20 Gallon Fish Tank Stocking Ideas: Something Different!

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5 жыл бұрын

Hello Fellow Fish Keepers,
In this video we discuss stocking options for a 20 gallon fish tank. We look at some less common ideas and throw in a few old favorites that I think are underrated.
If you haven't seen our suggestions for stocking a 10 gallon fish tank check out this video. Anything included here can go in a 20 gallon as well: • 10 Gallon Fish Tank St...
Here is additional information about some of the fish featured in this video:
Lamprologus ocellatus: • Lamprologus ocellatus ...
Bolivian Rams: • Bolivian Ram Care and ...
Gourami: • Gourami Care - The Goo...
Bristlenose Pleco: • Bristlenose Pleco Care...
Cichlids for small aquariums: • Great Cichlids for Sma...
How to set up a shell dweller tank: • How to Set Up a Shell ...
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@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

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@buckshots2dabrain859 4 жыл бұрын

Why is your beard 2 colors

@annethornton9938 4 жыл бұрын

Jack Uzumaki perfectly natural for a beard to go grey that way. Most people go grey from the temples outward, and that could well apply to facial as well as hair on the crown of your head.

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

@@buckshots2dabrain859 Mine did that, then my facial hair went all white before my head did.

@TaraAndFriends 3 жыл бұрын

I know this video is old, but I broke my tibia so my mom is letting me put a single fish in my 20 gallon tank. I was thinking a halfmoon plakat male betta. What do reccomend for something individual and interesting, that can be aggressive or a little bit bigger at 3 or 4 inches?

@madisonkrug7916 2 жыл бұрын

What is the fish shown at 7:10 behind the brilliant rasboras? They have those beautiful long fins and look so amazing

@armchairbandit9502 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is a old video but I find my self all the time just watching through older videos of yours and Corrys. You two are definitely an inspiration to me.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you watching!

@catfishcave379 5 жыл бұрын

I like this series - it gives me lots ideas for future tanks I **NEED** to have.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm here. Haha

@ZanfishYT 5 жыл бұрын

My 20 gallon is stocked with high quality guppies and a platinum dragon betta.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@ZanfishYT 5 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics I bred the guppies myself!

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

I used to have a 20T with a nice assortment of fish until I added a pair of Jewel Cichlids. It didn't take long until I only had a pair of Jewel Cichlids and a lot of baby Jewel Cichlids, all the other fish vanished. I was young and didn't know better.

@vexitility1076 3 жыл бұрын

Make a video

@cjguads3501 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I have a platinum dragon scale betta too

@Jon-ic7mu 2 жыл бұрын

Your one of my main go-to for anything about this hobby! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

@larrydschiliheadaquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Now I have to make a shopping list, you pointed out some amazing fish I want, great video brother.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Haha

@rickrodriguez6675 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing 😉 video on the stockings of a 20 gallon. Thanks as always my friend. 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!

@alib.2626 4 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! Most of the time people don't mention these cool fish in their videos/blogs and stick to the guppies, tetras and the common ones.. thank you! Loved this video!

@ellisonmiller1111 2 жыл бұрын

I'm setting up a 20 gallon tall tank and I needed ideas thank you so much

@Aemilius46 Жыл бұрын

20 and 29 gallon Aquariums are my favorite sizes!! I'm hopeful to get back into the Freshwater Aquarium hobby!! I read, research, and study on Freshwater Aquarium Fish (among other things!) Much of the time! I had many Freshwater Aquarium Fish and Aquariums during my youth, and it is One of my most Beloved memories!

@allipatton84 5 жыл бұрын

That Cory cat with the rams is chunky!!! He is living his best life right there. The rams are my favorite tropical fish but aren't available at any stores where I live. I'd love to have them someday! Thanks for the vid!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, the Cory's get their fair share of sinking food. : -)

@terrymartins2552 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos!!

@jackadair6225 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite 20 gallon setups was a bunch of neon tetras and a betta in a planted 20 long. Definitely an eye-catching tank with all the color against a green, leafy backdrop.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds very cool!

@pek4146 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing list You also gave me ideas for my 75 gallon in this video😉

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

They would certainly be a nice addition. : -)

@riteshfamily369 3 жыл бұрын

Rams tank looking amazing feeling awsome to see that greate video😀

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DeeDee-wo3cr 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thanks for the info. I was worried that there was no hope for my 20 gallon. I want a beautiful community of fish.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Wow love all the crazy different suggestions! Definitely not your typical PetSmart/Petco fish. :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wanted to change it up a bit. : -)

@Ourfrenchiegirls 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas 💡

@mingbritson 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!!!

