So how many in a 29 gallon?

[jason490]

Ok guys,
We have all read my thread where my startup crashed and burned. Once it is cycled, how many fish can you have in a 29 gallon. 29 doesn't seem that small, I was thinking of 2 black and white clowns for sure, but what else would you suggest?
Jason

 

[jessica47421]

I have a 55 and they told me only 4-5 so probly 2-3 for 29 gal i might be wrong though im new too.

 

[gmidd]

I plan on going with only 4 in my 30 gallon, 5 max. I plan on a Clown, a Lemonhead Sleeper Gobie, a Royal Gamma and maybe a Firefish or a Sixline for the last one. You should avoid Tangs and Angels for sure and I believe Butterflies need a larger tank also but I really didn't do research on the latter two.

 

[bs21]

I think you can get away with 4 small fish in a 29 as long as you dont overfeed and stay on top of maintenance, especially waterchanges. 3 fish in 12g nanos seems to be pretty common but make sure you add fish slowly so your system has time to adjust to the increased bioload.

 

[bbb]

In our 29 gallon we have a YT damsel, bicolor blenny, chalk basslet, and a hawaiin spotted puffer.

 

[drewissett]

Its kinda hard to give an exact number, because it depends on
several factors , like: Amount of LR, Filter/Skimmer, size of fish, etc.
I have four very small fish (2 clowns, damsel, and a sixline) in my tank,
and I haven't had any problems.
Just make sure that you don't add them all at once.

 

[30-xtra high]

i'd go with:
black and white pers
lawnmower blenny
royal gramma.

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

I hate ot burst your bubble but I'd suggest you go with fresh water fish - 29 Gal is really too small for salt water.
you could trade up for a 75 Gallon and really enjoy the hobby.
MY 55 gallon tank is too small for most fishes I really want to enjoy.

 

[nereef]

Originally Posted by ocellaris_keeper
I hate ot burst your bubble but I'd suggest you go with fresh water fish - 29 Gal is really too small for salt water.
you could trade up for a 75 Gallon and really enjoy the hobby.
MY 55 gallon tank is too small for most fishes I really want to enjoy.
check out the nano forum. all these people are certainly really enjoying the hobby.

 

[costa13]

totally agree

you can still enjoy saltwater with a small tank.

 

[fish addict]

I don't think 29 Gal is too small. Plus many people have tanks a lot smaller. I mean look at DeMartini's tank!

 

[fish addict]

Goodness people reply too fast they always beat me to things! I mean two people replied before I did! And I thought it was a quick repy!

 

[30-xtra high]

Originally Posted by ocellaris_keeper
I hate ot burst your bubble but I'd suggest you go with fresh water fish - 29 Gal is really too small for salt water.
you could trade up for a 75 Gallon and really enjoy the hobby.
MY 55 gallon tank is too small for most fishes I really want to enjoy.
wow..that's really stupid... thats like telling somebody they shouldn't get a chihuahua because you shouldn't have a small dog...

 

[costa13]

Originally Posted by 30-xtra high
wow..that's really stupid... thats like telling somebody they shouldn't get a chihuahua because you shouldn't have a small dog...

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by 30-xtra high
wow..that's really stupid... thats like telling somebody they shouldn't get a chihuahua because you shouldn't have a small dog...
Ok, ocellaris_keeper's comment is unjustified, but let's be civil here.

 

[xnikki118x]

Hey, I have a 29-gallon and I like it just fine!
I have 4 small fish in it. A 3-inch coral beauty, a 1.5-inch clarkii clown, a 2-inch purple firefish, and a 2-inch spotted mandarin [who is fat and happy, thx]. If I had to add something else, it would be like a neon goby or something itty bitty like that.