ive got a 20 gallon tank with 2 algue eaters and we want to put in some snails and maybe frogs and some angel fish. can they all live well together? what other fish could go in there and how many of each should i get? and with there food what all do they eat? i would like an active community tank. thanks for any help!
2007-08-16 07:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by icy_bath 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Depending on what type of Algae Eaters, possibly. Chinese and Gold Algae Eaters will attack slow moving fish (like Angels) as they mature, and should really not be used. But Plecostomus also eat algae, and are generally peaceful. Plecos, however, generally get very large (some almost 2 feet) and are not suitable for a 20 gallon tank. If you want Angelfish, 2 would be the most you could keep, and they will limit your other inhabitants with their size (6+ inches each). With 2 Angelfish, you could keep some larger Tetras or, Rasboras or, or Killifish, along with some frogs. That is pretty much all the fish you can have without cramping them too tightly.
The fish will eat flake food and should be supplemented with foods like bloodworms and brineshrimp (live or frozen). The frog will need a special food, or daily bloodworms. Because the frog will be so much slower than the fish, it will be very difficult to feed him...
Here is the tank plan I would suggest:
2 Angelfish
7 Tetras (not Neons or Cardinals, they will be eaten by the Angels) or 7 Killifish, or 7 Rasboras
3 Cory Cats
This will give you a colorful, active, happy tank. If you need any info about maintenance, email me and I will help you out.
Nosoop4u
2007-08-16 07:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a suggestion for an active community tank with Angelfish but keep in mind that you can only have up to 15 fish in a 20-gallon. If you get a 30-gallon, you can have up to 20.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-08-16 15:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that angel fish are quite aggressive. They will make a meal out of pretty much anything smaller than them, or anything they can sneak up on and bully. Barbs, tetras, rainbow fish, guppies, platties, swordtails, loaches and catfish all do good in a community tank. Once you decide which fish you would like, just ask the person at the petstore how many would be appropriate for your tank size. Good Luck!
2007-08-16 14:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by bulldogclover75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well algue eaters can get 18 to 24 inches in no time so id get ride of one. and the angels can get 4 to 6 inches your just not going to have the room when thease fish get to be adults to have them all in a 20gal tank. find some small fish you like
2007-08-16 14:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well depends of what type of alge eater cause they will get big but going with angel fish should be ok. snails definatly but im not so sure bout frogs
2007-08-17 12:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by alex 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