How big a tank do I need for . . . ?

[tear-scar]

I want it to be a small tank, with a few interesting fish. Here's what I plan to keep:

1 Angel (may choose not to, but I want to)
2 Gold/Blue Rams
1 Gourami (3 inch, forgot species name)
2 Sterbai Corydoras
(variable #) Ember Tetras

I have a spare ten gallon, but I could buy another tank. Suggestions please, on required size w/ and w/o the Angel.

 

[parker313]

Without the angel and the tetras, you can get by with a 10 gallon.

With the tetras, probably a 15 or 20.

Angels need MUCH more room as they get quite big and should be kept at LEAST in pairs. I'm not an expert on angels by any means though.

 

[clutterydrawer]

I can't be much help i'm afraid but one thing to consider if you want angels is that they need a tall tank, at least 18" i think...the cories would benefit from a few more of their own kind too...

 

[StingrayKid]

I'd put those guys in a 25-30 gallon. Put lots of driftwod in there and landscape it. You won't regret the space. You'll have plenty of room for other fish.