algae eaters they have at every pet store. The clown loach does stay hidden most of the time. I have been reading a lot about them and most sites say they grow pretty slowly so im not worried about it he is only about an inch and I am going to upgrade when necessary or just trade him into the pet store. The 29g tank is good to go I put some water from the 10g in there and some of the decorations + rocks. There are currently 4 happy neon tetra in there and I plan on moving another fish over tonight. So what "bigger" fish can I put in the 29g for a centerpiece say around 3 inches or so.

-Mike
 
German rams are neat. Gouramis would be an option. I really like some of the rainbows also, dwarf praecox in particular. They are very active and colorful, and they go nuts at feeding time. Really fun to watch. Good luck.
 
try2catchmike said:
I have just gotten my 29g set up and running and I am looking at my options. I plan on putting some fish in from my 10g and getting some more in the next week or so. I have some fake plants in there and am going to build some caves in the next few days. The 10g has some 2 decorations for the fish to hide.

Currently in the 10g-
1 Clown Loach
4 Neon Tetra
1 Black Moor (dont ask)
1 Plecosmus (spelling?)
2 Fancy Guppies

What I want is a nice active 29g tank for downstairs I am thinking to move the tetras and get 2 or 3 more and moving the loach and getting 1 more. And moving the Plecosmus as well. What other fish would be good to add to the tank (I read some posts about stocking the tank but the fish listed did not interest me much. I would like at least 1 centerpiece fish) I don't want any aggressive fish just some neat looking ones that are relatively active.

Thanks
-Mike
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rams, kribs, rainbows, gouramis...

but you need to get 1-3 more clowns... clowns are very very social, they need at least 2 of their own kind!
 
If that is a common pleco (which it sounds like it is) you should take it and the clown loach back to the LFS. They will both get way too large for a 29gal. Do not buy more clown loaches for your 29.

The black moor will also prefer cooler water than your other fish but may be OK. I would recommend a school of cories, maybe a bristle nose pleco or some smaller loaches like kuhlis or chain loaches for your bottom feeders (not all of these, I would pick one). You can also add more smaller schooling fish. Try to stick to a minimum of 6 for each type of fish. Maybe try a single male betta or some female bettas for some slightly larger fish.
 
Try2- one "centerpiece" fish you might consider for a community setup is the snakeskin gourami. I have one in my community tank. They are very, very docile and get no larger than 4".
 
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