@anthonypautin 4 жыл бұрын

Great job 🙌

@En_Gho 4 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber here, working my way through your channel vids. I love this concept! Thank you for making these videos! And the species profiles, definitely keep those up! They are very much appreciated.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you being here!

@jamie91995 5 жыл бұрын

I got a ringtail pike for mine, he’s doing great

@leopaulbravo7016 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video. It gave me some really great ideas. I am currently setting up a 55 gallon tank and....I fell in love with those Peruvian Pencil fish. My LFS had those and they can get it again. Thank you. You have a forever fan.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

You are SO lucky! I would jump all over those fish if I could get them. : -) Really appreciate you being here!

@leopaulbravo7016 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Actually Sir Jason, it is an honor to be here. My daughter and I watch your videos together. She wants to be a Biologist someday....like you. Looking forward to watching more of your very informative videos. I've already ordered the Nannostomus mortenthaleri. The LFS owner told me that they are also called Coral Red Pencil Fish. He said his order of 50 of them will arrive the 2nd week of May. I ordered 12. I love them. Thanks to you Sir, I found one of my dream fish to take care of. Again Sir, Thank you.

@HadEnough745 4 жыл бұрын

Everytime he says "cool" or "really cool" have a shot.

@tobegtaking6771 4 жыл бұрын

You’d be pukin 🤮😁

@madwoots 3 жыл бұрын

A chaser shot for every "pretty cool"

@laurenswholesale 3 жыл бұрын

You would actually die of alcohol poisoning

@debrasanders1985 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see the 29/30g tanks featured.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Soon! : -)

@allipatton84 5 жыл бұрын

Me too that's what I have!

@Wildman-lc3ur 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's cool that you can have a center piece fish

@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl4403 3 жыл бұрын

Wanna know how to determine who keeps fish in a group of people? 1. BEARD 2. BALD

@sonofaquack6987 3 жыл бұрын

Every self respecting LFS has a “No Bald, No Beard, No Service” sign

@TurboFish 5 жыл бұрын

Well done man well done

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@opethmike 4 жыл бұрын

I like this channel. Some great ideas. And an excellent beard!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tomi327 5 жыл бұрын

Great material, you can see that you put a lot of work into it. I would like the things that I do to be as good as yours!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Gary_The_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Sup Jason, new to the channel! Already a huge a fan of the videos!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are here!

@BarrickMacready 5 жыл бұрын

My first tank is a 29 gallon, currently trying to hardscape and figure my stocking out. Thanks for the info, ill check your profile videos out.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Cool! Have fun with it!

@varanidguy 5 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video! I love seeing wider varieties of fish beyond what the big box players offer. Been thinking about re-trying apistos in the 40 breeder, this time with no rams. Won't make that mistake again.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

@rhprasad80 5 жыл бұрын

Eagerly waiting for 50 gallon stocking ideas

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

It's in the works. : -)

@bwicked3059 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@timrussell89 5 жыл бұрын

Im a big fan of the skirt tetras. We opted for a 29 gallon but definitely a solid option. Nice video!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@timrussell89 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics your welcome

@davidcolon541 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I hope you do another one for 75 gallon tank.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

It'll be out soon! : -)

@kurtr12 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see my Similis babies in a good home

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

They are doing great! Thank you so much!

@kurtr12 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics You are very welcome

@growinginportland 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 20 gallon long with Cherry Barbs and Harlequin rasbora's. They seem to get along pretty well.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, that mix has worked for me as well, albeit in a 75 gallon.

@sararickmore1195 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@grannydeez13 10 ай бұрын

Let’s goooo aquatics unlimited baby!

@karebearsanimalhouse7195 4 жыл бұрын

I can always spot a cichlid due to the way they swim... like when they're just hanging out...the use their dorsal fin... at the very end. The way they sway it !

@t.c.baquariumfish3423 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD VIDEO 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rev.jesseabelchristianlife6693 5 жыл бұрын

My 20 gal has ..... Black skirt tetras, Neon Tetras, Platties, Zebra Danios, Cory Cat, 1 Dwarf Gourami, and 1 Betta. ..... Heavily planted in tank. Pathos vine growing out top of tank. Extra filtration.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like nice tank!

