is there a large-ish fish that I can put in a 20 gallon all by itself?
I would like something about 8-10 inches. :look:
I would like something about 8-10 inches. :look:
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Welcome to AquariaCentral first off. I hope you learn a lot from all of the kind people on these forums.
The thing is though, an 8-10" fish should not be kept in a 20g. Not even by itself.
Fish should always be given the largest tank possible, and they will in turn, provide you with more enjoyment.
Do you already have a 20g aquarium? If so, there are plenty of interesting setups you can have in a 20g, such as dwarf cichlids, or maybe a small community tank.
Serg
The thing is though, an 8-10" fish should not be kept in a 20g. Not even by itself.
Fish should always be given the largest tank possible, and they will in turn, provide you with more enjoyment.
Do you already have a 20g aquarium? If so, there are plenty of interesting setups you can have in a 20g, such as dwarf cichlids, or maybe a small community tank.
Serg
No, there is not. A fish that size in a tank that small would suffer from inactivity, poor water quality (less water means the water gets polluted faster) and stunted size and internal organs. A fish that size would need a tank three or more times bigger than a 20g.
That said, there are many, many fish that would fit in that tank together that would be fun to watch and healthy and happy.
That said, there are many, many fish that would fit in that tank together that would be fun to watch and healthy and happy.
k thanks anyways. I was also thinking of putting some inverts in there. any suggestions? I don't want algae shrimp.