Stocking ideas for 29gal.

flapper12

flapper12

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Well I just cleaned out this old tank we had its a 29gal. 30x12x18 are the deminsions. I want to make this tank a vivarium for some firebelly newts but if the lfs doesn't have them or I can't find a place to order them it will be a fish tank (if I don't find any other animals). I just want to hear everyones ideas for the tank.:headbang2:
 
Two cons would be pretty sweet. They can be more than just a hobby! Great pets, and a great starter/expert fish.
 
That would be cool but....I would kinda like more than 2 fish. But that would be really cool.
I will get to watch whatever is in this tank a lot because its right beside the computer so I want something with a personality that is entertaining.
 
I don't like angels...they're cool but I just don't like em.
 
maybe some hatchetfish instead of tetras if you prefer.
 
Bolivian rams and German blue rams are both peaceful cichlids with a lot of personality. I'd do either a pair of Bolivians or a trio (1M/2F) of GBRs. They love planted tanks, so get fake plants, get low light plants, or upgrade your lighting and ask in the planted tank forum. Good low light plants for beginners are anubias, java ferns, or cryptocorynes. You may be able to find lace java fern and it is really pretty.:) Anubias and javas will attach to rocks or driftwood if you use a rubber band or some thread to tie them down. When they attach, just remove it. For that tank, add a nice school of small tetras, like glowlights, cardinals, neons, pristellas, green fires, etc. Or, harlequin rasboras are always a great choice. You could buy 8-10 of any species I just mentioned. You can also keep a school of small corys, like panda, hastatus, pygmaeus, or trilineatus. Buy 4-6 small corys and you'd be stocked, and you'd have a lot of activity.

Or, if you want only cichlids, try some Tangyanikan shell dwellers, like neolamprologus multifasciatus. You also may be able to get away with a few neolamprologus brichardi or pulcher. I hear their breeding/parenting behaviors are fascinating.

Either of those options would be beautiful and active. I have to warn you though, GBRs can be quite difficult to keep. If you decide on those, buy them from a breeder, as most LFS stock is mass-produced, overbred, and will drop like flies even if your water quality is great. JMO.:)
 
what about like 5 honey gouramis
 
severum mama said:
Or, if you want only cichlids, try some Tangyanikan shell dwellers, like neolamprologus multifasciatus. You also may be able to get away with a few neolamprologus brichardi or pulcher. I hear their breeding/parenting behaviors are fascinating.
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Definitely agree that shelldwellers, especially multies are worth a shot, they are extremely interesting in terms of behavior and they are also easy to breed.
 
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