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What kind of fish can I put in a 50 gallon tank?
Which fish fit into a 50, 55, 65 gallons fishtank?
- Cardinal Tetra and other small tetra species.
- Dwarf Cichlids, such as Angel Ram cichlids (Microgeophagus ramirezi) or Apistogramma Borelli opal (Umbrella cichlids)
- Rasbora such as Harlequin Rasboras.
- Dwarf Gourami species, like blue gourami or mosaic gourami.
Is 30 gallons enough for a goldfish?
Ideally, fancy goldfish will live Ok in a 3-Feet long tank with an overall volume of 20-gallons or more for one goldfish. Whereas, common goldfish require at least a 4-Feet long tank that is at least 30-gallons for one fish.
How many fish can I put in a 50 gallon fish tank?
Rule of Thumb A good guideline for determining the maximum number of fish to keep in any size tank is one inch of fish per one gallon of water.
What fish can I put together in a 55-gallon tank?
Guppies, Neon Tetras, and Zebra Danios all work well. Plenty of saltwater favorites will easily fit in your 55-gallon fish tank. These include Blue Tangs, Clownfish, and the vibrant Mandarinfish. Damselfish, Coral Beauties, and Butterflyfish are some other, colorful saltwater options.
What is the best tank mate for a betta?
5 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish
- Kuhli Loaches. These eel-like oddball fish grow to about 3.5 inches long and are great scavengers for picking up any excess food your betta drops.
- Ember Tetras.
- Malaysian Trumpet Snails.
- Harlequin Rasboras.
- Cory Catfish.
Can I keep a single Molly?
Is it OK to keep one Molly Fish by herself? Yes, a single Molly Fish can live alone as long as she has all that she needs: clean water, good food, and enough space to swim and play in. Please don’t forget though, that she will be happier with tank mates—whether fellow Mollies or other compatible fish.
What are the best fish for a 5-gallon tank?
The zebra danio is another small fish you can consider for a 5-gallon tank and stock in a school of five. They are a little hardier than most of the other fish listed here but don’t let that convince you that tank management doesn’t matter. You’ll still want to keep the water clean and ensure your fish have the best possible living situation.
What kind of fish can live in a small tank?
Betta fish are a typical choice for a small tank, but even they need a fair amount of space. Keeping fish at home is a hobby practiced by millions of people around the world. For a long while, the only small container available to house fish was a bowl.
Can tropical fish live in a 5-gallon tank?
As you now hopefully realize, there are very few tropical fish that can do well in a very small tank, and a 5-gallon setup is much better than those tiny aquariums. Even betta fish aren’t appropriate for little one-gallon tanks. But there are a few options out there for 5-gallon tanks, some fish and some not.
How big of a tank do you need for a fish?
So, how big of a tank do you think you need for six foot-long fish that like to swim around a lot? If you answered really, really big, you are correct. While they can live in a 55-gallon tank as juveniles, consider 40-50 gallons per fish as adults.