@rev.jesseabelchristianlife6693 5 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics ..... lots of activity and color.

@chadybara 5 жыл бұрын

Any advice on keeping betta's and black tetra together?

@annaadele5761 4 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the betta from getting aggressive with the other fish?

@annaadele5761 4 жыл бұрын

Also is your tank a 20 long or high?

@johncameron4194 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@jdoraz86 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I’m 6 months deep in the hobby now, I love the channel you provide a lot of great information and tips, I have a quick question about stocking an aquarium, how many different species would you say is too many for a community tank? I currently have hengeli raspbora’s (5), julii/sterba cory’s (3/2), odessa barb’s (3) and an albino bristlenose pleco. I wanted to add a couple leopard danio’s and a handful of neon tetra’s to add some mid to upper tank dwellers. Is having 5 or 6 different species in a 24 gallon too much diversity though?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it is too much. The neons might be a little better fit than the danios in your setup though.

@seanootd3406 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video mate love seeing all the shell dwellers lol but no shock there only thing I would of added is maybe a trio of neolamprologus caudopunctatus as well and love seeing Andrew skiffa still thinking about that since the tour

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I have been keeping my eye open for caudopunks for a while now. They were all over the place a few years ago, and now they are no where to be found around me.

@seanootd3406 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics if your wanting the normal yellow fin strain wetspot has them though if you don't want to do shipping there is a big store near that hotel that had some but idk about buying from there Im waiting for dave from daves rare fish to get the redfin strain in stock he is who i bought my dwarf sumbu from

@jacquig1939 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do some Galaxy rasboras (can't find them local yet) might go harlequin, ember Tetras, and maybe some guppies or mollies. I'd like some kind of catfish but I have gravel.

@jessepoos 3 жыл бұрын

Not a Tetra fan.... However, the Black Neon Tetra's are pretty cool. Hardy, schooling, and pretty... Plus they get a little bigger than the standard neon. I have one Black Neon that's right at 2" long. She's a beast! Love them!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I know! Everytime I get them they last FOREVER!

@victoriaolender6289 4 жыл бұрын

Back when I used to work at my LFS, and we would always recommend danios as a starter fish due to their hardiness and higher activity. Personally, my favourite is the Kyathit danio, or the "orange-finned" danio! Mine didn't get as blue as I have seen in photos online, and I am still on the lookout for ones that have more of a leopard pattern (mine have more stripes), but they are indeed a cool little fish. They are nippier than I expected, so I would definitely recommend them to be kept in their own school in a 20, or for bigger aquariums, with more active tetras like Phantoms, Emperors, or Blue tetras. They like lots of open swimming space to zoom around! I would say they're underrated in my experience, usually due to the fact that they're not initially as flashy as a neon or cardinal, but once they colour up at home they put on quite the show. Great recommendations all around, and perfectly timed for my 20H overhaul :D

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing other options!

@lovelyaquatics4030 3 жыл бұрын

That aquarium at Aquashella was pretty lit ngl

@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын

the skiffia are pretty nice :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I love them too!

@redsev4484 5 жыл бұрын

Slightly off topic, I'm raising 6 red shoulder severum in a 20 gallon tank, and I realized that in the wintertime the well water I'm using gets really hard. It turns out that this actually promotes the growth of your fish! I'm trying to find any literature or study on how this could affect the fishes metabolism in general but other than vast generalizations there is not much to be found. Spawning,laying eggs etc. Is a different story, but this is actually good news to all those that are constantly fretting about water hardness ph.etc.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

It can help by provided minerals the fish require. However, most wild-caught fish that normally reside in softer water may struggle considerably. You are correct, many fish that are naturally found in softer water may not be able to produce viable offspring in harder water.

@nirmaldas2879 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review sir, very good information Sir make a information about Endler guppy fish, appreciated tkx

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Will add it to the list!

@ciaranbrenn1003 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@DankDaHerbalist 4 жыл бұрын

That last thing plus the reg acara make the electric blue acara? I noticed my blue acara liked to breed with anything had green terror hybrids and the acara was aggresive way more than any electric blue acara i kept.

@yoshigeddon4892 5 жыл бұрын

Was great to see Nannacara Anomala on a list. They are such a great fish but too often left on the sidelines

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

They are so interesting!

