how many fish fit in 29tank?

[Capt_kulafu]

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

thanks!!

[globaldesigns]

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]

Try this link

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

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

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]

actually its saltwater guys!!! thanks...

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by xtreme

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

I have always followed this rule, and found it within salty information... Again as I stated it is just my recommendation, but please do your research.

you will be one with your tank, you will know if it is happy or not, so as you can see, various opinions, you will develop yours as well over time.

Isn't this a great hobby!

[skabooya]

That 1" fish per gallon rule is outdated and incorrect for saltwater AND freshwater. Stupid stupid rule. If that was true you could keep freshwater: oscar 12" in a 12 gallon tank. or saltwater: dwarf angel 3-4" in a 4 gal tank. PLEASE! so dumb.
Think of the fish's adult size and the swimming space they need.

I have a 28 gal long macro algae reef tank. Currently housing 2 percs and a pep shrimp and some coral.
I will be adding a skunk cleaner, and possibly some sexys and either a coral beauty and a couple (2 gobies) OR a group of gobies (3-4) with sexy shrimp.

Like another said. It depends on what you want to do with your tank. If your going with coral that like low nutrients then keep only a few fish. If you have a skimmer you can add a couple more. Macro algae, a couple more. Keep adult fish size in mind. Nothing too big.

You really have to do your research. find out what kind of tank you want to keep first and then decide on fish to fit your habititat.

Ultimately i think you can fit 4 in there pretty good ex 2 clowns, goby and a 6 line wrasse or
a group of gobies, or 1 4" fish some people keep fu manchu lions or a frogfish in tanks this size. Stick with fish that can do well in nanos.

Again, do your research and find out what kind of tank you want first before selecting fish.

[fiorano]

i agree with that rule being stupid... i follow more of a 1" of fish for every 5 gallons... maybe start with that then you will know if you can fit more by how relaxed and happy your fish seem. or if your bioload seems to high or not. some things you have to just figure out as they change from tank to tank and depending on the species

[skabooya]

Originally Posted by skabooya

That 1" fish per gallon rule is outdated and incorrect for saltwater AND freshwater. Stupid stupid rule. If that was true you could keep freshwater: oscar 12" in a 12 gallon tank. or saltwater: dwarf angel 3-4" in a 4 gal tank. PLEASE! so dumb.
Think of the fish's adult size and the swimming space they need.

I never said you were stupid or dumb. Only that the rule was. Im sorry that you found that to be offensive or abusive. I never meant for it to be. I still agree with what I said about the rule but perhaps I could have worded it different. Again sorry for the missunderstanding.

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Capt_kulafu

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