i just got another 20 gallon tank wat kind of fishs should i put in it? im getting ready to go to the pet store! plzz give some fish advise?
2007-06-20 05:53:16 · 9 answers · asked by always right 6 in Pets ➔ Fish
im not a new fish keeper
2007-06-20 06:08:01 · update #1
Tough call - what kinds do you like?
A 20 gallon would be suitable for 1-2 fancy goldfish, any of the livebearers, a nice school or two of tetras barbs, and/or danios, a spawning group of 1 male and 3 female dwarf puffers, a pair of smaller cichlids (apistos, rams), an all-female betta tank (could house 10-15 easily).
You could do a community of 6-7 of any one type of barb, tetra, rasbora, or danio, a group of 3-4 corydoras or kuhli loaches, and a single showy "centerpiece fish" gourami, dwarf gourami, or male betta. Or change to a group of 1 male and 2-3 female livebearers and make your single a larger catfish, such as a whiptail (farowella) catfish or a smaller pleco species (bristlenose, rubbernose, etc.).
Or do some "oddball" species - loaches, African butterfly (a little harder care).
Or be really different and go all inverts (shrimp, snails, crayfish) or do a brackish tank with some land area and keep either red claw crabs or fiddler crabs. The freshwater snails and shrimp species can also be added to a freshwater tank, as could one or two African dwarf frogs (not clawed or albino frogs, they eat fish).
Of course, since this is a NEW tank, I wouldn't suggest adding more than 2-3 smaller fish at a time until your tank bacteria have a chance to get established.
2007-06-20 06:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is to small. At the moment it should be in a 40 gallon and full grown your looking a a 100-120 gallon. Since you can't afford a tank, try kijiji or craigslist, they sometimes have them for cheap or even free. Or you could buy a large rubbermaid tub, it's a lot cheaper then a new tank. If you still can't afford raise some money mowing lawns or shoveling driveways. You'll have it in no time.
2016-05-20 22:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok so if its a new tank and your a new fish keeper, I suggest you go for a hardy fish such as a, Guppie,platie or swordtail. These are good begginer fish and easy to take care of, Get males tho, Or your tank will be over populated, Make sure ur tank is cycled etc . And only get 3-4 fish today, Dont add to many and watch your water parimeters
2007-06-20 05:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are several different kinds of goldfish, some are not gold. We once had what I called bug eyed fish. Just dont get oscars because they get huge. But I personally would get a type of goldfish and or neons.
2007-06-20 06:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by suzchrisjared 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First you should get 6 White clouds,6 zebra danios,and 4 cory catfish.P.S. if you don't get 6 zebras and whites they will lose color(FAST!!!)and sulk in a corner.the corys need at least 4
2007-06-20 06:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats that fish name um um it starts with a K um I think its called a Khoi??? Don't know
2007-06-20 20:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some guppies and danios those are good starter fish and there easy to keep
2007-06-20 06:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by tkerbag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with Tetra's. They come in many colors and are very hardy.( and cheap)
2007-06-20 06:22:26 · answer #8 · answered by mustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
saltwater or freshwater??????? that could make a BIG differenece.
2007-06-20 06:23:12 · answer #9 · answered by tender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