@pjp9383 2 жыл бұрын

I paused the video to look them up! No idea how easy it is to find them in my area, but I'm definitely interested in adding them to a future list...

@wyomingadventures 5 жыл бұрын

I have runny nose tetra in my 20. Dojo loach, corys, red capped oranda and platties. Great video and ideas.

@Dylan-we5dz 5 жыл бұрын

307 Wyoming 4F I don’t know about a dojo in a 20

@gazgonenative4696 5 жыл бұрын

great vid , still mightly impressed by the silkiness of the beard , what products dop you use or recomend the shin is emmense

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I have some type of beard oil that I think came from Duluth Trading Co., but I can't read the label anymore. : -)

@S.-.V 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve got 2 African Dwarf frogs (one albino and one green) and was looking for ideas on what else to add to our 20gal. Opinions on some good tank mates?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I had good luck with most peaceful live bearers (guppies, platys, half beaks), small tetras like neons, black neons, etc, rasboras, honey gourami.

@alscritters156 5 жыл бұрын

I love when you add fish that aren't common cause that is what I usually looking for. RIght now I'm stocking a 40 breeder, and personally I love fish that are ideally kept in a 10 gallon usually nano fish like CPDs, pencilfish, dwarf corys, rasbora brigittae, etc that usually grow to only 1 inch

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for watching.

@ReksBe 4 жыл бұрын

"we're going to include fish that are somewhat unusual, fish that you might not see all the time. Fish that wouldn't be included in other lists. So stay tuned." Starts with Tetra's, earned a sub anyway :D

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Too funny - at least we went more unusual later. haha :-)

@ReksBe 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yeah, I enjoyed the video, thats what its all about! ^^

@origamieli 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing ideas! I just set up my 20 long with a huge group of corys, a betta, some neon green rasboras, and a Bolivian Ram! I noticed some white dots on the bottom fins of you bolivian ram. Is that normal? I think mine is getting some white dots, too.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen that on some as well.

@aidenadapathya8723 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I have a quick question about the cryptoheros nanoluteus; what are some good tank mates for these fish? Could you keep them with rainbowfish, peaceful barbs or even somewhat larger cichlids like flag cichlids?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I think the rainbow fish and peaceful barbs could work!

@aidenadapathya8723 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

@N1khiel 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ideas Jason! I came from school yesterday and I put my tank lights on and I saw fish eggs. I'm pretty sure they are glassfish eggs. Not sure tho. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks jason

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! Where were they located? Connected to leaves and stuff?

@lifes2short4bs73 2 жыл бұрын

I just setup my 20 long as a high flow river tank. I planted baby tears for some carpeting and one Anubian Nana so i have a couple of weeks to commit to the stocking. I want to try 8 Tiger Barbs with 2-3 Hillstream Loach. I'll be using a 115 GPH canister filter and an adjustable power head for current. Do you think this will work out?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

The tiger barns might be a little rough on one another. If you like barbs you could also look at cherry barbs?

@leesuschrist 2 жыл бұрын

Aquatics unlimited is awesome!!!

@winterbleu9637 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea of the size of the cylindrical tetra tank from AquaShella (all these years later)? I would love to put my tetras in a tank like that. Thanks for all the info.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember exactly, but it had to be at least 150-200 gallons?

@willyvannerus7913 2 жыл бұрын

what are those awesome fish at 7:20 in with the raspboras?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Those are Brichardi

@jonathanknaisch2295 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to set up a 20 gallon long planted tank, and I really want to have some chiclids in there. I noticed you mentioned the rainbow chiclids, how many could I put in the tank?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

If you don't want them to breed, I would only add one. If you add multiples and a pair forms, that could be a problem for the other fish in the tank.

@knowsbeans 5 жыл бұрын

Are those geos pellegrini in the white skirt tetra portion?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

They are! Just pulled a bunch of eggs from a female, but they weren't viable. Darn it!

@madisonkrug7916 2 жыл бұрын

WIAT. OMG THAT IS SO COOL 7:10 IN THE VIDEO WHAT IS THAT FISH I MUST HAVE IT!!!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Those are brichardi.

@madisonkrug7916 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!!!!

