20 Gallon Solo

[sharkbng]

Im looking for a good size colorful solo fish for a 20gallon freshwater aquarium. Any ideas?

 

[Assaye]

What are the dimesnsions of the tank? A long fish will require a long tank, no matter what the volume.

 

[sharkbng]

1ft wide 2ft long and tall maybe.

 

[Assaye]

OK, in a 2 foot tank you're looking at a fish that is about 4 inches long. How about a trio of betta imbellis (1M, 2F) or a single giant betta splendens?

Anything larger won't be suitable.

Do you plan to have any other fish in there or just the one?

 

[nurglespuss]

Asian Bumblebee, large (about 4-5 inches) impressive, aggressive and very intelligent.

 

[sharkbng]

What about some sort of puffer? What would be a good type of puffer for a 20gallon? Maybe a Figure Eight?

 

[Assaye]

Asian Bumblebee, large (about 4-5 inches) impressive, aggressive and very intelligent.

Bumblebees are gorgeous! Aren't they nocturnal though? Mine hide all day but they're a hoot when they come out after dark.

 

[OldMan47]

I would try to keep a rainbow cichlid alone in a tank that size. In such a small tank, I would not try to place anything else with him. They typically grow to 4 or 5 inches long as adults. This is some of mine in a much larger tank. I did keep them all in a 29 gallon tank the first 6 months I had them but now they are the showpiece in my 125 gallon tank.