30 Litre New Tank What Fish?

[nicky1]

Hi,

I have a corner 30 litre fish tank, it has a heater, an internal filter and real plants.

I plan to do a fishless cycle and when that is completed add some fish.

I was just wondering what I can have?

I dont want shrimp or snails, but would consider a single betta

Could I have a small shoal of neons?

or a few guppies?

I like pretty small fish and would prefer that to a single fish but dont want to overstock etc.
Thanks

 

[Sherry1966]

Neon / cardinal tetra's are a great choice. Their colours are beautiful. I have a 10 in my 55g. Planning on getting more. They don't get real big either. A couple of guppies or platy's are a great choice. Try and get males. They breed like rabbits, and you will be overrun in no time. (Pigmy) cory cats for the bottom and you will be set with a very active colourful community tank.
Just my 2 cents

 

[r.w.girard]

Hi,

I have a corner 30 litre fish tank, it has a heater, an internal filter and real plants.

I plan to do a fishless cycle and when that is completed add some fish.

I was just wondering what I can have?

I dont want shrimp or snails, but would consider a single betta

Could I have a small shoal of neons?

or a few guppies?

I like pretty small fish and would prefer that to a single fish but dont want to overstock etc.
Thanks

Check out Ember tetras [Hyphessobrycon amandae] or Green Neon tetras [Paracheirodon simulans]. They are both miniature tetras, meaning you could have a larger shoal in a smaller tank. Also the Dwarf rasbora [Boraras maculates] are lovely too. You could probably house 8-10 of each species [but only one species] in small planted tank. That is for schooling fish. The Scarlet Badis [Dario dario] is pretty awesome, if you wanted a species tank.

 

[wirralbull]

Given that the tank is a corner tank it is probably has a small footprint and therfore is not realy suitable for any active swimmers like tetras. Y not go for something abit different. A group of sparkling gourami and some clown killis or a trio of scarlet badis and some hara jerdoni a trio of honey gourami might b ok. All these fish are far less active than tetras and more suited to smaller aquaria.

 

[brian1]

Have you asked your local tropical shop for some filter medium? if you can get some and a few fish to keep it fed, it will save you weeks.........