@sketch334 5 жыл бұрын

I love them rams.Could i put a few of each kind of ram in a 20?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to say. They can be a little rough on one another if you wind up with a bunch of males. I've had multiples of one kind in a 20 gallon long and 29 gallon with minimal issues, but they grew up together and had their own territory. If you try it, I would have a back-up plan just in case it's not working out.

@caitlinshields4828 3 жыл бұрын

How many rams could I put with some rummy nose tetras or neons for example in a 90L

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I would either go with one or makes sure if I did two or three they were females (or a pair).

@Robby454 3 жыл бұрын

So I am thinking about making a tank. I have a 20 gallon long and was thinking about 1 fancy goldfish in it. I kind of wanted one that was decently planted though as well. I’ve normally seen goldfish in a non-planted tank do you think that I could put a goldfish in a decently planted tank? Thank you.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

They usually dig them up or mostly eat them.

@babatuzewde836 4 жыл бұрын

Is the Cryptheros nannolutios suitable for a 21 gallon when i only put one and put some other community fish in there?Also what is the ideal waterhardness for them and are they hardy or robust?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I think one might work. Water around neutral and average hardness (5-10 degrees) works well.

@jeromehorn7333 5 ай бұрын

What would you recommend for a 28 gal bowfront?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 ай бұрын

Anything listed in our 20 or 29 gallon stocking options videos!

@lisamyers8991 2 жыл бұрын

What about amano shrimp or a nerite snail for the clean up crew?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Sure

@ABM261-zi2gl 4 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. I live in California and I have a 20 gallon fish tank. I want to put use it as an outdoor fish tank on the side of my outside bar on my patio that has a cover. What fish do you think I can use or try out?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the temp of the tank. If you think it will stay in the low 70s you will want cooler water fish like white clouds, hillstream loaches and paradise fish. If it's going to get into the upper 70s consistently, any of the fish listed here should work. Wish I could do that, but Chicago weather doesn't allow for it. :-)

@ABM261-zi2gl 4 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics I truly appreciate you responding back so fast. Thank you for the information.

@dhrousseau 4 жыл бұрын

what are the fish in the background with the brilliant green rasboras around 7:15?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Those are Brichardi

@UltimateCrouton 3 жыл бұрын

Any plans on doing a 40 gallon version of this series? It's a fairly popular tank (you seem to like 'em too!) but its hard to find great information on stocking.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about it, but the 29 gallon and the 55 gallon options still work for the most part. 😀

@thomasashe2681 4 жыл бұрын

@ Prime Time Aquatics, what would you suggest for tank mates for a breeding pair of pelvicachromis pulcher (Kribensis cichlids) in a 29 gallon long tank? It seems to be a waste to have that large of a tank for only 2 fish. Maybe a small school of some type of tetra or barb? Snails? Shrimps? If you had to set it up and the only restrictions were that it had to be a 29 long and had to have a breeding pair of pelvicachromis pulcher how would you set it up?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good question. Snails and shrimp would probably be attacked if they get too close to their spawning site. Anything fast will probably eventually pick off all the krib fry too. I'd probably just move the pair into a 10 gallon or 20 and re-stock the 29.

@thomasashe2681 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I don't have anything in the 29 yet and I was considering putting a breeding pair of pelvicachromis pulcher in it but thought that it would be a waste of space to have that big of a tank for only 2 fish plus I would want a clean-up crew. What about a few sparkling gouramis and an L 280 pleco (they only get 2.5 inches max). Would they get picked on or killed? I think that would look amazing if compatible. The bright colors of the Kribs mixed with the full colors and bright blue eyes of the gouramis and the mini pleco or pair of mini pleco for clean-up crew would all compliment one another if they can be mixed.

@mattyslicks 3 жыл бұрын

How many cardinal tetras could you put in a 20gal long? Thank you.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on what else is in there, but I think 10-12 is good.

@drfter240sx 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll assume the fish on the vid can go in a 40 gal breeder just more of them? Any other recommendations greatly appreciated

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@patrickroux1574 5 жыл бұрын

Are the cryptoheros nanoluteus compatible with German blue rams? And angels?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the tank, but I could see them working ok with angels. Hard to say for sure with the rams only because I have found similarly sized cichlids tend to chase each other around periodically. If I were trying that I would also have a back up plan in case they don't get along.

@npl6372 2 ай бұрын

is 8 neons , 8 harlins, and 8 guppies wirth 2 or 4 rams and a cleaner fit in a 20 gal. which cleaner fish is best and how many

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 ай бұрын

I might just do one ram - if they start breeding it could get rough.

