What size of tank should i have for these fish?

Question

Heres the fish i have. I want to know what size of tank i should have them in.
3 female betta
5 platie
3mollie
2corys
1algae eater
1 pleco
10 guppies

There in a 35 gallon just now. So if i get rid of the pleco and algae eater i could keep them in this tank?

Answer 1

I would say a 30 at least. Keep in mind that the pleco would outgrow anything less than about a 90 gallon and that the algae eater will be a nasty little monster that will kill your other fish once he gets a bit larger. I wouldn't recommend either of those fish in a tank less than 90 gallons and I won't ever recommend a Chinese Algae eater to any one for any tank at any time. In my opinion they shouldn't even be sold as aquarium fish.

MM

Answer 2

I agree with MM, the Pleco will get to large to keep in a tank less than 30 and preferably a 75 to 90 gallon would be best. I'm not sure how fast they grow, maybe you could start with the 30 and move up, or trade him in for a smaller mini pleco now?

I know nothing about the Chinese Algae eater, but if MM said it, I agree, he seems very knowledgeable in anything fish. I would see if I could return him or trade him for a more peaceful fish.

I like thi website, it helps you see which fish and how many can go together and in what size tank.
http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/templates/BMan1Blue/Stocking.htm
Keep in mind that all sites are going to be somewhat biased, so don't take everything you read too seriously. Keep asking and comparing and then decide for yourself which words of wisdom help you best.

Answer 3

there all fine in there the plece and algea eaters grow very slow it takes years before they get to big for your tank so dont worry