Are these fish okay to put in a 20G long?

[QueenKiara]

Healthy fish do not get sucked into filters, unless you have something insane like a fluval fx5 on a 5 gallon.

My 3/4 inch guppy was sucked into my Aquaclear 50 in my 20G. I just don't want it to happen again, it was horrible to see.

 

[FishCr8zy]

My 3/4 inch guppy was sucked into my Aquaclear 50 in my 20G. I just don't want it to happen again, it was horrible to see.

Guppies usually get sick or are very weak due to their small body size/immune system. Guppies will/can get sucked into the filter if they are naturally weaker than usual or are dieing. But most healthy bigger fish will not get sucked up. ( neons and bigger fish )

 

[QueenKiara]

Well, that's good. So if I get Cardinals, they shouldn't get sucked up?

 

[Glow light tetra]

If your still worried about them getting sucked up, here's a link to a good sponge.

http://m.petsmart.com/mt/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3650250

 

[Glow light tetra]

Here's a link to a good sponge

http://m.petsmart.com/mt/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3650250

 

[QueenKiara]

Thank you! I'll get one of those just in case.

 

[FishCr8zy]

Thank you! I'll get one of those just in case.

Sponge filters work like magic. They are just as good as hob filters. I have one in a 10 gal and the water is always crystal clear.