3 cory catfish,6 neon tetras,6 black neon tetras,tiger pleco, and betta.DO NOT SAY THE BETTA WILL FIGHT THE OTHER FISH
2007-11-28 11:31:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
minimum of 50 gallons
2007-11-28 11:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
well the rule of thumb is 2 inches per gallon, so i would advise getting 25 or higher gallon, i have two cory catfish, and some other fish, with plenty of room, for 12 neons they dont get very big, neither do the corys, but the pleco and betta will be the biggest, so if you ever plan to get more fish, i would go 50 or bigger, also i would advise getting some fake/real grass so they can breed in, also get some live plants, that way they can hide in, and keep extra oxygen in your tank,
2007-11-28 19:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by tiffany w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on whether the corys are dwarfs (2.5 inches or less) or full sized, you should do okay in at least a 20 long, 29 or 30 gallon. The tiger pleco only reaches about 5 inches.
2007-11-28 19:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The inch per gallon rule only applies to small cyprinds like fish.
It depends on the species of cory cat, and pleco. Most plecs need at least 50 gallons and grow fast. Why not get snails instead so you can get a smaller tank? Tehy are fun to watch and eat algae just as effectively.
Another alternative is oto catfishes, they are great algae eaters. You could also try amano or red cherry shrimp for algae control.
2007-11-28 21:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by ?? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Use the biggest tank you can afford, but definitely not smaller than 25 gallons. Plecos and cory cats grow pretty quick, so the bigger the better.
2007-11-28 19:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by nyninchdick 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the majority of the group, get the biggest tank you can afford, hopefully it's a minimum of 50G. You'll want to give them room to hide, swim, and grow. Also, once you add plants, rocks, wood, and gravel, you are eliminating about 20% of your space. A crowded tank will always result in fish death. The larger the tank and fewer the fish, the less problems you'll have with maintenance and fish diseases. Have Fun!
2007-11-28 21:26:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ed L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i thing that 30 gallon will be enoughmost of the fish that u listed will stay under 3,4 inches im not sure about the pleco
2007-11-28 19:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by dAmIAnOO 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah I'd say a 50 gallon or larger. Good luck with your babies.
2007-11-28 19:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by Morganna 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