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What fish can go in 20 gallon tank?

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Top 10 Fish for a 20-Gallon Aquarium
  • Platy.
  • Swordtail.
  • Molly Fish.
  • Cory Catfish.
  • Dwarf Gourami.
  • Neon Tetra.
  • Zebra Danio.
  • Fancy Guppy.


Hereof, how many fish can I have in a 20 gallon tank?

Basing on the rule "1 inch fish per gallon of water", a tank with 20 gallons of water can accommodate twenty of 1 inch fish.

Similarly, what can I put in a 20 gallon long tank? A single betta, or two schools of small fish (such as guppies, tetras, or cory cats) could be housed in a 20 gallon tank. A crayfish or a few crabs (such as red claw crabs, Halloween crabs, or hermit crabs) would be another possibility.

Also to know is, what is the biggest fish you can put in a 20 gallon tank?

A Keyhole cichlid should be okay for a the long 20 gallon. You could do Tbar cichlid also. the tank is 20 gallons not 20 inches or centimetres, most often they are 24 inches long and 10-12 inches wide and often 18 inches high.

How many goldfish can I put in a 20 gallon tank?

The general rule of thumb for goldfish is actually 20 gallons for the first goldfish and 10 gallons for each additional fish so four goldfish would actually need a 50 gallon tank as opposed to a 40.

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Fish Tank Supplies:
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  • 20 Gallon Stand.
  • Fish Tank Lid (in Starter Kit)
  • Day/Night Tank Light (this is the one I have… it has a remote for night time!)
  • Water Filter (in Starter Kit)
  • Water Heater (in Starter Kit)
  • Substrate (Sand, Gravel or None)

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