I have a 20 gallon freshwater tank and i was going to get 1 or 2 more fish, what types are the best as in easy to take care of, inexpensive, and live long?
2006-07-16 16:00:13 · 12 answers · asked by drewsifer06 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Any kind of community tank will support Neon Tetras, most mollies or swordfish, you can even put a male Betta in there and some angels depending on the size of what you already have. White clouds are good, make sure you have some kind of catfish in there but no algae eaters since they are mean and plexes die to easily. Kuliloaches are pretty fun but the tank has to be covered, some guppies are pretty and they breed fast so they can fill up the tank quickly....the list is endless. Go to your fish store and check out what they recommend for your community and make sure you know what you already have. Good luck!!
2006-07-16 16:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A couple people have mentioned getting bettas, but that may or may not be a good idea. Bettas can attack other fish with long fins thinking they're other bettas. They can't be in the same tank with other agressive fish. And some other fish may pick on the betta and nip his tail.
Really, a betta is happiest living on his own. So I would not recommend one for your community tank. Stick with mollies or guppies, or even a few tetras.
2006-07-16 17:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by bettalover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a paradise fish. they have rainbow coloured strips, live in fresh water and they can tolerate dirty muddy water. they are really beuatiful and can really fight other fish inmcluding golfish so be careful. also, there tails can be so long, and their fins move like a curtain. they cost about 5 dollars each at any pet store so look out for them. they are a truly magnificent fish and research it online. when they mate they can lay up to 500 frys a year so be prepared for that and to tell if they are about to lay eggs there are usually bubble nest on the surface. they can live in lukewarm water too.
2006-07-16 17:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by voodoochild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get similar kids of fish that will be compatible with the ones you have. Also remember, one inch of fish per gallon of water, no more then 20 inches of fish.(total length of all your fish added together)
2006-07-16 16:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by webman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
African chichlids are the best. I had one for 3 years until I killed it by accident. None of my other fish ever lived more than 6 months.
2006-07-16 16:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guppies, Tetras, and Red Swordtales are hardy, inexpensive, and colorful so they would stand out in your tank.
2006-07-16 16:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by Liir 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I always had good luck with platties. They multiply quickly, and on average for me live about 2 years per individual fish. Jesus loves you.
2006-07-16 16:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by cindy j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound boring, but i would suggest goldfish. they are hardy, actually have personalities, and live a long time. unless you live where it is really cold they dont need a heater, or any expensive food. i have two that are over ten years old
2006-07-16 16:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by thekla o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a guppy. in fact, Ill give you some for free if you live anywhere near me.
2006-07-16 16:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specify what fish you already have, its hard to say what fish will do well with them with out this information
2006-07-16 16:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by talisy77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