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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Don't Know What To Pick....
So I have a 20 Gallon tank that I will be putting back up once I move, meaning that I would love to have some fish in it. The problem is that I do not like nor want small fish, a betta sized fish would be ideal and I want to have more then just one fish in a 20 Gallon tank. Anyone understand this so far?
Anyways, my question is... what type/breeds [?] of fish are out there for a newbie that are like betta size? I really do not want small sized fish and I much much much prefer one's that can have at least two or three of the same kind.
[My first thing was to get a few FEMALE bettas and have them together, but several others have said its a bad idea..]
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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You could have mollies or platys
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Well you could get a pleco for the bottom, bristlenose because they stay small (not too small, around 4 inches) and then you could have a trio of swordtails, they get quite large, expecially the male ( about 5 inches if you include tail)
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A gourami would work out nice, a dwarf or sunset maybe a pearl.
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Master
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what do you mean by " I dont want small fish"? betta's arent huge  ...and check out this link, maybe it will help you decide
http://www.fishlore.com/freshwaterfish.htm
it gives you all the sizes and tank suggestions as well as pics!! |
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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I mean that I don't want really small fish like I dunno small lol like one inch small. Also, I forgot to add that I'm still a newbie at this so I cant have anything real complicated..yet. What about....
Pearl Gourami
Angelfish
Of course they will be all females.
Last edited by Skillet89; July 9th, 2008 at 05:11 PM.
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I love my platys! You could get 3-4 (preferably males, so no babies!) and a BN pleco. That would make a nice tank in my opinion.
Last edited by mrsmuffin; July 9th, 2008 at 05:22 PM.
Reason: Because as usual, I can't spell!
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Ill be looking into all of the suggestions, thanks! Of course, anymore are welcomed!
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Angelfish grow way too big for a 20 gal tank.
You could put one Pearl Gourami in there, with the bristlenose pleco and some tetras or Cherry barbs.
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July 9th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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What about the Swordtails? I think that's what there called, there not to small but also not to large.
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July 10th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Most Males get to about 4", not counting their tails. I have one male Red Wag Tail and he's cool.
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July 10th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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How many of those would be comfortable in a 20 gallon tank? Or even a ten gallon?
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July 10th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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1" of small fish per gallon, so 5 Male Swordtails in a 20g, or maybe 1 Male and 4 Females if you'd prefer (they are live bearers though, so there will be babies). 2 Males in a 10g would be okay.
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July 10th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Hmmm no babies for me! So either all males or females...
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July 10th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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The males are the one's with the "sword" extension on their tail fins. The females do not have this. For me, my Swordy was supposed to be the "centerpiece" fish in the tank, so I wanted a male for sure. You may not be as picky.
There are also a lot of different types of Swordtails which changes the way that they look. Find some you like!
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