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June 22nd, 2007
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| | Fish Keeper
| best species to have in 20 gal.
what are the best species to have in a 20 gallon tank? i would like to have between 6-15 fish, or if i could find 1 or 2 really cool fish that dont get along well w/ others, that would be okay. could you provide me with some possible combos that you know work well...thanks  | 
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June 22nd, 2007
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| | ID master
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
A school of 6 barbs or tetras as well as 3 oto cats to deal with algae and a school of 3 cory cats would be a nice looking tank.
Tom | |
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June 22nd, 2007
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| | Fish Keeper
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
i havent done a ton of fish research...where could i find info and pics for "oto cats" | |
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June 22nd, 2007
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| | ID master
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Fish Helper
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
I agree ... I think a school of barbs or tetras would make a much nicer 20 gallon tank than a few slightly larger fish.
What kinds of colours do you like? Do you want active fish, or calmer ones? A relaxing school of neon or cardinal tetras? Some pretty colourful cherry barbs? Harlequin rasboras are pretty little schooling fish too.
Livebearers are also very popular -- platies, mollies, swordtails and guppies. They can be very attractive little fish too! | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
a tank of cherry barbs or glass cats would be cool to go with the otos and corys. | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Fish Keeper
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
how about 2 german gold rams, 2 corys, and 2 otos? | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Fish Master
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
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Originally Posted by k-rock098 how about 2 german gold rams, 2 corys, and 2 otos? | I read too quick, and I've just read a post about German sheperds. I thought you were suggesting a german sheperd for the 20G! | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Fish Keeper
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
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Originally Posted by armadillo Quote: |
Originally Posted by k-rock098 how about 2 german gold rams, 2 corys, and 2 otos? | I read too quick, and I've just read a post about German sheperds. I thought you were suggesting a german sheperd for the 20G! | nah...that might be a little crowded...just a guess, let me know if i'm wrong | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
k-rock098 is right - german shepherds need 20g per inch!  so even 1 would have the tank overstocked and the waste production would just be too much! :  | |
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June 23rd, 2007
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| | Fish Addict
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
I think a school of tiger barbs or even green barbs would be really cool in the tank. | |
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June 24th, 2007
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| | Fish Master
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
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Originally Posted by FLBettaCouple k-rock098 is right - german shepherds need 20g per inch! so even 1 would have the tank overstocked and the waste production would just be too much! : | Yeah, for 2 German Sheperds, you'd probably need a swimming pool! | |
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June 24th, 2007
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| | Master Of Fish Poo!
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
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Originally Posted by armadillo Quote: |
Originally Posted by FLBettaCouple k-rock098 is right - german shepherds need 20g per inch! so even 1 would have the tank overstocked and the waste production would just be too much! : | Yeah, for 2 German Sheperds, you'd probably need a swimming pool! | now that's what i call a tank! ! | |
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June 26th, 2007
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| | Fish Bum
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
Hey I have 20 gallon tank too... I have 6 cardinal tetras there and will either be adding more a couple more tetras, 6 more tiger barbs OR a male (maybe female) betta... I am taking my chances with the beta but who knows, maybe I can make it work. They are very pretty. Good luck in setting up your tank! mmm I am probably very new but isn't a german shephard a very pretty dog? | |
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July 1st, 2007
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| Re: best species to have in 20 gal.
silver sharks or some clown loaches would be nice | |
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