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posted 02-04-2004 03:50 PM         

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I was just wondering if 10 fish in a 20 gallon tank was to much and if I would be able to get a pair of guppies to breed and survive in there.

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posted 02-04-2004 03:58 PM         

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what type of fish are they? its supposed to be a gallon for every inch of fish and mabe add in a few more gallons for confort. if they are small fish and have lots of plants and things to make territorys then it shouldnt be a problem for 2 more guppies.but only if you have enough room.

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posted 02-04-2004 05:29 PM         

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I have one weather loach four tetras Two glass fish two zerba danoes,two ghost shrimp and one Dwarf African frog.

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posted 02-04-2004 05:36 PM         

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First off, to clear up a common misconception, take the 1" per gallon rule, role it up in a little ball, and throw it squarely in the trash. While it may work for small tetras, danios and their ilk, it is practically useless for anything larger. Coudn't have a 12" Oscar in a 12g tank could we

The Frog requires 2-3 gallons alone according to T_Chelle. The Dojo Loach will get about 8" and in that respect, could possibly live comfortably, but not thrive in a 20. All in all I'd say you're alright. Don't add anymore though as that may prove to be too much of a bio-load on your filtration.

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posted 02-04-2004 06:11 PM         

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I had two dwarf frogs and they seemed fine for about 0ne week .but one day I went to check on them and the one was dead and it mouth was really red. And all I have a 2.3g with a cray fish I was thinking of buying some feeder guppies would that work and would my crayfish eat them because I had a black moor and a cory but one day I came to check on them and both there heads were floating at the top.

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posted 02-04-2004 06:15 PM         

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Yup the crayfish would eat them. Crayfish are VERY voracious predators to smaller fish and as you've seen, have no problem calling your livestock - "Lunch".

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posted 02-04-2004 06:29 PM         

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Them speical breeding tank or contanors or what ever you call them one u now the ones you can clip to the side of your tank could you put a pair of guppies in there until they breed.

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posted 02-04-2004 07:09 PM         

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Yes you can but you'll probably want a special breeding container where the fry can drop through to a different compartment. The adults will eat their own fry if given the chance. You'll probably want to have a separate growout tank for them with some java moss to hide in...

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posted 02-04-2004 08:09 PM         

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What about the net breeders would they also work. I am thinking about putting it in my 20g just until there born.and how much is Java moss,and wher can I get some

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posted 02-04-2004 08:10 PM         

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What else kind of fish do you think is cool.

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posted 02-04-2004 08:20 PM         

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The net breeders are the same.. If the fry can drop through the net cool - just be careful there's no other carnivorous fish in the tank. If they cannot - they will be eaten.

You're already at your max stocking level. I wouldn't advise adding any more fish at this point..

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posted 02-04-2004 08:33 PM         

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I also have a 1g,10g and a2.5g so do you know of some cool other fish I could put in them

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posted 02-05-2004 01:20 PM         

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what kind of snails should I put with my crayfish.

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