[Pastalini]

Hello, I'm very new to this forum but I'm giving it a try 😊. I would like some help on my stocking. If you could please help me it would be appreciated. I have a 29 gallon aquarium, and I would like to make it a community tank. I was looking into a honey gouramis and I think getting two if them would work well with the tank size I have and all the plants I plan on getting. I'm really worried on overstocking, especially with my first ever fish tank. What type(s) of fish do you think I can add to my tank?

 

[The Fish Lady]

Hello, I'm very new to this forum but I'm giving it a try 😊. I would like some help on my stocking. If you could please help me it would be appreciated. I have a 29 gallon aquarium, and I would like to make it a community tank. I was looking into a honey gouramis and I think getting two if them would work well with the tank size I have and all the plants I plan on getting. I'm really worried on overstocking, especially with my first ever fish tank. What type(s) of fish do you think I can add to my tank?

Hi!! I'm The Fish Lady!😀 nice to meet you!😃

• Hatchet fish
• Rainbow Fish
• Guppies
• Mollies

-Killifish
Omg, hon! I understand but the sky is the limit! You are going to have sooo much fun!
Just my advice is I would refrain from any type of "aggressive" babies unless you want this type but I'd never put anything like these in a Community tank and no Goldfish because they sort of bring their own little "problems" with them but there are like sooo much out there; you know? Stay with the same water temps and parameters and you'll do just fine, hon!
When you are finished, post pictures! This is always fun!😃

 

[Pastalini]

Hi!! I'm The Fish Lady!😀 nice to meet you!😃

• Hatchet fish
• Rainbow Fish
• Guppies
• Mollies

-Killifish
Omg, hon! I understand but the sky is the limit! You are going to have sooo much fun!
Just my advice is I would refrain from any type of "aggressive" babies unless you want this type but I'd never put anything like these in a Community tank and no Goldfish because they sort of bring their own little "problems" with them but there are like sooo much out there; you know? Stay with the same water temps and parameters and you'll do just fine, hon!
When you are finished, post pictures! This is always fun!😃

Thank you very much for helping me, I appreciate it alot. P.S once everything is up and running I will absolutely show pictures ☺

 

[susankat]

Make sure to properly cycle the tank before adding fish, There are several articles on here for cycling.

 

[Old Man of the Sea]

It has been my experience that your tank will dictate your stocking more than anything else. A small tank dictates your stocking because the water and bacteria growth has to beable to handle the waste load. Even dying or dead plants will add to that bio-load. Start small & give your tank time to establish its own natural balance & if anything get as big a tank as you can afford with good filtration. Anything, including fish or inverts will not thrive or survive in septic conditions.

 

[Pastalini]

Make sure to properly cycle the tank before adding fish, There are several articles on here for cycling.

Thanks for telling me this, I know how to so there shouldn't be any worries but I think I will look into it to find any tips or tricks to make sure I fully grasp how to cycle my tank.☺ Thanks for responding!

 

[Pastalini]

It has been my experience that your tank will dictate your stocking more than anything else. A small tank dictates your stocking because the water and bacteria growth has to beable to handle the waste load. Even dying or dead plants will add to that bio-load. Start small & give your tank time to establish its own natural balance & if anything get as big a tank as you can afford with good filtration. Anything, including fish or inverts will not thrive or survive in septic conditions.

Yes I will follow your advice and start of slow with how many fish I will be putting in, I will definitely leave room for possible other fish to live in my tank without any problems. Thank you for responding and giving me advice☺