View Full Version : Is this stocking OK????
rob0829
11-04-2006, 1:28 PM
I've been trying to decide how to stock a cycled 20 gallon tall for a while now. This is what I have come up with:
1 Dwarf Gourami
1 Small Angelfish
6 Cardinal Tetras
6 Platies
I am aware that Angelfish have been known to eat tetras but as of right now the tetra would not be able to fit in the small angelfishes mouth, I'm hoping as they grow together this doesn't change.
Are these fish compatible? Do I have to many? Can I get more? Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
Too many platys, and a 20 gallon is too small for an angel fish, and angel's are also known to eat small tetras as you said. The angel isn't going to stay that small for long.
FreakIndeed
11-04-2006, 1:40 PM
I bought a very small Angel back in mid July. Now some 3 1/2 months later it's body is as big as a silver dollar! So I have to agree with Omega, I think a 20 gal will be too small for an Angel in just a matter of months.
mazeman22
11-04-2006, 1:44 PM
I would cut the platies to about 3 or 4...make sure they are all males or females cuz u will have a lot of babies. Also get rid of the angel: reason 1: tank too small, reason 2: angel will fight for territory with gourami, reason 3: small tetras= thanksgiving dinner. After you get rid of the angel and 3 platies, i would add more cardinals and maybe 3 cories? or some snails? or maybe 2 kuhli loaches? Whatever suits you best, but make sure all the fish will be compatible.
That's just my 2 cents
Good luck!!! :cool2:
rob0829
11-04-2006, 2:24 PM
If I get rid of the angelfish is their another "centerpiece" type fish I could put in there to go along with the gourami?
Cory Lover
11-04-2006, 2:57 PM
If I get rid of the angelfish is their another "centerpiece" type fish I could put in there to go along with the gourami?
Hi,
I think one Ram would be good.
Cory Lover
fballguy
11-04-2006, 3:02 PM
I would have just 1 gourami as a centerpiece. If you do have a gourami don't worry about the platys having fry because they will not last long at all with the gourami in there.
jm1212
11-04-2006, 3:55 PM
without the angel, your stocking plan would be fine IMO
rob0829
11-04-2006, 4:05 PM
Ok maybe I'll change it to
1 Dwarf Gourami
4 Platies
8 Cardinal Tetras
Is their anything else I could add or am I at my limit? I would love to have 1 more slightly larger fish if possible.
FreakIndeed
11-04-2006, 4:17 PM
With that list, maybe add a little something to keep the bottom clean. A couple Otocinclus or Cory cats?
Red Tailed Wonder
11-04-2006, 4:17 PM
Perhaps a red tailed shark? (labeo bicolor)? They are nice fish and have stunning colours.
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guppygirl123
11-04-2006, 5:24 PM
Maybe a few khuli loaches for the bottom? They stay small and they're super hyper. Very fun to watch. :)
FreakIndeed
11-04-2006, 6:51 PM
I would be concerned that the labeo bicolor would get to large for a 20 gal. Also being such a semi-aggressive fish, it may pick out a victim and harass it constantly.
Perhaps a red tailed shark? (labeo bicolor)? They are nice fish and have stunning colours.
FlagNo RTS in a 20g tank, that is wayyyy too small for them.
Your options are rather limited if you decide to keep the gourami. Being a tall tank you have less surface area for oxygen exchange. If you want to keep it the way that it is I would add a few dwarf cories or some snails and shrimp.