New tank

Justin · 05-02-2005, 11:55 AM

Although I've loved fish my entire life, I have only ever had small tanks, all under 10g. Now I am going to get a 29g tank, and I realize that I have options. There are so many things that I can do to it, and I was wondering what you all think I should do to it. Also, I am planning to build a custom stand for it. Do any of you have cool stands that you would like to share with the world? Post pictures please.

**Fishfirst** · 05-02-2005, 12:19 PM

Well first off what fish is a "must have" in the aquarium? This will dictate what other tank mates are possible.

osteoporoosi · 05-02-2005, 01:02 PM

And tap water specs would also help us to make suggestions.

Justin · 05-02-2005, 01:51 PM

I would like to have a cory cat, and a dwarf frog for sure. I know that these are very common fish but I have always liked them. I wil have a couple of live bearers. Whart else do you suggest?

**Fishfirst** · 05-02-2005, 03:43 PM

a cory cat just won't do!!!! Get six or seven of them!

they'll be very happy in a group... and also will give you a lot of room to play with in your 29 gallon tank considering they hang out on the bottom of the tank and won't interfere with many swimmers that you could put in. If you have a near neutral pH then you could do a lot with the tank. Cardinal Tetras are one of my favorite fish, as well as marble hatchets and dwarf gouramis.

laura · 05-02-2005, 04:23 PM

guppies are always goorgeous and arent going to take upt oo much room. dwarf frogs are cool but need frozen live food. khuli loaches are another neat one

osteoporoosi · 05-03-2005, 07:28 AM

well frogs and fish do not mix, because frog po is toxic and can kill fish.

**fish_doc** · 05-03-2005, 07:59 PM

I keep a group of corys in each of my guppy tanks. They make a great combo.

05-02-2005, 11:55 AM	#1
Justin Fishy Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 13	New tank Although I've loved fish my entire life, I have only ever had small tanks, all under 10g. Now I am going to get a 29g tank, and I realize that I have options. There are so many things that I can do to it, and I was wondering what you all think I should do to it. Also, I am planning to build a custom stand for it. Do any of you have cool stands that you would like to share with the world? Post pictures please. __________________ ~Justin~

05-02-2005, 12:19 PM	#2
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,704 Blog Entries: 6	Well first off what fish is a "must have" in the aquarium? This will dictate what other tank mates are possible. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

05-02-2005, 01:02 PM	#3
osteoporoosi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 633	Re: New tank And tap water specs would also help us to make suggestions. __________________ http://photobucket.com/albums/v640/osteoporoosi/

05-02-2005, 01:51 PM	#4
Justin Fishy Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 13	Re: New tank I would like to have a cory cat, and a dwarf frog for sure. I know that these are very common fish but I have always liked them. I wil have a couple of live bearers. Whart else do you suggest? __________________ ~Justin~

05-02-2005, 03:43 PM	#5
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,704 Blog Entries: 6	a cory cat just won't do!!!! Get six or seven of them! they'll be very happy in a group... and also will give you a lot of room to play with in your 29 gallon tank considering they hang out on the bottom of the tank and won't interfere with many swimmers that you could put in. If you have a near neutral pH then you could do a lot with the tank. Cardinal Tetras are one of my favorite fish, as well as marble hatchets and dwarf gouramis. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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05-02-2005, 04:23 PM	#6
laura Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11	guppies are always goorgeous and arent going to take upt oo much room. dwarf frogs are cool but need frozen live food. khuli loaches are another neat one

05-03-2005, 07:28 AM	#7
osteoporoosi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 633	Re: New tank well frogs and fish do not mix, because frog po is toxic and can kill fish. __________________ http://photobucket.com/albums/v640/osteoporoosi/

05-03-2005, 07:59 PM	#8
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,953 Blog Entries: 19	Re: New tank I keep a group of corys in each of my guppy tanks. They make a great combo. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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