Stocking a 20 gallon

[Marinemammalover]

I am currently cycling my twenty gallon aquarium with six zebra danios which I am going to keep in there. I am planning on getting:
-2 dwarf gouramis
- 2 cherry barbs
- six neon or cardinal tetra

Once the tank is cycled...

Would I be overstocking the tank and if you guys have any ideas of easy to care for and fun other fish to keep in a freshwater community I welcome your suggestions. Thanks

 

[jcolon]

Is it a regular 20gal or a 20long?

 

[Marinemammalover]

Is it a regular 20gal or a 20long?

I think it's a long or maybe not... It's 24 inches long..

 

[Ducks]

What else do you plan on getting? Like bottom feeders and algae cleaner? Cause you wouldn't be over stocking with what your planning to get but wouldn't leave you much for anything else, also would recommend more then 2 cherry barbs if you like them...

 

[Marinemammalover]

What else do you plan on getting? Like bottom feeders and algae cleaner? Cause you wouldn't be over stocking with what your planning to get but wouldn't leave you much for anything else, also would recommend more then 2 cherry barbs if you like them...

I wasn't planning on getting any bottom feeders or algae cleaners but if you have any ideas on what kinds I could get that would be great!

 

[jcolon]

I think it's a long or maybe not... It's 24 inches long..

Zebra danios would do better in a larger tank as they are very energetic and never stop moving. For now ... Your stock looks ok ... You could do another 2 cherrybarbs ... After that you'll start to get a bit crowded.

 

[Marinemammalover]

Zebra danios would do better in a larger tank as they are very energetic and never stop moving. For now ... Your stock looks ok ... You could do another 2 cherrybarbs ... After that you'll start to get a bit crowded.

Ok thanks I might add one more cherry barb but that's it.

 

[jcolon]

I wasn't planning on getting any bottom feeders or algae cleaners but if you have any ideas on what kinds I could get that would be great!

Is your tank planted with DW? If so You could consider doing shrimp ... Amano come to mind. Very active and the get big enough not to get too bothered. The dwarf Gouramis would be my only ? With shrimp. What I suggest is start with some ghost shrimp ... You can get 5 -7 for $1.00. If they make it a month without being eaten by the Gouramis .. Then do Amano.

 

[Marinemammalover]

Is your tank planted with DW? If so You could consider doing shrimp ... Amano come to mind. Very active and the get big enough not to get too bothered. The dwarf Gouramis would be my only ? With shrimp. What I suggest is start with some ghost shrimp ... You can get 5 -7 for $1.00. If they make it a month without being eaten by the Gouramis .. Then do Amano.

My tank isn't planted at all.... I have 4 different plastic plants and two ornaments....

 

[bloodlucky]

Is it a regular 20gal or a 20long?

Danio prefer a 20 long

 

[bloodlucky]

My tank isn't planted at all.... I have 4 different plastic plants and two ornaments....

Nice wallpaper lol

 

[Marinemammalover]

Nice wallpaper lol

Thanks!

 

[vanimal]

You could add 2 Otos but wait till your tank is established and is growing algae.

 

[Marinemammalover]

You could add 2 Otos but wait till your tank is established and is growing algae.

Did you mean Otocinclus? Would they be okay with my current list
-2 dwarf gouramis
-3 cherry barbs
-6 zebra danio
(I think I'm going to scratch the tetras...)

 

[jcolon]

Agree with vanimal ... While Otos will do fine with your stock ... They do better in more established tanks.

 

[vanimal]

Did you mean Otocinclus? Would they be okay with my current list
-2 dwarf gouramis
-3 cherry barbs
-6 zebra danio
(I think I'm going to scratch the tetras...)

Yes and its fine with your stock.

 

[emerald76]

You need six cherry barbs as they school

 

[Marinemammalover]

You need six cherry barbs as they school

Ok so if I get...
-2 dwarf gouramis
-2 dwarf sucker fish aka Otos (once the tank is growing algae)
-6 zebra danio (which I have already have)

Won't six cherry barbs be too much or no??

 

[vanimal]

Ok so if I get...
-2 dwarf gouramis
-2 dwarf sucker fish aka Otos (once the tank is growing algae)
-6 zebra danio (which I have already have)

Won't six cherry barbs be too much or no??

Well you could drop a Gourami and add 6 Cherries.

 

[Marinemammalover]

Well you could drop a Gourami and add 6 Cherries.

Could I drop an oto instead? I really
Like the dwarf gouramis...