Small predator for 20G

[Laextreme5]

Ive decided I want to convert my 20G into a predator tank. I would like to keep my blue gourami, who is about 2.5" with whatever predator I get. I was looking at the freshwater barracudas (Acestrorhynchus isalinae), and I it reccomend a small group of them (3-5) for them to feel more conform able. Would my current tank size be too small for them once they reach there max length, here it says it is 6".http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Live-F...Barracuda.aspx if those won't work, what other options do I have?

[homemadepopcorn]

Your tank is much too small for a school of 6" semi-agressive fish. Plus, I don't think that they would be compatible with your gourami. If you plan on keeping these fish, you should first consider a much larger tank and a significant amount of cover for your gourami should you decide to keep these fish together.

[Laextreme5]

So if I don't have room for those, what do I have room for? I currently only have room for my 20G. I will have more room once I move out of my parents house in a year, year an half for whatever siz tank I want.

[tiffykubi]

If you want a predator tank, in my opinion, you should wait till you move out. Then get a huge tank and get some big awesome predators. Your gourmai is a little community fish, probably best to keep him with others with the same tempemant.

[Lady Hobbs]

Already stated but predators are large fish that do not belong in 20 gallons and certainly not with a gourami.

[KingRed]

my predator,
i raised him from a new born in a small tank but 2-3 years it will need more space

[skullduggery1]

Try leaffish such as polycentropsis,or the nandus group.In particular nandus oxyrhynchus,or andrewi.The dwarf bumblebee catfish can be predatory.

[MCHRKiller]

Your gourami *IS* a small predatory fish.

[PhillipOrigami]

And so are chili rasboras if you think about it.

"Micropredator"

[genocidex]

if you didnt have that gourami i would say a small puffer ...