stocking a 20g, suggestions?
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I'm so sorry about, :sad I think that info would help out.
I'm going with a 20g (24x12)freshwater and yes, a peaceful community. Also, I would like to use a hanging bio-wheel power filter and anything else I'm going to need to keep and maintain a healthy tank, but with so many opions out there I don't want to buy equipment I'm going to regret later, thats why I'm here asking for advise. As far as the fish go, I'm looking for a good fish size to tank size ratio, possibly a few each of about 3 different compatible species, each species very different and unique along with a bottom feeder.
I'm going with a 20g (24x12)freshwater and yes, a peaceful community. Also, I would like to use a hanging bio-wheel power filter and anything else I'm going to need to keep and maintain a healthy tank, but with so many opions out there I don't want to buy equipment I'm going to regret later, thats why I'm here asking for advise. As far as the fish go, I'm looking for a good fish size to tank size ratio, possibly a few each of about 3 different compatible species, each species very different and unique along with a bottom feeder.
There are just so many options out there that it comes down to personal taste. Your best bet is to look around on the web and at various fish stores to get an idea of what you want, and then you could ask which combinations would work.
I'll throw some ideas out there for you though. For bottom-dwelling fish, corydoras are a popular choice. Most types stay on the small side, but you will want a group of them so that they are comfortable and show more natural behavior. For this reason, I would go with one of the smallest varieties such as dwarf or pygmy cories. C. pygmaeus and C. habrosus are two good examples.
Tetras are a popular choice for mid-level schooling fish, but some varieties can be sensitive and not really suitable for beginners. I had no problems with neons when I had my first aquarium, but I understand that the ones available these days tend to be quite sensitive. Rasboras such as Harlequins are an alternative and seem to be a bit more hardy than many of the tetra species.
For primarily top-level fish, I'd go with a honey gourami, or possibly a dwarf. The honey gouramis will stay smaller than the dwarves, and are generally not as territorial.
I've just outlined a very basic community set-up. Like I said, the options are practically limitless, so do some research to get an idea of what YOU would like and go from there. Posts asking "what fish should I get" generally get few responses because it is all a matter of personal taste and opinion. Hope that helps!
I'll throw some ideas out there for you though. For bottom-dwelling fish, corydoras are a popular choice. Most types stay on the small side, but you will want a group of them so that they are comfortable and show more natural behavior. For this reason, I would go with one of the smallest varieties such as dwarf or pygmy cories. C. pygmaeus and C. habrosus are two good examples.
Tetras are a popular choice for mid-level schooling fish, but some varieties can be sensitive and not really suitable for beginners. I had no problems with neons when I had my first aquarium, but I understand that the ones available these days tend to be quite sensitive. Rasboras such as Harlequins are an alternative and seem to be a bit more hardy than many of the tetra species.
For primarily top-level fish, I'd go with a honey gourami, or possibly a dwarf. The honey gouramis will stay smaller than the dwarves, and are generally not as territorial.
I've just outlined a very basic community set-up. Like I said, the options are practically limitless, so do some research to get an idea of what YOU would like and go from there. Posts asking "what fish should I get" generally get few responses because it is all a matter of personal taste and opinion. Hope that helps!
Well it may be a good idea to post the stuff/fish you are going to buy here so we can tell you how good or bad it is. When I first was stocking my tank I went to the LFS and noted all the fish that I liked. Then I posted them here, and got my stocking levels.