Theresa_M Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hello, I have a new 29g tank in the process of cycling. I will likely be placing an order with Aquahuna in the next couple of weeks. Because the tank is so tall, I was thinking about doing two angels - the Avatar blues. However, my LFS has Congo tetras on display forever but none for sale, and I think they are beautiful. Do you think I could do 8 of those in a 29g? It’s not as long as I would like, but I’m hoping they wouldn’t be too cramped. Anyone have these? The other worry I have is placing an online order, there’s not guarantee I’ll get a mix of male and female and I so want at least a couple of males! Tank mates will be 2 dwarf patties, corydoras and cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Congo tetras get to 3in and like a lot of swiming room I think in the 29 you would be better off with the two angelfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I would agree and yet disagree with @Colu. I would agree with him in the part where congo tetras are bit to big for a 29 gallon. But disagree with the part of 2 angels ina 29 gallon. I would say one angel in a 29 gallon and every angel after that is a additional 5 gallons (2 angels in a 35 gallon, 3 angels in a 40 gallon, etc) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn T Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Having had angels in the past, I agree with @JamesB. I'm in the process of stocking a 29g myself, and I'm planning to keep all inhabitants under the 2" mark. I've had 3-4" fish in there in the past, and they just seemed cramped to me as they moved around. Don't plan to get any fish that big again until I can get a bigger tank down the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 If your looking for a feature fish I would go with something like German Blue Rams or Bolivian Rams, just make sure if you do want the german blue rams that you keep them hot (80F at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa_M Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 42 minutes ago, JamesB said: If your looking for a feature fish I would go with something like German Blue Rams or Bolivian Rams, just make sure if you do want the german blue rams that you keep them hot (80F at least). I thought about German Blues but read they were a little finicky. They’re on my list though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Think a pair of Bolivian rams would be better option just beautiful fish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn T Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just ran across a video AC did with Dean about angelfish. I thought of this thread. Dean notes that you can have angelfish in a 29g. Note what he says about water change frequency. Dean is a font of information, so this is a good video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dawn T said: Just ran across a video AC did with Dean about angelfish. I thought of this thread. Dean notes that you can have angelfish in a 29g. Yeah you could totally have one angelfish in a 29 gallon. But I wouldn't do 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa_M Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, JamesB said: Yeah you could totally have one angelfish in a 29 gallon. But I wouldn't do 2. Not only did he suggest two, he actually said he’d do four adults in a 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa_M Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Dawn T said: Just ran across a video AC did with Dean about angelfish. I thought of this thread. Dean notes that you can have angelfish in a 29g. Note what he says about water change frequency. Dean is a font of information, so this is a good video. Thanks Dawn! I also watched this and it had my wheels spinning 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Theresa_M said: Not only did he suggest two, he actually said he’d do four adults in a 29. As much as I respect Dean, I would have to respectfully disagree. I have had three angels in a 30, and one of the angel was bullied to death by the other two angels. I think Dean may be talking about a little more short term then long term, as he might be talking a little more about getting the angels to pair off. In my experiance if you put 4 angels in a 29, there WILL be some fighting, there probably WILL be some death because of the fighting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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