Kieflow Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Hello! I am debating on getting a 20 long and was looking for any stocking ideas. Right now I am leaning towards 15 black neon tetras and 8 albino Corydoras. Is that too much for a 20 long? I’m open to any other suggestions. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nataku Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 If its planted? Not at all. I've run very similar stocking in a 20 long before. Just make sure you got plenty of fast growing stem plants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeAquatics Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I’ve stocked similarly in a 20 high, and as @Natakusays, as long as you have plenty of fast growing plants that stocking should work. You could even consider getting a group of some faster moving fish that would appreciate the horizontal layout of the 20 long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieflow Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, Nataku said: If its planted? Not at all. I've run very similar stocking in a 20 long before. Just make sure you got plenty of fast growing stem plants. Oh yes I always try to add plants heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieflow Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, EdgeAquatics said: I’ve stocked similarly in a 20 high, and as @Natakusays, as long as you have plenty of fast growing plants that stocking should work. You could even consider getting a group of some faster moving fish that would appreciate the horizontal layout of the 20 long. What kind of fish do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesha Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I've got 13 green tiger barbs, snails and a red-tail botia loach in my 20 long. I'm considering adding some "dither" fish as well. So I'd say your stocking would not be too much. I'm following to see what others recommend as well, since I want to add one more fish-type to my tank. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Because of the footprint of this tank you may want to consider fish that will use the length. Dwarf cichlids like Apistos or Kribs, Peacock Gudgens, Live bearers like Endlers, Guppies, Goodeids, Killifish, Tetras, Rasboras, Corys, and the smaller Barbs will all do well in the 20L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanR Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have a 20 long I'm going to setup in a week or so for Neolamprologus Mmultifasciatus (shell dwellers). I can't wait. I've heard that are very fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeAquatics Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 23 hours ago, Kieflow said: What kind of fish do you recommend? I would recommend zebra danios, as they tend to race back and forth across the whole length of the tank, and then stock the lower third with some corys. That way there will be some separation since the danios can be kinda aggressive. You could also do some tetras and a pair of apistogramma borelli, with Corydoras as well. The apistos will definitely use the full footprint and and the tetras will act as dithers to keep them both active and docile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeAquatics Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, RyanR said: I have a 20 long I'm going to setup in a week or so for Neolamprologus Mmultifasciatus (shell dwellers). I can't wait. I've heard that are very fun to watch. I just saw those at my LFS! I really want to start a tank of them as soon as my wife and I get moved into a new apartment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I’m looking at stocking the same thing. I’m looking at shrimp and otos, chili Rasboras and a couple peacock grudgeons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searinaux Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I did a flame gourami and 4 swordtails (1 male, 3 female) and it doesn't feel under-stocked at all. i love that there is always a fish somewhere in the tank just doin it's thing. (and 1 nerite snail) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec2cool Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have a 20g long set up right now but it's inhabitants, substrate, decor and plants will eventually be moved to the new 55g when I have it set up. I've been pondering for months on what I will do with the 20g when the move happens. I have come up with two ideas that I'm internally debating on Idea Number One: Fangorn Forest Black Sand Substrate Dragon Stone or Ohko, whatever it's called Lots and lots of java moss A stem plant I haven't decided on yet Large twisted piece of Mopani driftwood A colony of Blue Dream Shrimp (Neocardinia) Other inhabitants not yet decided Idea Number Two: Mines of Moria Rust/Orange colored gravel with small quartz pebbles sprinkled in Large/Medium Quartz Stones Hornwort left floating, enough to significantly reduce the light reaching the bottom Towering but slim driftwood pieces, preferably malaysian Terracotta caves buried in the substrate with openings left clear Species-only tank of Dwarf Mexican Crayfish Here's a CURRENT pic of my 20g. 8x Tiger Barbs 6x Female Swordtails (2 are juveniles) 1x Gold Gourami x? Gold/Olive Jade Mystery Snail Babies, I grow them out in here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyTNBCkicker Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I just set up a 20 long as well. I am thinking shrimp and guppies or endlers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkysmom Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 red neon rainbows (illuminatus). Gorgeous fish! And I'm a sucker for any of the pygmy cories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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