Stocking 20gal High

[Flex26]

Hi everyone,

As some of you may know, I was able to speed up the cycle in my 20g with the help of my little friend called Bio-Spira. I already have 7 zebra danios and 1 rosy red. I was thinking of getting 5 or 6 tiger barbs and 5 or 6 corys. Would this be too many fish for a 20g high? What would you recommend from each species?

Or, does anyone else have any other ideas for stocking my tank? I have also been considering a couple of convicts instead of the above. Just some thoughts...

 

[Angelfish]

Yeah I think you could do 5 corys and 5 tiger barbs. That would give you a nice and active tank.

 

[Flex26]

Thanks for the advice, Angelfish. I'm seriously considering the Tiger Barbs/Corys.

How about corys and a couple larger fish (4-6 inches) that hangs out in the middle of the tank? Does anyone have an ideas?

 

[toodles]

You could get an angelfish, and with cories they'll be great. But leave out the tiger barbs if you decide to go with the angels. Tiger barbs can be nippy and the long fins of the angel will be too much temptation.
Don't forget your stocking levels too. With 7 danios and a rosy red already in the tank, you will be limited to how many more fish you can add.

 

[mike the zealot]

I would go with your first idea. A 4-6" fish doesn't belong in a 20 gallon IMO, including angels

 

[Angelfish]

Like mike the zealot said, dont put an angel in a 20 gal. they get too big.