20 gallon tall stocking options

By: os55 Date: 02.07.2017

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Menu Forums Forums Quick Links. Easy to care for, fast stockings for "smaller" tanks gallons Discussion in ' Freshwater ' started by jm , Feb 8, Jul 22, Messages: Nov 7, Real Name: After the all important cycling process preferalby fishless , a tank will be redy to stock.

When stocking a fish tank, wether it be 5 or gallons, do not use the "inch per gallon" rule that is advertised in some large chain pet stores. This rule does not take into account the tank size needed for a fish, the aggression fo the fish, the behavioral issues, behavioral confilcts i. Some fish need to be kept in groups, while other just get far to large for tanks that the "rule" say they can fit in. Don't follow the "rule," it will only lead to headaches in the future if you make a mistake.

Tank size also has alot to do with stocking tanks, especially smaller tanks like the Eclipse Hex 5 vs. Another common stocking difference when it comes to tanks is a 20 gallon tall vs. A standard 5 gallon can support more fish than a hex 5 and a 20 long can support more than a 20 high because of surface area. The more surface are, the more room there is for the fish to more around and create their own "territories. The only fish listed that may not be able to be located easily is the pygmy corydoras listed under the 10 gallon stocking lists.

Now, on to the acctual stocking lists: There are 6 tanks listed here, and any of the stockings listed can be adjusted to fit your needs. The tanks are- a 5 gallon standard, 5 gallon hex, standard 10 gallon, 20 gallon high, 20 gallon long, and the 29 gallon. Each tank will have a couple of lists. Inverts like ghost shrimp will be listed in the smaller tanks. FYI, when a fish is first listed, it will have a description, but will not if listed later unless there is compatability issues.

First, the 5 gallon standard. Believe it or not, there is a bit you can do with a 5 gallons standard, even though it is small. Stocking 1 The classic betta- he will thank you for the room.

A dozen or so ghost shrimp- they are cheap and do a pretty good job keeping the bottom of small tanks clean. They may get eaten by the fish.

Stocking 2 1 dwarf goruami- related to the betts, and a pretty cool fish. They come in a couple of colors-a light blue, an orangish red, and a combination of the two with alternating stripes. A peacful community fish, but do not keep more than one per tank, especially in smaller tanks. Neons stay small, but they like to be kept in groups.

Platies are also one of the perfect community fish. Both species are very prolific breeders, but fortunalely can be kept in single-gender tanks. Stocking 1 a betta 6 ghost shrimp- only 6 this time because a 5 gallon hex has a smaller footprint than a standard Stocking 2 1 dwarf gourami 6 ghost shrimp Now were going to move onto the 10 gallon tank.

20 gallon tall stocking options

There are a bit more options when it comes to 10 gallons, so you wont have to keep a species only or specimine tank. Stocking 1 1 dwarf gourami 6 neons 12 ghost shrimp 1 snail- they are great algea eaters, dont bother your fish, and contribute little bioload to a tank.

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Better for smaller tanks than algea eating fish IMO. Another great community fish.

20 gallon tall stocking options

There is not as much space to stock as a 20 gallon long or a 29 gallon, but there are still many options. Stocking 1 again, the dwarf gourami- they are great centerpeice fish for small tanks. Lemon tetras are a bit smaller.

20 gallon tall stocking options

Both are very active in groups, and should be kept in them. There is a bit more le-way, but it is similar to the 20 high. All stockings for the 20 gallon high listed can also apply to a 20 gallon long.

Stocking 1 5 zebra danios- the hardiest tropical fish out there. Zebras are hyperactive schoolers, but also great community fish. Swordtails can be nippy if there are not enough females in a tank, so it is best to have a 1: In this group, it has the widest variety of possabilities.

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There are many more fish that are to big for a 20 gallon, high or long, that will fit in a 29 gallon. Stocking 1 1 pearl gourami- one of the most peacful gouramis, it grows to about 4 inches long.

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Grows to be around 6 inches long, and generally peacful with other fish except when breeding. Will eat neons and other tiny fish. Neons will be eaten.

A pair will defend their eggs and possibly kill other fish in the tank that swim near them. They can be jumpers so have a tight-fitting lid. Good luck with your tank. Make sure to post pics after they are stocked Information sources: Jon gallons "Odd" Gallons gallons "Middle" Sized Tanks gallons 55 Gallons Bowfront Tanks and Corner Tanks.

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