GalenGrey Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I posted something similar under general as well but I've just now realized it might be better suited for here! I've got a 29 gallon with driftwood, hard water, and a ph of 8.0. I'm not incredibly interested in small schooling fish because I like more interaction but at the same time, it's a small tank and I feel bad putting larger fish in their minimum size tank. I've looked at cichlids and angelfish, I also considered mixing a larger one or two with a small school but I simply can't decide. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've already got 5 cherry shrimp in there. I'd like something that will notice when I come to feed them. I had gourami's in a different tank that did so and don't really want to go that route again quite yet. Ps. I attached a picture of the tank so you can see swimming room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Good looking piece of wood. Throw some moss and other plants to finish off the look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Little_One Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I would highly recommend a Dwarf Puffer/Pea Puffer. They are one of the most interactive, curious, and all around enjoyable fish I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) GBR's are a blast lots of personality, friendly to most fish not sure about shrimp.Give them some plants & a few flat rocks you might even get them to breed.Mine are always swimming up to say hello and begging for food. Edited March 6, 2014 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalenGrey Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Thanks! It's actually two pieces that I managed to wedge in there! I've been thinking about weeping moss on the wood and some grass on the bottom. What to you think? Hmm, you know, I've heard that a few times lately. I was slightly put off by the small size but maybe I was too quick to judge. How many to a 29 gallon would you suggest? Have you had them yourself? Any success in spawing? Thanks! GBR's are gorgeous! I'll have to do some reading on them, I briefly thought about Rams but I wasn't too sure. Edited March 6, 2014 by GalenGrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) I have a trio 1M 2F in a 20g planted with some BN plecos, I was hesitate in the beginning heard about how difficult they were to keep.But once I had the tank planted and stable they seemed to settle in very quickly and began to breed regularly about every second week, but so far they have eaten everything they laid.But one of these days I will grab the eggs and try to raise separately. What they lack in size they make up for with their big personality's.Not sure how many would be happy in your 29g I would guess double should work if they have lots of hiding spots. Forgot to mention I also have another female that I used as a dither fish in a tank of some high strung Goyder River rainbows that were having a problem settling into their new tank. Edited March 6, 2014 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 +1 I've had the dwarf pea puffers and they are a hoot. Watch them hunt snails in the tank, it's quite something to see. Press your nose against the glass and they will too. Very inquisitive of a fish. Moss on wood is never a bad idea imo. Dwarf hair grass is a good species to give a go with. Other things such baby tears, glosso, and S. repens can work too. Not sure on your light source as that will help determine what species you'd want on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalenGrey Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Thanks again all of you. I'm doing some research into Dwarf Puffers now. I know they have a tank full at Pisces right now so I might take a jaunt down there again. But, if I didn't go with them, does anyone have more suggestions? Or any fish that seem to be more compatible with the puffers? Cheers! Ps. Doing some reading just now told me that Puffers will unfortunately kill my RCS's. I'd have to move them. Edited March 6, 2014 by GalenGrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Little_One Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Your RCS should be fine IMO. Either way, with your water params and the desire for an engaging fish, Dwarf Puffers are the way to go. You could easily house some cheap Ghost Shrimp in the tank for a fraction of the cost, and they'd be able to handle themselves against the puffers. Ramshorn snails can keep the tank clean and provide a food source for the puffers - and every now and then you can toss in some bloodworms for a nice treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I was going to say earlier if you wanted some plant I need to do a trimming. I'm sure a few species can be passed along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalenGrey Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hmm, I'll check and see if there are any puffers left next time I'm in Calgary. Cochrane doesn't have much in the way of fish. Well, that'd be excellent. I'll PM you about that ckmullin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogfish Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 That piece of driftwood looks like a... male reproductive organ. I'm fond of rams, nice looking fish with good character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalenGrey Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Well, my grape wood is rotting already. Going to have to change it all up anyway so we'll see what I come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 grab some old weathered pine driftwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalenGrey Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I found a nice looking piece of Malaysian driftwood that I'm going to give a go. There was java wood there too but it looked so close to grape wood I decided not to trust it. Just gotta get everything outta there now. I'll post a picture tonight once I've got it fixed up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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