Hey guys, I want to know what kind of filter that i Should get, I have a 20 gallon, and have a flying fox, , and plan on getting about 4 - 5 angelfish and a Betta. And i was wondering if i'll have any conflicts between the flying fox and the others. and i know the dangers of having a betta with a angelfish but i havent been able to find anything on flying fox'es and compatibility so if you can help me, it'd be nice.
Filter choice / compatibility
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For a 20, my choice of filter would be the appropriately sized aquaclear power filter. Just check out the box and get one that will do more than 20 gallons.
I'm not real sure about the flying foxes, however a 20 gallon tank is not large enough to support all of those fish. Generally I wouldn't even suggest an angel in a tank smaller than a 29, let alone several and other fish. IF you have to have one, I wouldn't get more than one and I definitely wouldn't put a betta in there unless you get a female.
I'm not real sure about the flying foxes, however a 20 gallon tank is not large enough to support all of those fish. Generally I wouldn't even suggest an angel in a tank smaller than a 29, let alone several and other fish. IF you have to have one, I wouldn't get more than one and I definitely wouldn't put a betta in there unless you get a female.
Its not really about number, its about the adult size of the fish and their territorial and space needs. In a 20, with a flying fox and a betta, I'd say you have room for 5-7 fish that stay small (small tetras or rasboras maybe? Look at harlequin rasboras and lemon tetras, I like both of them a lot) IF your tank is cycled and setup, I think you'd be safe with that.
A 20 is even small for the flying fox... I think they need at least a 30... But angels, being so tall need a tall aquarium like at least 18inches, and I don't think a 20 would be tall or big enough. Betta's can be tricky cause they are so mean but a female, with some smaller fast fish like tetras may work.
the tanks a bit undersized for the fox, in terms of swimming space, but if you really like it it's not that bad, if your 20G is a long tank its even closer to being okay. Gonna have to say no to the angels though, a 30G is recommended for them, and I would think you would like to have > 1 (i would), so 2 or more wouldn't work out in your 20, if anyone's tried any comments on this?
