Stocking 20G High Tank

[wbentley142]

I am getting a 20 gallon tank tomorrow. I am planning on the fish I would stock it with and how I would cycle it?
 
My current plan for fish is:
2 Dwarf Gourami's
3 Guppies
4 Albino Cory Catfish
5 Silver Hatchet fish
I ran this through aqadvisor.com and it sad 99% stocking capacity.
 
I was wondering your opinion on this tank? the capacity? or any concerns?
Also could I cycle the tank with any of the above listed fish?
 
-Thanks

 

[DerpPH]

Almost at the overstocking level. Id say skip the guppies and get more corydoras. They should be in a group of at least 6 and a Dwarf gourami despite it's small size should be in a 30 g
 
You should do a fishless cycle. There are lots of threads about it on the beginners section 
 
cheers

 

[ADW1988]

Fishless cycle is an absolute must. Fish in is not only time consuming, but painful for the fish, and you will lose a majority of fish in the process.
 
4-6 weeks of patientce vs 4-6months of torture (for you and the fish)
 
here's the link http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/421488-cycling-your-new-fresh-water-tank-read-this-first/