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Capt_kulafu 07-26-2010 05:44 PM

how many fish fit in 29tank?
 
anybody give me an advice how many fish or what kind of fish fit in 29 gallon tank?

thanks!!

globaldesigns 07-26-2010 05:47 PM

Not many, it does depend on the size of them. Of course you can't put a big Tang in there.

The rule of thumb I will tell you is 1 inch of fish per gallon.

Again, please research what you want, as many fish just won't survive/flourish in a small tank, however there are alot a great looking fish that will.

I like using http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...plies.cfm?c=15, it has alot of pics and gives you the information you need to make a decision.

Have fun!!!

Mandosh 07-26-2010 06:03 PM

Try this link

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...topic=74703&hl=

xtreme 07-26-2010 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by globaldesigns (Post 537659)
The rule of thumb I will tell you is 1 inch of fish per gallon.

I think that rule is ok for freshwater but not for saltwater.

Capt_kulafu 07-26-2010 06:49 PM

actually its saltwater guys!!! thanks...

naesco 07-26-2010 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt_kulafu (Post 537657)
anybody give me an advice how many fish or what kind of fish fit in 29 gallon tank?

thanks!!

2 but definitely no more than four very small fish

ScubaSteve 07-26-2010 08:12 PM

I've had this debate with lots of people and what it really comes down to is: it depends.

Do you have a sump? Skimmer? Lots of live rock? Do you have a heavy bioload from corals? Are the fish you are planning on free swimming or bottom dwelling? How big do they get?

Right now I am running my 40g without a sump (being rebuilt) with several colonies and I had 8 fish (most I gave away when I moved recently) BUT they were all mostly smaller species AND they were a mix of free swimming and bottom dwelling AND they are not agressive. So... it depends.

As a rule of thumb I wouldn't go more than 0.5" of fish per gallon.

lastlight 07-26-2010 08:14 PM

In my 34g cube I have a bicolor blenny, 2 chromis, neon goby and a royal gramma. I'm done adding fish I think but I may add a bangaii cardinal as my last if I happen upon one.

Capt_kulafu 07-26-2010 09:16 PM

thanks guys!!

Norstar 07-27-2010 04:55 AM

106! Oh wait, do you mean with water? :)


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