29 gallon stocking, interesting for an infant

[Stickieichthy]

My wife and I have a 10 month old that we've noticed loves watching fish in different incidences when we've stumbled upon aquariums when out and about. I used to be much more involved in the hobby but am confident I can jump back in no problem.

We'd like to get a 29 gal tank with some fish to catch his eye. We initially thought a few fancy goldfish- slow but flowy and bright. We recently saw a larger tank with some giant danios in it and he was pretty mesmerized so I started to rethink the plan. My question is: do you have any recommendations for fish that might be eye catching for an infant that would work well in a 29 gal tank?
Thanks

 

[carsonsgjs]

Welcome to fishlore!

I think those two species would prefer a larger tank, so for a 29 how about some platys, or guppies? Very bright and colourful, and they stay pretty small. They also breed quite readily so your baby might like watching their babies!

 

[Lucy]

Hi welcome to FishLore!
Oh your title.!!
Personally we used a crib

 

[BigManAquatics]

I don't typically promote the glo-fish, but they are bright colors as well a baby may find fascinating. And if thats the case, may be worth MILLIONS in peace sometimes....

 

[StarGirl]

Cardinal Tetras are pretty flashy when you have a big school and they go back and forth.

 

[Nickguy5467]

this might be good i was also going to mention cardinals. but she beat me

 

[Lucy]

Oh boy, give us an inch... hahaha

I like the guppies or glofish idea for keeping a child's attention.
If guppies, then maybe a personable fish that will come to the front of the tank when you come near like a thick lipped gourami. Not dwarfs, they are notoriously weak.
That way when baby's first word can be fishy!!

 

[Pachonfx]

I have a 10 gallon on my daughter's room with just guppies. I started with 2 and now i have like 20, I know that might need to get rid of some in near future. Trust me when i say every time i pass by all of them make a party

 

[Noroomforshoe]

Glo light tetra are gorgeous. x-ray tetra are pretty the remind me of little air plains the way the color pattern is, and their bodies are see though, you could mix albino/golden x rays with regular ones to form one school of 6 or more. You could likely keep a betta with those tetra, betas are personable and hardy.
Kids might like kuhli loaches, worm like bottom feeders, its best to get 8 or more.
Zebra danios are super active. I prefer the plain regular ones with gold and blue stripes, But the glofish danios actually glow under a black light. These fish are morally ok to me unlike painted fish.

 

[Corygal8857]

I know people have already mentioned danios but Long finned leopard danios might also be nice. They are very active and come in a variety of colors.