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Shanni
03-19-2007, 07:30 PM
Hello,

I only have a 20 gallon, but i have alot of fish. I have guppies, mollies, platys, bala sharks, algae eaters, comet goldfish, tiger barbs, albino barbs, and a shabumkin.

i have a little tank usually for babies, but now i have albino barbs in it too see if i can get them to breed.

I love taking house plants when they get bushy and put them in my tank for the fish.
Chrona
03-19-2007, 07:34 PM
Welcome to AC!

Note that the vast majority of houseplants are not aquatic, and will rot underwater after some time.
Incredulous_Ed
03-19-2007, 07:51 PM
Welcome to AC!
Drumachine09
03-19-2007, 08:17 PM
Welcome to the A.C.!


I would not reccomend having bala sharks in less than a 75 gallon, as they grow quite large. Also, goldfish need 20 gallons per fish.
Abbeys_Mom
03-19-2007, 08:37 PM
Welcome to the forum. Ok, I'll be the first to say it....Those fish are incompatible and the tank is too small for most of those fish...
Drumachine09
03-19-2007, 08:43 PM
Ditto:1::4:
AquaQueen
03-19-2007, 08:58 PM
Hello Shannon, Welcome to AC. Sounds like you have alot of overcrowding going on. Ya might want to think about finding new homes for your lil fishey friends or they may either kill each other or die due to the tight living quarters. Try reading the Free Aquarium EBook in the menu to the left it is very helpful.
crackatinny
03-19-2007, 09:51 PM
Welcome to AC:thumb:
hungryhound
03-20-2007, 12:23 AM
Welcome to the AC

I have to agree with some of the above comments.....the tanks a bit crowded...

As a recent joinee (and a relatively new aquarist), I'd have to say the EBook is a great source of information, as are all the knowledgeable people here.

Again, welcome!
jweintraub
03-20-2007, 07:23 AM
Welcome to AC! You've definately found the right place for advice and assistance with your 20G.
sushant
03-20-2007, 10:59 AM
Welcome to the A.C.i agree to Abbeys_Mom ,ur fishes are incompatible and the tank is over over crowded.
sanddigger
03-20-2007, 11:01 AM
Welcome Shannon!
Lady Hobbs
03-20-2007, 12:00 PM
And I will ditto all previous statements. And add, goldfish are not community fish and belong in their own tanks due to temp requirements. You need to start getting rid of some fish or buy new tanks.

Bala's should be in skoals and should have "at least" a 75 gallon if not 125 gallon.
jeffs99dime
03-20-2007, 01:32 PM
welcome to a.c.
I love Pufferfish
03-20-2007, 05:54 PM
welcome to the forum