35 gallon shopping for centerpiece

**Ascho18** · 01-02-2013, 06:52 AM

hello everyone,
I have a planted (i think heavily but others may not think so) 35 gallon (140 litres) aquarium.
It has in it
8 neon tetras, (i plan on getting another 7 or 8)
2 adult guppies
2 albino bristlenoses
and about 10 red cherry shrimp.

The filtering system is an eheim ecco pro type 2034.
i do a water change every week or two, however the nitrates never rise above 10ppm. in fact i went on holiday for a month with someone feeding twice a week, no water changes and the nitrates was still below 10.

I feel that the aquarium is missing a centerpiece and was wondering which one to go for. I have thought about dwarf gouramis and bolivian butterflies.

does anyone have any other suggestions?

**Ascho18** · 01-02-2013, 07:18 AM

bump bump bump

**vafa** · 01-02-2013, 07:22 AM

I love the Bolivian butterfly idea

**Ascho18** · 01-02-2013, 07:25 AM

thanks you so much

**Hardy85** · 01-02-2013, 11:44 AM

In my experience with mine, I don't think the Dwarf Gourami would be happy with that set up. They like a big space to themselves, mine constantly chases other fish around. But he is the "Big" boss of the tank

If you can get a pair of the Rams they are awesome fish. Just watch your water params since they are more fragile than most fish about needing good water

**Lab_Rat** · 01-03-2013, 01:29 AM

Either a dwarf gourami or pair of bolivians would work well in your set up. A pair of kribs or pair of apistos would be other options.

**KevinVA** · 01-03-2013, 02:32 AM

Any of the above mentioned combos would be excellent. My vote is for a Dwarf Gourami or pair of Apistos.

**steeler1** · 01-03-2013, 04:12 AM

With the 35 gal you could get a Pearl Gourami they only get 4" and are peaceful.

**koaladarshana** · 01-03-2013, 06:38 AM

I like the gourami idea; IME they have such big personalities that they make wonderful centerpieces. A dwarf, some honeys, or a pearl would look great in your setup.