That is a common myth that the fish will only grow to the size of the tank...one that you REALLY need to rethink and do some research on if you truly believe it. You need to put fish in a tank that they will be happy in at their adult size...and you HAVE to include finnage in any calculating you do. A full grown angel can have over 8 inches of vertical height in the tank...and being territorial...the suggestion for 10g per angel (as long as the tank is 20G+) is very reasonable.
If the bottom of the tank seems empty maybe you could look for some pygmy cories? I'd disagree that all of the cories are the same...some get to be 3 inches...some 2 inches...and pygmys only like an inch! The smaller they are the more they like to have. Personally mine are spotted ones...um I think thats what the store called them but they're probably julii. They are full grown at just under two inches and very cute. I'd get three...because they do love to be in groups, but I'd be hesitant to add too many fish to your tank. It'll be ok as long as you're diligent with your water changes
I've never heard of angels having problems with cories.
OH and btw...apple snails are awesome. They are not asexual like other snails, you have to have a male and a female for them to lay eggs and have babies...so if you only get one you're good to go. They're pretty and I know I didn't think they were that great before I got one...but now I have at least one in every tank. They're great at keeping the bottom clean and actually have something resembling a personality! I'm very happy that I got one
If the bottom of the tank seems empty maybe you could look for some pygmy cories? I'd disagree that all of the cories are the same...some get to be 3 inches...some 2 inches...and pygmys only like an inch! The smaller they are the more they like to have. Personally mine are spotted ones...um I think thats what the store called them but they're probably julii. They are full grown at just under two inches and very cute. I'd get three...because they do love to be in groups, but I'd be hesitant to add too many fish to your tank. It'll be ok as long as you're diligent with your water changes
I've never heard of angels having problems with cories.OH and btw...apple snails are awesome. They are not asexual like other snails, you have to have a male and a female for them to lay eggs and have babies...so if you only get one you're good to go. They're pretty and I know I didn't think they were that great before I got one...but now I have at least one in every tank. They're great at keeping the bottom clean and actually have something resembling a personality! I'm very happy that I got one
