Hexagon aquarium

[Danbocc]

I have a 40 gallon hex aquarium and was wondering If there are any types of fish that do well in these types of tanks?

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[daileene]

you can get few species in that tank...members here who are experts in stocking might be able to tell you..but for the meantime, here is a link you could use to determine if you will overstock or not:

AqAdvisor - Intelligent Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium Stocking Calculator and Aquarium Tank/Filter Advisor

Although if you have not bought any fishes yet, you might want to do a fishless cycle, if you haven't done it yet.

 

[daileene]

Here is the link for that: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/fishless-cycling-for-dummies-103339.html

If you will decide to do a cycle with fish (not recommended), here is a link:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...-but-i-already-have-fish-what-now-116287.html

 

[Amicus]

You have remember that fish are territorial and each species has a different bio load. The inch per gallon does not always apply I would recommend going with community fish allowing them space. The German blue ram and neon tetras for example. I would stay away from cichlids as they are very territorial and can outgrow their space. Other species may include the red fin tetra, platys, dwarf gouramis. A good ratio of males to females is crucial too. For example, if you want three male dgs then you need at least two females. Bottom line, I would go community and do your research as far as size, territory, and temperament. You want your buddies to be happy and comfortable.

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[Danbocc]

Thanks for the reply. The tank has been cycled already and I have some small fish in it neons and red minor tetras. I'm going to be moving them to a bigger 75 gallon tank when i get it set up. Just trying see if there are any species that will be good in my old hex.

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[Danbocc]

I was thinking after I move the fish in it to my other tank. I would put a few angelfish in it.

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[Amicus]

Angels sound good, possibly a little agro for space but sounds good. I am setting up a 75 too! Can't wait! Good luck.

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[mfdrookie516]

Something to keep in mind. Hex tanks have very little swimming room. You need to stick with fish that would do ok in a 20g tank as that's basically what you have, except taller.

I really don't think angels would be a good choice for this tank. They get pretty large, and really wouldn't have much room to swim.

 

[Danbocc]

Something to keep in mind. Hex tanks have very little swimming room. You need to stick with fish that would do ok in a 20g tank as that's basically what you have, except taller.

I really don't think angels would be a good choice for this tank. They get pretty large, and really wouldn't have much room to swim.

Ok angels are out then. I was looking for slow moving fish that didn't need that room to swim. So if anyone has any ideas let more please let me know.

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[Danbocc]

Ok what I meant in that last sentence was if anyone has anymore ideas please let me know.

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[daileene]

sparkling gouramis might be okay...they are slower and will not get too big...