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	Minimum Tank Size for Angelfish
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Ok well, I really like your stocking suggestion katieb, so I think I'll stick with that. Do you think it will be a problem if the pH of my water is 8.0?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Balas get over a foot, are very active, and are social. They would get stunted too easily in a 20 long and need over 100 gallons when fully grown. Not a good idea. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
JYJason Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 90 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Aug-2005	You could also look into bala sharks. Smaller ones will fare well in the longer tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Yup, i think you could do this, just make sure to keep up with water changes. 6 dwarf rainbows 6 peppered cories 3 male platies 1 small fish (dwarf gourami, spike-tailed pardise gourami, honey gouramie, etc) I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	is it possible to go with all males?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Id add another peppered cory. For cories the more you have the better. If you went with a smaller species, like pandas, you could have 8. However the smaller species tand to be more sensitive to water quality. With your current stocklist you may be able to add a small fish like a dwarf gourami. Remember you will also need room for the platy fry, if you have a female. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Alright, I made my list more specific this time: -6 dwarf neon rainbowfish -5 peppered cories -3 sunset platies So is this all I can have?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	I think with the neons, platies, and cories youd be stocked. In fact, id consider going with a platy trio instead of 5 or 6. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Actually I think I'll stick with the dwarf neons. I keep on changing my mind :%) Sorry bout that. Anyways, after some thoughtful thinking, I came up with this stocking plan: -6 dwarf neon rainbowfish -4-5 panda or peppered or bronze cories (not sure yet) -4-5 platies -and I would like ONE CENTERPIECE FISH--any suggestions?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Congo tetras grow quite larger (3-4 inches) So you could have 6 congos, and then perhaps go for a bottom feeder rather than rainbows. There is not enough room for both. Say maybe 6 congo tetras 6 Corydoras Something or 6 loaches (not clowns or modestas or skunks) or 3 Upside Down Catfish :-D Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Heres a thread on PH and fish http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Water%20Quality/61838.html?200507151922 I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Well today I visited lps and the congo tetras and australian rainbows caught my eye. Even though I said I didn't want tetras, I might want congos now Will congo tetras work in replacement of the dwarf neons? What about australian rainbows? Last edited by egtrixie at 20-Jul-2005 00:15
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Well, there is an ongoing debate on Ph. Some say that soft water fish need to be in soft water, same with hard water fish...others say Ph doesnt matter as long as their is stability and that if they are moving from one Ph to another they can be acclimated. Personally I think if you get them from your LFS and they are healthy, PH shouldnt be a concern. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	What's the minimum tank size for one angelfish? I have a 20 gallon long, will that work?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	I wouldnt do it, they get about 5 inches and like to be in a group. Id say at least a 55gal for them. Look into threadfins and redtail rainbows. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	thanks! Any other suggestions? How about Bosemani Rainbows? DO those work?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
ronnfive Enthusiast Posts: 188 Kudos: 219 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	For 20 long balloon mollies will love that. try: 6 - balloon mollies in variety of colors (ie. golden, gold dust, albino, red, creamycicle, dalmatian, silver, black, marble, green) they can breed in any colors and they are prolific. (max. 2 inches in size) 2 - albino BN's (max. 4 inches in size) 2 - oto's (max. 2 inch in size)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	For a 20 Long try: 6 Dwarf Neon rainbows 6 cories or 1 bristlenose pleco 1 or 2 pearl gourami I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
egtrixie Hobbyist Posts: 53 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2005	Yes please help me out Nothing's in the tank lol. I already have a currently cycling 10 gallon which WILL house either a betta/dwarf gourami, 3 albino cories, and 6 neon tetras. Therefore, I think it would be nice to try something different from tetras for my 20 gallon. I was thinking of doing a rainbow tank or something...Any suggestions? What would YOU do?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
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