What to put in?

[swimmy103]

i am going to be getting a 20gallon(us) long tank, and i would like some suggestions about what i should put in it?

 

[drobbins27]

I would go with Convicts or Tiger Barbs

 

[cometcattle]

I would go with all neons or cards, w/some corys. Black gravel. Black background. Alot of driftwood and plants.

 

[drobbins27]

I would go with all neons or cards, w/some corys. Black gravel. Black background. Alot of driftwood and plants.

thats a very standard tank in my opinion, best for ppl without a ton of time who are busy. If you want a fish you can watch for hours get the convicts or the Tiger barbs. Also, try out gold barbs they are awesome

 

[Paradise_Gourami]

Gouramis defiantly!

 

[modernhamlet]

i am going to be getting a 20gallon(us) long tank, and i would like some suggestions about what i should put in it?

What kinds of fish do you like, swimmy?

 

[swimmy103]

i dont really have any favorites or anything i like more, i like them all!

 

[modernhamlet]

Well, as people above have mentioned, there are a lot of options. 20g long is prettty flexible. You could keep most small fish (under 4"). The key is what combination of fishes you choose.

If you'd like a nice, peacefully community tank, here are some ideas for you:

Top dwellers (choose 1):
6 danios (zebra, pearl)
3-4 livebearers (guppies, platys, swordtails)
1-2 dwarf gourami

Middle dwellers (choose 1):
6+ rasboras (harlequins, red-line, etc.)
6+ tetra (many options)
2+ cherry barbs

Bottom dwellers (choose 1):
3+ cory catfish (many varieties)
3+ otocinclus
3+ loaches (smaller varieties only, no clowns)
1 Siamese Algae Eater (could be in addition to above choice)

One other option might be 1 or 2 of the more peaceful dwarf cichlids like Apistogramma or Kribensis.

There are a lot of things to take into account, but most of the above species would get along. Do a little reading and let us know which fish catch your eye. We'll be happy to help you make sure there aren't any compatability/overstocking issues.

HTH!

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Great post modernhamlet!!!!

 

[LoveMyOscar]

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[kribs mate]

that would be quite a small tank for breeding cichlids imo...great if nothing else was in with them. aslo remember you will need somewhere to rehome the fry

 

[LoveMyOscar]

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[kribs mate]

sorry. wasn't really on about your reply in particular

however

maybe a pair of convicts

it was probarbly the "pair" comment above the caused alarms to ring a pair means just that too me.. as opposed to two fish

 

[Dwarfs]

Some dwarf cichlids, gouramis, and bottom feeders to even it out. If not dwarf cichids then schooling fish

 

[ever]

For a twenty gallon, it would have to be if you want small fish like a couple neons, harlequin rasboras, glowlight tetras, and some pygmy cat fish.

if you want a tank with medium fish, i would recomend zebra danois, medium sized tetras, dwarf gouramis, tiger, rosey or gold barbs, and some medium size cats.

if you want to get big fish, i would recomend angels, gouramis, and if you want rainbow sharks.

or a mix of small and medium sized or medium to big sized fish



MY FISH
6 zebras
2 hatchets
3 corydoras
2 rummynose tetras
1 cherry barbs