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Aquarium Setup

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Question
I'm setting up my first tank, and I'm wondering if these fish will be compatible with each other.

I have chosen:

1 Angelfish
2 Cory Catfish
2 Upside down Catfish
4 Cardinal Tetras

The tank I want to get is a 29 gallon. Will these fish be compatible with each other, and is the tank big enough? Thank you!

Answer
Hi Anthony,
  In general, they should go together though I am a little concerned about the angelfish with the cardinal tetras, particularly if the angelfish is large and the tetras are small.  Be sure that you have lots of plants (plastic or live) in there to break up the space and provide hiding spots should a fish need a place to go.

-- Ron C.
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