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I have a 10 gal ,and two 1 galllons. I have been keeping fish for 10 years, preaty good considering I am only 12.
I am planning on getting a 55 gallon soon and I want to know if i will be able to handle it?I plan to have it slightly planted, maby 7 plants max because i want to breed neon tetras. I will have other fish in there to.

Sure thing, it isn't that hard to take care of big tanks. In fact, some would say that a 55 gallon is easier to deal with than a ten, because the water parameters in larger tanks tend to be more stable. Plants are a good idea, since they help keep the water nice and clean.

Do you have any idea what you want to put in there, besides neon tetras?

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two angel fish
one algea eater
two sword tails
two clown loachs

I'd reconsider the "algae eater" and clown loaches. Clown loaches reach over eight inches in length, and will not fit in that tank. The "algae eater" (which is another name for the Chinese algae eater) will grow to almost a foot, and probably become territorial and aggressive. It will beat up on the peaceful fish in your tank. Another thing is that angelfish will often eat small tetras, neon tetras included.
I would rethink the stocking list a little. Perhaps something like the below would work out for you:
15 neon tetras (very beautiful, and good attention-grabbers)
2 swordtails
6 yoyo loaches (like clown loaches, only smaller)
2 pairs of keyhole cichlids (or other small, peaceful cichlids)
1 bristlenose catfish (they are great at eating algae, and very eye-catching)

Last edited by sirbooks at 26-Dec-2004 22:47

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

Yes, as Nick said, bigger tanks are typically easier to maintain. The water temperature is more stable, and the tank balance isn't throw off as easily. Most people make the mistake of saying "I'll just start small..." and then get very discouraged when they find out how hard it is to keep a 5 gallon tank cycled.
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You've been keeping fish since you were 2! Wow! That's cool!