20 Gallon Fish Tank Stocking Ideas: Something Different!

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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 ...
Aquatics Unlimited Fish Store Tour: • Fish Store Tour - Aqua...
Want to compare a 20 high vs a 20 long? Check this out! • Fish Tank Showdown: 20...
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@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zYlDbL-bSAU.html Here is additional information about some of the fish featured in this video: Lamprologus ocellatus: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tqAOrEA6fyw.html Bolivian Rams: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yh66CXYsEH0.html Gourami: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4Efyiwo-lc4.html Bristlenose Pleco: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RRt_tjOKY84.html

@buckshots2dabrain859 4 года назад

Why is your beard 2 colors

@annethornton9938 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@TaraAndFriends 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@armchairbandit9502 3 года назад

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 года назад

Really appreciate you watching!

@ZanfishYT 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Very nice!

@ZanfishYT 5 лет назад

Prime Time Aquatics I bred the guppies myself!

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 года назад

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 года назад

Make a video

@cjguads3501 3 года назад

Haha I have a platinum dragon scale betta too

@catfishcave379 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

That's why I'm here. Haha

@alib.2626 4 года назад

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!

@Jon-ic7mu 2 года назад

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

@ellisonmiller1111 2 года назад

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

@DeeDee-wo3cr 3 года назад

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.

@rickrodriguez6675 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Thank you! Appreciate it!

@En_Gho 4 года назад

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 года назад

Appreciate you being here!

@terrymartins2552 3 года назад

Love all your videos!!

@larrydschiliheadaquatics 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Glad I could help! Haha

@pek4146 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

They would certainly be a nice addition. : -)

@riteshfamily369 3 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Ourfrenchiegirls 5 лет назад

Great ideas 💡

@anthonypautin 4 года назад

Great job 🙌

@allipatton84 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@leopaulbravo7016 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@leopaulbravo7016 5 лет назад

@@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.

@jamie91995 5 лет назад

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

@Aemilius46 Год назад

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!

@Wildman-lc3ur 4 года назад

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

@tomi327 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Thank you!

@BarrickMacready 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Cool! Have fun with it!

@debrasanders1985 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Soon! : -)

@allipatton84 5 лет назад

Me too that's what I have!

@davidcolon541 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

It'll be out soon! : -)

@varanidguy 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

That would be cool!

@HadEnough745 4 года назад

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

@tobegtaking6771 4 года назад

You’d be pukin 🤮😁

@madwoots 3 года назад

A chaser shot for every "pretty cool"

@laurenswholesale 3 года назад

You would actually die of alcohol poisoning

@opethmike 4 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 года назад

Thank you!

@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl4403 3 года назад

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

@sonofaquack6987 3 года назад

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

@jackadair6225 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Sounds very cool!

@GirlTalksFish 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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

@Gary_The_Snail 2 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 года назад

Glad you are here!

@TurboFish 5 лет назад

Well done man well done

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@mingbritson 3 года назад

LOVE THIS!!!!

@timrussell89 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@timrussell89 5 лет назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics your welcome

@rhprasad80 5 лет назад

Eagerly waiting for 50 gallon stocking ideas

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

It's in the works. : -)

@kurtr12 5 лет назад

Nice to see my Similis babies in a good home

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

They are doing great! Thank you so much!

@kurtr12 5 лет назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics You are very welcome

@sararickmore1195 3 года назад

Great channel!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 года назад

Thank you!

@jacquig1939 4 года назад

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.

@growinginportland 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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

@karebearsanimalhouse7195 4 года назад

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 !

@seanootd3406 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

@@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

@jdoraz86 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@t.c.baquariumfish3423 5 лет назад

GOOD VIDEO 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@bwicked3059 8 месяцев назад

Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@lovelyaquatics4030 3 года назад

That aquarium at Aquashella was pretty lit ngl

@wyomingadventures 5 лет назад

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

@Dylan-we5dz 5 лет назад

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

@jessepoos 3 года назад

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 года назад

I know! Everytime I get them they last FOREVER!

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

the skiffia are pretty nice :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

I love them too!

@victoriaolender6289 4 года назад

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 года назад

Thanks for sharing other options!

@nirmaldas2879 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Will add it to the list!

@ciaranbrenn1003 4 года назад

Yes sir

@grannydeez13 10 месяцев назад

Let’s goooo aquatics unlimited baby!

@yoshigeddon4892 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

They are so interesting!

@pjp9383 2 года назад

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...

@johncameron4194 2 года назад

Nice

@rev.jesseabelchristianlife6693 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Sounds like nice tank!

@rev.jesseabelchristianlife6693 5 лет назад

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

@chadybara 5 лет назад

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

@annaadele5761 4 года назад

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

@annaadele5761 4 года назад

Also is your tank a 20 long or high?

@N1khiel 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@origamieli 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

I have seen that on some as well.

@DankDaHerbalist 4 года назад

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.

@gazgonenative4696 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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

@redsev4484 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@jasmineharris8368 5 лет назад

Woah! I wasn’t expecting you to talk about the fish store I go to in Milwaukee, it’s great there isn’t it?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Very cool place!

@UltimateCrouton 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@aidenadapathya8723 3 года назад

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 года назад

I think the rainbow fish and peaceful barbs could work!

@aidenadapathya8723 3 года назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

@sketch334 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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.

