29 Gallon Tank - What To Put In It?

[caige]

Hi there,

I just bought a 29 Gallon tank and was wondering what I should put in it. I really like Angels and Sharks. Any comments or suggestions?

 

[drobbyb]

If I had an empty 29 gallon around, I think I would buy 5 young angelfish and keep a watch on them until they paired off. After I had a pair, I would trade in the other 3 angels for some supplies etc.

A 29 gallon is just enough space for a pair of angels.

 

[caige]

I appreciate your input. Do you think it could house Red Tail / Rainbow Sharks? They grow to about 4-5".

 

[drobbyb]

Unfortunately the tank's "footprint" is too small for sharks. Their aggression can be pretty intense if they aren't given enough space. In my opinion you would need a 4 foot tank to keep sharks and angels, and the tank must be at least 18 inches deep for mature angelfish (a standard 55 gallon tank would work).

 

[caige]

Do the Angel fish need certain type of decor in the tank? IE: Plants, open space, ect.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I would go in a different direction. I'd go with a shoal of cories, a shoal of mid-water swimmers and a centerpiece fish like a gourami or betta.