20 g long larger fish recommendation?

[TheFighterFish]

Hey myfishtank,

I just moved for grad school and am thinking about setting up a 20G. I wanted to get some opinions about gear and stocking options. For filtration, I think I will stick to HOB, but I want really strong lights to grow my plants. I'll take any input. Thanks guys

Edit: i guess no angels or discus

 

[lauraf]

Nope, too small for angels or discus. Gouramis would work, rams, maybe congo tetras?

 

[bassbonediva]

ZooMed makes a great 30" T5 HO light for about $130 out the door (fixture and bulbs). I have it on my 29gal and love it. The stock light on most 20gLs kinda sucks.

As far as stocking, I wouldn't go with congo tetras 'cuz they get too big (about 3"). I would maybe do a pair of German blue or Bolivian rams with a school of black neon tetras or other smaller tetras (maybe some Von Rios?) and a school of small cories (like albinos, pandas or peppereds) as a cleanup crew.

 

[lauraf]

Thanks Paige, wasn't sure about the congos.

 

[bassbonediva]

No prob, laura. Only reason I know about the congos is 'cuz I want a school of them when I make my 46gal bowfront into an angelfish tank (pair of angels with a plethora of other fish...already have it all planned out, but it'll be after I move).

 

[Stevie]

I really like my Rosy Tetras, what about them?

Rosy tetra, Hyphessobrycon rosaceus, Rosy Finned Tetra, Rosey Tetra, Family: Charadidae