@S.-.V 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@johnmanis9482 Год назад

Could you do a 50 gallon tall stocking idea's.

@alscritters156 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Very cool! Thanks for watching.

@irishmanbd8447 3 года назад

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

@irishmanbd8447 3 года назад

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.

@winterbleu9637 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@jonathanknaisch2295 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@lifes2short4bs73 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@melissafeinberg2055 3 года назад

I have two endlers some platies sword tails three scarlets kulli loaches pepper corys and in my 20 gallon

@MegaAnimaldude 5 лет назад

I wish I found this video a few months ago. The only personable fish I was steered toward was German Blue Rams. Which are nice, but just didnt do it for me. I ended up going in a different direction, but I wish I had a few of these guys.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Something to look for in the future. : -)

@MegaAnimaldude 5 лет назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Definitely! Thanks for making the video!

@butkusfan23 2 года назад

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 года назад

If they eat them fast enough probably not.

@ABM261-zi2gl 4 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@Robby454 3 года назад

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 года назад

They usually dig them up or mostly eat them.

@lisamyers8991 2 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 года назад

Sure

@thomasashe2681 4 года назад

@ 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 года назад

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 года назад

@@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.

@kccc1209 5 лет назад

What are the feathery-finned cichlids housed with the brilliant green rasboras at the 7:10 mark? I used to know, but the name escapes me right now. Also, this is a very useful video series -- thanks!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

Those are Neolamprologus brichardi. Common around my area, but very cool fish!

@kccc1209 5 лет назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks for getting back to me. I had some about 20 yrs ago when I lived in Chicago and had a Tanganyika tank. I live in L.A. now, where I rarely see any Tang cichlids.

@knowsbeans 5 лет назад

Are those geos pellegrini in the white skirt tetra portion?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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

@saw06c 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@darrynrousseauhollifield619 4 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 года назад

Those are Brichardi

@wrs8895 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@ReksBe 3 года назад

"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 3 года назад

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

@ReksBe 3 года назад

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

@babatuzewde836 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@willyvannerus7913 2 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 года назад

Those are Brichardi

@daddykable13 2 года назад

They there Jason. So, I had Dwarf Rainbowfish in my 20gallon tank, optimal water conditions, and i've had corys and mollies living happily in there for over 6 months.. Sadly, these rainbows passed only 1 week in the tank, do you know what could have caused this? Water was 0Amm, 0nitri, and very low nitra (planted semi-heavy) and the ph was around 7.5..the only thing i can think of is that it's the same thing that caused my mystery snail to turn black/brown and pass.. i think maybe theres some kind of metals in my water(like copper from the pipes) that's causing the issue, but i've had a betta live for a while in the water (same water as the snail) and as mentioned earlier, mollys/corys in this tank for a long time... any suggestions you might have for a 'centerpiece' style 'showstopper' fish for this tank? one that might be able to handle w/e hidden thing is in the water quality?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 года назад

Sounds like your parameters are fine. Could have been a sick group of fish. How about a Bolivian ram?

@madisonkrug7916 2 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 года назад

Those are brichardi.

@madisonkrug7916 2 года назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!!!!

@joeyroldan1658 5 лет назад

Your nannacara anomala look quite different than mine! Mine never get such a blue coloration. My dominant male is more of a green/teal color highlighting a gold body. Perhaps we have different localities.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

That could be. Interestingly, I have a female in the 150 and she turned quite a bit more gold after going in that tank.

@joeyroldan1658 5 лет назад

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Interesting, so then maybe it is environmental, like some rainbow fish.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

I think it is a combination of different substrate color, lack of other nannacara in the tank, and an increase in larger fish.

@leesuschrist 2 года назад

Aquatics unlimited is awesome!!!

@BerGODmo 4 года назад

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 года назад

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

@BerGODmo 4 года назад

@@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 года назад

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.

@patrickroux1574 5 лет назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 лет назад

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.

@caitlinshields4828 3 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 года назад

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

@jeromehorn7333 5 месяцев назад

What would you recommend for a 28 gal bowfront?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 месяцев назад

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

@Maddmike-wd4mv 4 года назад

I love bumblebee catfish

@drfter240sx 4 года назад

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 года назад

For sure!

@mattyslicks 3 года назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 года назад

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

@Aemilius46 Год назад

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

@PrimeTimeAquatics Год назад

Multis or similis shell dwellers?

@sammy0937 3 года назад

I'm thinking of getting like 12 cardinal tetras and a male betta, with live plants. The theme (u probably won't understand if u dont watch anime) is Hunter X Hunter and the 12 cardinal tetras are the 12 legs of the spiders in the phantom troupe and the betta is the boss (Chrollo), which is the head of the spider. I wanna get some snails too, it will be 4 and it would be Kurapika, Leorio, Gon and Killua. I feel like that's too much and let's add the fact that I wanna add 1 more type of like fish and that will be Hisoka but I dont know what to put. So that will be 12 Cardianal tetras, 1 male betta, 4 snails, and maybe like a smaller sorta catfish (hisoka). I always liked bettas and ive seen them live with other fish and that cardinal tetras are good companians with them also snails, but i dont know about a catfish if thats to much or maybe the catfish will bother the snail....i know their are some type of catfish that go well with bettas and are small. Its also a 20 gallon long tank. Tell me if thats too much fish or not.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 года назад

I think that could work in a 20 gallon for sure!

@KaimarRedcloud 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

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