slm28638

Hello,

Just got my new fish tank 29 gallon and I'm sure glad I found this site before I started putting fish into it. I have a couple questions I got a bio wheel 200 filter on the recommendation of the fish store but I see a lot of people having issues with the should I get a different filter?

When the cycle is done and I can add fish are these fish OK together and how many of each can I put into the tank? Halequin Rosbora, X ray Pristella tetra, and one candy stripe pleco.

Thanks

platy ben

you could have 6 rasboras. 6 tetras and one candy stripe pleco and you would be stocked perfectly

Welcome to fishlore

Lucy

Hi welcome to Fish Lore
I moved your question to the beginners section since you have 2 different things you want addressed.

The tetras are schooling fish and do better in groups of 6 or more.
I looked up the candy stripe pleco (gorgeous fish, btw), as far I can see, your stocking should be ok if you choose only 6 of each tetra.
It would be a good idea to wait for other members opinions.

Sorry, I can't help with your filter question.

We're glad you joined, enjoy the forum.

slm28638

Thanks for the help so far great site

Lucy

Your welcome, glad you're enjoying it
Sometimes you have to wait a for the right member to come along, so hang in there, someone will be able to help with the filter question.

Llama

Maybe this will help?

Penguin Bio-Wheel 200

agabr123

welcome!

i personally love my bio-wheels, but the aqua clear filters are great as well.

the stocking platy ben suggested would be great for your tank!

slm28638

Thanks everyone for the help I'm going to stick with the bio wheel. But now i have another question I was at another LFS and they told me I should use the 280 instead of the 200 they said i needed to filter at least that for a 29 gallon tank Im confused?

agabr123

what does it say for the GPH (gallons per hour)? you want an 8x turnover, so for a 29 gallon tank the filter should be rated for at least 230 GPH

slm28638

the 200 is rated at 200 gph so I should get the 280 I think its 280 gph

grump

Hi slm and welcome too fish lore... You can allways get a secand filter too add to your tank it is allways better too over filter then not have enough and it will come in handy when you do filter cleanings you can change one at a time and cut the chance of a mini cycle... Just rinse the filter media in tank water you have removed while doing your WC...Hope this helps Rob

DE88ROX

I use a Penguin 330 Bio-wheel for my 29 gallon tank. I love it. very low mant. Has 2 slots for sponge type filter media as well as 2 baskets that slide in for for other filter media. Its nice because it lets you change out media on one side while still keeping the good bacteria going on the other. That way you just switch back and fourth every time you clean the filter.

Everyone has thier own opinon of what type of filter they use making it more of a personal preference.

Cant help you on the stocking question. Im at that point right now and have a few ideas just from reading this site.

Good Luck!

mlfly

I have an Aqua Clear 50 and it keeps my 29g perfectly clear. Knock on wood but after the loss of two Platy's put in a little too early, I've had no fish die or with signs of illness. So, if you're going to change, the AC 50 is a good choice. I use Bio-Max, Sponge and Charcoal, the latter getting a monthly change. I think my tank is stocked about right.

agabr123

oh! here are some more suggestions you can use for your 29

Work In Progress: Freshwater Community Stocking List

slm28638

Thanks for the help interesting how a filter rated for a 50 gallon tank doesn't have enough flow for 29 gallons (8 -10 gph per gallon) I'm liking the emperor 280 the two separate pumps and feels more sturdy than the penguin version although I do like the 350 dual wheels decisions decisions.