Sorority community?
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First off, you realize you're going to need another 3 pearl danios, yes? Three will get to be nippy little buggers, so they need to be in groups of six or more.
As for the rest...
Yoyo loach-Will get too big for your tank (6-10") and needs to be in groups of 3 or more
Dojo loach-Minimum tank size for dojo loaches is 30 gallons and they are true coldwater fish that do not like temps above 75F.
Zipper loach-This one would actually be okay for your tank, just make sure to get at least 3.
Bolivian or German blue ram-One of these would be fine in your tank size.
Pearl gourami-You could have one of these (but no other gouramis).
3 spot gourami-You could have one of these in your tank (but no other gouramis).
Opaline gourami-Same as the 3 spot gourami (again, but no other gouramis).
Tiger barbs-Absolutely not. They need to be in big schools (7+) and are notoriously aggressive/nippy. They get to be 3" and are too active for a 20gal.
Rainbowfish-Depends on which species. Dwarf neons and threadfins would be okay. I'm not sure about the others. Please specify which species you're referring to.
African butterfly fish-One of these would be fine, but with only very PEACEFUL tankmates.
Siamese algae eater-True siamese algae eaters get quite large (5"), so you could only have one. Take a look at this article: Will the Real SAE Please Swim Forward? Epalzeorhynchus and Crossocheilus et al.; or Minnows as Biological Algae Controls; In Search of the Elusive SAE's (Siamese Algae Eaters)
Otocinclus-I wouldn't recommend them until your tank is AT LEAST 6 months old, your water parameters are PERFECT and you have a good, steady supply of algae. If all those criteria aren't met, you'll lose them pretty quickly. They also like to be in groups of 5+.
Spotted spiny eel-They need at least a 35-40gal tank (absolute minimum), so that's a no.
Rainbow shark-The general recommendation for rainbow sharks is a minimum 55gals because they are territorial (as they are bottom-dwellers, they wouldn't work with rams). I have my albino rainbow shark in my 29gal and he's fine. I WOULD NOT recommend putting one in anything smaller than 29gal however, so this one is out too (they get to be 6" long).
Severums-They get to be 12" long and are VERY aggressive (typical cichlid), so absolutely not.
As for the rest...
Yoyo loach-Will get too big for your tank (6-10") and needs to be in groups of 3 or more
Dojo loach-Minimum tank size for dojo loaches is 30 gallons and they are true coldwater fish that do not like temps above 75F.
Zipper loach-This one would actually be okay for your tank, just make sure to get at least 3.
Bolivian or German blue ram-One of these would be fine in your tank size.
Pearl gourami-You could have one of these (but no other gouramis).
3 spot gourami-You could have one of these in your tank (but no other gouramis).
Opaline gourami-Same as the 3 spot gourami (again, but no other gouramis).
Tiger barbs-Absolutely not. They need to be in big schools (7+) and are notoriously aggressive/nippy. They get to be 3" and are too active for a 20gal.
Rainbowfish-Depends on which species. Dwarf neons and threadfins would be okay. I'm not sure about the others. Please specify which species you're referring to.
African butterfly fish-One of these would be fine, but with only very PEACEFUL tankmates.
Siamese algae eater-True siamese algae eaters get quite large (5"), so you could only have one. Take a look at this article: Will the Real SAE Please Swim Forward? Epalzeorhynchus and Crossocheilus et al.; or Minnows as Biological Algae Controls; In Search of the Elusive SAE's (Siamese Algae Eaters)
Otocinclus-I wouldn't recommend them until your tank is AT LEAST 6 months old, your water parameters are PERFECT and you have a good, steady supply of algae. If all those criteria aren't met, you'll lose them pretty quickly. They also like to be in groups of 5+.
Spotted spiny eel-They need at least a 35-40gal tank (absolute minimum), so that's a no.
Rainbow shark-The general recommendation for rainbow sharks is a minimum 55gals because they are territorial (as they are bottom-dwellers, they wouldn't work with rams). I have my albino rainbow shark in my 29gal and he's fine. I WOULD NOT recommend putting one in anything smaller than 29gal however, so this one is out too (they get to be 6" long).
Severums-They get to be 12" long and are VERY aggressive (typical cichlid), so absolutely not.
I personally wouldn't. I've not heard of anyone mixing rams like that, but if you did, I would only do it in a large tank so each could have their own distinct territory. In a tank that is only 24" long and with fish that will reach 4" each, I don't think there's enough space for them to establish distinct territories (my male ram in the 20gL has claimed the whole 30" tank as his own...he tried to take on my albino cory and horseface loach when I temporarily had to relocate them there due to an issue with the 55gal).
You are going to need a level and help. It might be possible to gently lift the dresser and then put thin pieces of wood under it. You might have to take the drawers out of the dresser to make it lighter because the tank will weigh over 200#. Other wise you need to take the water out and save it because you already have the Safe Start in it.
The fact that it has to be leveled both ways makes it more complicated. By using a level you can judge how thick the wedges you put under the dresser will have to be before you start, but that still isn't fool proof. It need to be done.
The fact that it has to be leveled both ways makes it more complicated. By using a level you can judge how thick the wedges you put under the dresser will have to be before you start, but that still isn't fool proof. It need to be done.
