Deciding Which Fish To Pick

[IONMEL]

i have a 29 gallon tank, freshwater, 2 filtration systems ,live plants, c02 enhancer, heater, i would like to have an assortment of semi-aggressive fish, can anybody help me out?

 

[VaegaVic]

Why semi aggressive?
Cichlids seem to be your best bet.
Malawis?

 

[IONMEL]

well i have community fish now, but i think semi aggressive are better looking in general

 

[fishyfeet]

well rams, angels, kribs are all cichlids and do look good also

 

[IONMEL]

and another question is how many fish do i put in 29 gallon tank

 

[Squid]

Have a look here. I think it is work in progress, but a pretty useful tool!

Squid

 

[timolol]

Have a look here. I think it is work in progress, but a pretty useful tool!

Squid

That's an excellent resource squid

 

[IONMEL]

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

 

[AdamM]

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

bala sharks can grow up to 14 inches, so you would be looking at around 125-150 gallon just for them, they also need to be kept in groups of 5+.

Jack Dempsey can grow to 10", so 45 gallons for a single fish minimum.

So not a suitable stocking im afraid..

 

[IONMEL]

Why semi aggressive?
Cichlids seem to be your best bet.
Malawis?
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i think there more colorful then community

 

[Wills]

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

Agreed with above you would need a much much bigger tank for all them just due to the size and agression I wont go over the size again its been said but just know that none of them can live in your tank.

If you want a semi aggressive tank stick to dwarfs, there are tons of smaller options for tanks that are just a bit harder to find but not impossible! Although as for aggressive being more colourful is debateable there are a lot of quite peaceful fish that have just stunning colour. For example a Orange Thick Lipped gourami or dwarf cockatoo cichlids

For example in a 29 gallon tank you could consider something like
3 Apistogramma Cacatuoides (cockatoo cichlid - keep 1 male with 2 females)
1 Orange thick lipped Gourami
8 Flame tetras (also known as Von Rio tetras)
6 Dwarf Chain Loach or Zebra Loach (not clowns these get far to big for a 29)

Wills

 

[Squid]

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

With all due respect, it's helpful to do a little bit of reading at the same time as asking for help, or at least not ignore suggestons. I gave you a link to play around with stocking, and it would have told you that this selection in your tank would not just be slightly wrong, but a pretty bad idea.

A lot of people on this forum to help you, but you have to put the time in too.

Cheers,
Squid

 

[IONMEL]

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

With all due respect, it's helpful to do a little bit of reading at the same time as asking for help, or at least not ignore suggestons. I gave you a link to play around with stocking, and it would have told you that this selection in your tank would not just be slightly wrong, but a pretty bad idea.

A lot of people on this forum to help you, but you have to put the time in too.

Cheers,
Squid

yea i tried that but the fish i want to put in there arent all listed , it a great site thanx again

so if i put 2 jack dempsey 2 parrot, 3 bala shark and 2 disguise that should be all right if there all the same size?

Agreed with above you would need a much much bigger tank for all them just due to the size and agression I wont go over the size again its been said but just know that none of them can live in your tank.

If you want a semi aggressive tank stick to dwarfs, there are tons of smaller options for tanks that are just a bit harder to find but not impossible! Although as for aggressive being more colourful is debateable there are a lot of quite peaceful fish that have just stunning colour. For example a Orange Thick Lipped gourami or dwarf cockatoo cichlids

For example in a 29 gallon tank you could consider something like
3 Apistogramma Cacatuoides (cockatoo cichlid - keep 1 male with 2 females)
1 Orange thick lipped Gourami
8 Flame tetras (also known as Von Rio tetras)
6 Dwarf Chain Loach or Zebra Loach (not clowns these get far to big for a 29)

Wills

thanx alot i didnt know there were dwarf cichlids im new to this

 

[Wills]

Ah right cool no probs yeah there are pretty much dwarf everything. To be fair this sites fish profiles are quite limited and its often good to read up on a few sites, that way you get a few oppinions and if the information differs quite a lot double check with people on here. One of my favorite sites is seriouslyfish.com and for catfish planet catfish is fantatic as well

 

[sethtyler22]

Well, if you want all semi agressive your bound to have some problems. They will definitly fight. & if its your first tank i suggest getting non - agressive fish.

-Seth Stone