How many Congo Tetras?

[Jonathan August]

How many Congo Tetras could I put in a 29 gallon blackwater tank. Present occupants are: 6 Pelvicachromis sp. ( i thing pulcher), a female bolivian ram, a skunk loach (which never comes out) and some odd number of guppy fry that generally stay near the top.



Thanks,
Jonathan

 

[DiscusnAfricans]

Congo tetras will probably get a little too big for a 29g tank. They prefer larger groups, and I'm not sure the tank could support the bioload. What about something smaller like flame or diamond tetras?

 

[dogofwar]

I don't think Congo Tetras are blackwater fish, either...

Matt

 

[YSS]

Yup. 29G is not ideal for Congos. I kept shoal of 15 congos in my 265G and I loved them. They schooled really well they looked great!

 

[Jonathan August]

other ideas are: Lemon tetra or serpae (kept both in this tank) or neon/cardinals

 

[jonclark96]

I like lemons. Go for a school of 8-10.

 

[YSS]

I now have a shoal of about 30 lemons. I love them.

 

[verbal]

other ideas are: Lemon tetra or serpae (kept both in this tank) or neon/cardinals

Neons/cardinals would look great, but I might be concerned about them being Krib snacks. Higher bodied ones like the Lemon tetra of Diamond tetras would probably be a safer bet.

 

[Andrewtfw]

Lemons and serpaes are good considerations. They don't get as large as congos or even columbian blues. I would also consider HY511 tetras and emperor tetras.

Sent from my DROIDX

 

[Jonathan August]

i've decided to get serpae tetras, whats whats amount for the tank, im thing 8-12. I've had them before (in this tank actually) so i know their water needs.

 

[b considine]

I'd also consider getting rid of the loach. Loaches need to be in groups in order to feel comfortable. Skunk loaches get to be around 4 inches, a bit large for a 29, especially with all those kribs.

Blaise

 

[Jonathan August]

that explains why i never see him, :lol:. I was planing on moving the loach and the kribs once i get my fishroom started, and replace them with cories or gudeons

 

[Jonathan August]

update-

Decided on a school of 12-15-20 Celestial Pearl Danios, moving out the kribs and putting in 3 more Bolivian Rams

 

[b considine]

CPDs like heavily planted tanks. In my limited experience, they don't school around like other danios. More of a "Here's my little spot, think I'll stay nearby."

My danio choprae, on the other hand, stick together and are very active. Plus, they look good, too. The orange stripe is a dark, ember color. Really stands out in muted lighting.

Here's a photo, from a CCA sponsor, who happens to have some in stock. (No, I'm not a paid spokesman.)

http://msjinkzd.com/freshwater/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/choprae2.jpg

Blaise

 

[Jonathan August]

The tank is no longer blackwater, it is a clear water crypt tank. But those look great

 

[b considine]

So, who are the final occupants?

Blaise

 

[scientist0724]

Pics! Pics! Pics!

Arlene