30 Gallon tank, stocking

[despreauxb]

So I currently have a 10 gallon tnk for my betta and snail. I recently got a 30 gallon tank that I'm still waiting ti start to cycle but I'm trying to plan out my fish tank while I wait. I've been looking into Dwarf Gouramis. I also recently found "fresh water angelfish" and read they could be kept together. I also REALLY want a pletco fish but I'm still trying to figure out which would be best. Could I possibly keep one angel fish and 2 or dwarfs gouramis and one pletco? If not what are your stocking recommendations.

 

[Circus]

What are the dimensions of your tank (L x W x H)? Do you know the hardness (gh) of your tap water?

 

[Byron]

While waiting for the water parameter data and the tank dimensions, we can say "no" to angelfish and gourami. Angelfish need more space, and a lone angelfish will be...lonely, this is a shoaling species but it needs a lot of space for a group. Males are territorial. So are gourami males, but a trio of dwarf gourami would work tank-wise (depending upon the water parameters) though many of us do not recommend the dwarf unless you can obtain them direct from a breeder; commercially-raised fish can still carry the iridovirus and there is no cure.

Do you intend live plants, even if just floating plants? This makes a difference, as gourami need floating plants (so do many others, at least they appreciate them).

 

[Sgooosh]

While waiting for the water parameter data and the tank dimensions, we can say "no" to angelfish and gourami. Angelfish need more space, and a lone angelfish will be...lonely, this is a shoaling species but it needs a lot of space for a group. Males are territorial. So are gourami males, but a trio of dwarf gourami would work tank-wise (depending upon the water parameters) though many of us do not recommend the dwarf unless you can obtain them direct from a breeder; commercially-raised fish can still carry the iridovirus and there is no cure.

Do you intend live plants, even if just floating plants? This makes a difference, as gourami need floating plants (so do many others, at least they appreciate them).

just a small question, can gouramis live with duckweed?

 

[despreauxb]

While waiting for the water parameter data and the tank dimensions, we can say "no" to angelfish and gourami. Angelfish need more space, and a lone angelfish will be...lonely, this is a shoaling species but it needs a lot of space for a group. Males are territorial. So are gourami males, but a trio of dwarf gourami would work tank-wise (depending upon the water parameters) though many of us do not recommend the dwarf unless you can obtain them direct from a breeder; commercially-raised fish can still carry the iridovirus and there is no cure.

Do you intend live plants, even if just floating plants? This makes a difference, as gourami need floating plants (so do many others, at least they appreciate them).

I'll have to actually measure it when I get home as it was given to me as a gift and was previously used. I plan on using live plants as I do with my betta. I read that it was best to keep dwarf gouranis in groups but I only plan on getting one male to help avoid the aggression. I read that 1 angel fish alone would be okay but if thats not the case i won't get one. I havent heard anything about only getting them from a breeder but its defiantly something ill look into. Would I be able to also have a pletco? I think im leaning more towards a bristlenose. I have an API water testing kit for my other tank but it doesn't have a measuring for how hard my water is, is that different than my ph? These are my first fish tanks and I want to do the best I can.

 

[UnknownFishies]

I'll have to actually measure it when I get home as it was given to me as a gift and was previously used. I plan on using live plants as I do with my betta. I read that it was best to keep dwarf gouranis in groups but I only plan on getting one male to help avoid the aggression. I read that 1 angel fish alone would be okay but if thats not the case i won't get one. I havent heard anything about only getting them from a breeder but its defiantly something ill look into. Would I be able to also have a pletco? I think im leaning more towards a bristlenose. I have an API water testing kit for my other tank but it doesn't have a measuring for how hard my water is, is that different than my ph? These are my first fish tanks and I want to do the best I can.

Yes ph and hardness are different. You can look on your water suppliers website to find it or have a LFS test it for you.

 

[Sgooosh]

Yes ph and hardness are different. You can look on your water suppliers website to find it or have a LFS test it for you.

yeah i think go to the water supply website, lfs sometimes uses strips which is way too ballpark
not worth it getting a test kit UNLESS you're keeping fish not normal to your water

 

[despreauxb]

Yes ph and hardness are different. You can look on your water suppliers website to find it or have a LFS test it for you.

I found this online for my town, is this what you mean?

 

[Sgooosh]

I found this online for my town, is this what you mean?

yes, i think it is ~280
pretty high

 

[UnknownFishies]

I found this online for my town, is this what you mean?

Yes. Unfortunately I have no idea how to convert it. Other members do know how and Im sure will be happy to help!

 

[Sgooosh]

Yes. Unfortunately I have no idea how to convert it. Other members do know how and Im sure will be happy to help!

i am pretty sure it is under Hardness/carbonate

 

[despreauxb]

yes, i think it is ~280
pretty high

Do I need to lower it? If so how can I do that so its safe for fish?

 

[Sgooosh]

Do I need to lower it? If so how can I do that so its safe for fish?

i forgot, but what fish do you want again?

 

[UnknownFishies]

i forgot, but what fish do you want again?

Think OP was looking at dwarf gouramis or angel fish but I might be wrong.

 

[despreauxb]

i forgot, but what fish do you want again?

I'm thinking dwarf gourami and a single Bristlenose. I wanted a angel fish but others have currently advised getting just 1