29G are pretty unique in that they have the length of a 20 gallon, but with added height. A pair of apistogramma could work with a school of neon tetras or rummy nose.
I have a similar tank; my Pearl gourami, school of glowlifht and ember tetras, and Cory cats all get along great; cats on the bottom, tetras in the middle, gourami at the top. Be sure you get plenty of plants and cover if you go this route, as the tetras can be a little shy without stuff to hide in.
One of the biggest drawbacks to larger fish is that they consume so much of your tank. Iām always going back and forth between getting a big colorful fish that will eat up 70% of the tank or like 10-20 smaller fish that will create a lively community. Currently, itās medium size fish for me and I always think āwhile I like these larger fish, Iād love to walk by this tank and see a bustling community of fish and snails.ā To each their own.
I have a 29, I really love my Curviceps dwarf cichlid. They used to be more popular, don't see them much anymore. He has so much personality and is so outgoing.
I started my 29 gallon with 4 mollies, 2 Dalmatian and 2 balloon mollies. Theyāre energetic, use the whole tank, The male Dalmatian Molly is energetic and has gotten huge. Heās got a bit of a sail-fin and when he shows off to the ladies. My gourami didnāt do so hot, so I consider my mollies my center pieces. Theyāre in with white cloud minnows, 5 corydora loxodonus and a bristlenose pleco.
Rams or apistos, a lot of cool killies, could do shell dwellers, dwarf gourami, Iād do like one angel fish minimum small and grow it out, Cory catfish,
In my 29 gallon I have 3 panda corydoras, 3 amano shrimp, 1 Kuhli Loach, 1 Nerite snail, 6 harlequin rasporaās, 7 neon tetras, 4 bloodfin tetras and 1 pleco
A betta, a pair of apistos, or a pair of rams make good options. I love bettas as centrepieces as they arenāt a skittish fish, you see them often and for the most part when people come over itās got that wow factor as itās mostly viewed as a solitary fish. Apistos and rams are beautiful fish, you donāt see them as often but theyāre bred easily, and (I personally think) it feels more special when you see a more reclusive fish. A gourami would also work, Iād personally stay with a smaller one such as a powder blue in a 30
a gourami!
Ohh a really good suggestion, I think my mom would really like them, thank you!
Sunset honey gourami is hard to beat.
Seconding this, I have a 3-spot gourami and it's my favorite fish. His name is Noodles and he has personality for days.
A betta, but I would put water in there first
No water needed!
A bEttA NeeDs aT LeaST 1,000 GaLLoNs /s
APISTO!!
Maybe getting a pair of rams would be a good choice!
Honey gourami š
I think they to small for a centerpiece in 20 gal . Id put 2-3 honeys and many lil minnows
German blue ram
100 khuli loaches
29G are pretty unique in that they have the length of a 20 gallon, but with added height. A pair of apistogramma could work with a school of neon tetras or rummy nose.
Perhaps some Tiger Barbs, I'm all about barbs lately.
I have this tank with 10 tiger barbs and I love it! They're so lively but their only friends in there are a couple nerite snails. Haha.
An epic betta tank
Iād get a pair or trio of Honey Gourami, personally.
Puffer fish
depending on your other stocking a betta is always an option
A pair of electric blue Rams.
I have a similar tank; my Pearl gourami, school of glowlifht and ember tetras, and Cory cats all get along great; cats on the bottom, tetras in the middle, gourami at the top. Be sure you get plenty of plants and cover if you go this route, as the tetras can be a little shy without stuff to hide in.
Iād do a huge school of nano fish and one big gourami
Kribensis
I vote a school of small fish. I always find them more interesting than larger ones.
One of the biggest drawbacks to larger fish is that they consume so much of your tank. Iām always going back and forth between getting a big colorful fish that will eat up 70% of the tank or like 10-20 smaller fish that will create a lively community. Currently, itās medium size fish for me and I always think āwhile I like these larger fish, Iād love to walk by this tank and see a bustling community of fish and snails.ā To each their own.
I have a 29, I really love my Curviceps dwarf cichlid. They used to be more popular, don't see them much anymore. He has so much personality and is so outgoing.
Apistogramma
gouramis and rams are always great centerpiece fish and are quite popular amongst these comments :)
pea puffers, bro
I like dwarf gourami
Iād start with water for sure
One Electric blue acara, with a school of cory catfish.
I've always like angels, a pair would go nicely in there.
I second the loaches and Cory's.
A 29 is a bit small for two angelfish maybe one but not 2
Too small for angels
I would say a single male Ramirezi. Goldens are my favourite. Next best thing to Discus
I would go with an electric blue acara. Itās a Cichlid but on the peaceful side, but it has that Cichlid personality.
Rope fish!
A pair of apistogrammas! They have the personalities of bettas with way fewer health problems.
Iād do a few pearl gouramis!
Get a school of Exodons. Youāll enjoy feeding them every day.
I have a 55 with an angelfish centerpiece. She does fine with her tank mates, mollies and Corydoras. But I have had her since she was very young
Kribensis, apistgramma, angelfish
I started my 29 gallon with 4 mollies, 2 Dalmatian and 2 balloon mollies. Theyāre energetic, use the whole tank, The male Dalmatian Molly is energetic and has gotten huge. Heās got a bit of a sail-fin and when he shows off to the ladies. My gourami didnāt do so hot, so I consider my mollies my center pieces. Theyāre in with white cloud minnows, 5 corydora loxodonus and a bristlenose pleco.
Rams or apistos, a lot of cool killies, could do shell dwellers, dwarf gourami, Iād do like one angel fish minimum small and grow it out, Cory catfish,
Where can I get that stand
Check out the rams they come in a few colors
Another vote for a betta!
A single angel or a gourami would be a good center piece
One betta with a school of chili rasbora or neon tetras
Mexican dwarf crayfish, pompom crab, golden loach, red tail shark, dwarf pleco,
In my 29 gallon I have 3 panda corydoras, 3 amano shrimp, 1 Kuhli Loach, 1 Nerite snail, 6 harlequin rasporaās, 7 neon tetras, 4 bloodfin tetras and 1 pleco
Pearl gouraaamiiii
a pair of apistogramma or a pair of Bolivian Rams.
Apistogramma
unrelated but where did you find that huge bag of black sand š
Load it with neon tetras, guppies and danios, super colorful
A betta, a pair of apistos, or a pair of rams make good options. I love bettas as centrepieces as they arenāt a skittish fish, you see them often and for the most part when people come over itās got that wow factor as itās mostly viewed as a solitary fish. Apistos and rams are beautiful fish, you donāt see them as often but theyāre bred easily, and (I personally think) it feels more special when you see a more reclusive fish. A gourami would also work, Iād personally stay with a smaller one such as a powder blue in a 30
A pair of angels
I have a blue dwarf gourami as our centerpiece in a 29 gallon tank
Probably like 3 goldfish and 4 common plecos for the cleanup.
I have a pair of angels in mine. One koi one zebra they look great