@wrs8895 5 жыл бұрын

Would you put one N. brichardi in a 20 gallon? I've heard from some people they only get to 3 inches, but I've heard from others that they get about 5 inches.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

All the ones I've had top out at about 3ish inches. I probably wouldn't put it in a 20 long though. They can get feisty in a small tank.

@irishmanbd8447 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a 40 breeder stocking idea video?! Please and thank you

@irishmanbd8447 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you make a 40 breeder video soon. I have a 40 breeder that I'm going to need ideas for once i move my flowerhorn into his bigger tank.

@ledkeeganledkeegan1346 5 жыл бұрын

Are dwarf gouramis aggressive towards neon tetras sword tails or platies

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

They can be sometimes, especially males. I tend to lean towards Honey Gouramis with that combo.

@averymorgan4892 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I need y’all advice. I have a 20 gallon long fish tank. I love discus fish but my tank is too small. I there any other fish that look and act similar to discus fish?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Not really for that size tank. The best you can do for color (and a cichlid) would probably be apistos?

@Aemilius46 Жыл бұрын

What would be Good tankmates for a Julidochromis Transcriptus for a 20 gallon??

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Multis or similis shell dwellers?

@JeromeBakerSmoke 8 ай бұрын

would a birchir or black ghost knifefish work?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 8 ай бұрын

They both need very large tanks - 6ft tanks at least.

@billyp1359 4 жыл бұрын

Would 2 or 1 ram be ok in a 18 gallon community tank i have 6 rosey tetras and 8 platys in there at momment

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how the platys and ram would get along in an 18 gallon? Could be hit or miss.

@saw06c 5 жыл бұрын

So I have a 46 gallon bowfront and live in Houston. The water pH in my tab is about 8.4-8.5 currently have Tanganyikans . But I was wondering what kind of fish I can keep at the ph besides African cichlids, livebearers and some rainbows. I would love to have something colorful

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That's pretty high. Everything that you see in my fish room is doing well at an 8.0 - 8.2 though. I think you are mostly keeping what does well (naturally) at that pH.

@KaimarRedcloud 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 65g tank I'm in the process of setting up and I'd like to have some apisto's. What's the m/f ratio for those and what would be some good tank mates?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I would probably just go with a pair and let them breed (hopefully). Just about any tetra would work, Cory cats, cherry barbs, pencil fish are some good options.

@KaimarRedcloud 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks so much. Love your videos. Really fun and informative.

@BerGODmo 4 жыл бұрын

Just set up my first aquarium tank. I've had some growing up but never my own to maintain. It's just in the cycling process now. If I wanted to also include like 3-4 shrimp how many tetra could I have without over stocking? 6-8 maybe?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right. Some tetras may start picking off the shrimp though - especially babies.

@BerGODmo 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you for the response! Although controversial I am getting the glofish tetra but would they try to kill/eat cherry shrimp? If so what would you recommend to go along with these tetra? I'm lost when it comes to "clean up" scavanger aquatic species.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

They may try to eat smaller shrimp. In a 20 gallon a single bristlenose pleco usually does a great job! You could also look a a few mystery snails.

@butkusfan23 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I have to ask- you said you had hydra because you fed baby brine shrimp. I just bought some BBS eggs. My plan was to hatch them in small batches as treats for my small fish. Will this give my tanks hydra?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

If they eat them fast enough probably not.

@norazman4919 5 жыл бұрын

👍 👍 👍

@lljohnnyboyll3067 3 жыл бұрын

How many Rams can i keep in my 20 gallon? I have about 10 neon tetras and 5 panda cories and 5 zebra loaches

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on how/if they start pairing up. A single pair for sure. That would be my comfort level long term.

@kengumaru9277 Жыл бұрын

hello, wanna advice or help, So I have a 10 gallon tank and there a 6 female swordtails and 2 mystery snails and I just got a 20 gallon tank and will be transferring them to it, wanna know your idea coz wanna add 4-6 panda cory and I still looking which centerpiece should I be keeping. Thank you

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

That should work! Centerpiece could be a dwarf or honey gourami, maybe a Bolivian ram?

@kengumaru9277 Жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you so much, so I'll do 6 swordtails 6 Cory 1 bolivian Ram. :)