29 Gal Stocking Questions - Ebrs

[CurvyMermaid27]

I got some advice from the welcome thread, but they recommended getting more advice. I have a 29 gal tank. I haven't started building the tank yet because I want to know more about the fish I have chosen's habitat before I do. I am going to be doing some live plants though and have plenty of hiding spots.

Here is my list at this point:

2 x Electric Blue Rams
1 x Pearl Gourami
6 x Albino Cories
8 x schooling fish ( not sure what at this point)
2 x Gold Inca Snails

One major question I have about the EBRs is does it need to be a male/female pair or does that matter if I am not trying to breed them. But I wasn't sure with their temperament if 2 males or females would be a problem?

Second question is I am unsure what other schooling fish I want! I like bright colors and interesting designs. But haven't really liked anything I have seen so far... Any other advice on what I have picked out would be greatly appreciated! I am not even sure my aquatic stores have or can get me these yet.

Thanks!

 

[kayla.s]

When it's comes to rams I've found that they do quite well in all combinations... it is hard to tell the sex with these colour morphs so that's good news. I would just get two and see how they get along. The first week may involve some chasing but after that it should calm down, though it is normal for one to be more dominant.

 

[CurvyMermaid27]

When it's comes to rams I've found that they do quite well in all combinations... it is hard to tell the sex with these colour morphs so that's good news. I would just get two and see how they get along. The first week may involve some chasing but after that it should calm down, though it is normal for one to be more dominant.

Thank you! Should I have my other fish already before adding the 2 EBRs? As this would allow the other fish to be better established in the tank.

 

[kayla.s]

I've never found them to bother my other fish, but taking that precaution wouldn't hurt

Just remember to cycle the tank first. Introducing the others before would also be smart to make sure the tank is safe before adding the rams which are sensitive

 

[CurvyMermaid27]

Yes, I plan to do my fishless cycle, then set my QT up. And then slowly add fish after they go through the QT. Yea I will take the precaution then! Thanks!