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How many tetras and mollies can I put in a 20-gallon tank?
The average molly fish will grow to a size of 3 inches. Keeping three female mollies and one male molly fish together is the best option in a 20-gallon tank….Mollies.
| Common Molly (Poecilia sphenops) | |
|---|---|
| Care level | Easy |
| Size | Up to 4.5 inches |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
How many neon tetras can live in a 20-gallon tank?
A 20-Gallon Tank (Buy Online) is big enough for a school of 10 to 13 Neon Tetras. You can even get a mix of fish species and keep neon tetras in a twenty-gallon community tank. That means you could keep 5 Neon Tetras and still have room for GloFish, Endlers Guppies, Snails, Barbs, Platies, or Mollies.
How many neon tetras should I add at once?
Yes, in fact, neon tetras are happier and healthier when they are kept together. If you’re planning to keep a school of tetras, you should keep at least 15-20 of them. You will need at least a 20-gallon aquarium for this number of them. As a general rule, the larger the school, the more comfortable your tetras will be.
Can I keep mollies with tetras?
There are many varieties of tetras, and some fish that are commonly called tetras aren’t even related to the others. Some tetras are semi-aggressive, and will harass and fin-nip, which wouldn’t be good for peaceful mollies and guppies. On the other hand, many tetras would probably be fine with mollies or guppies.
How many mollies can you keep together?
Mollies tend to stick together most of the time, which is why you should keep them in groups of 4 or more. If you are planning to keep more than 4 mollies, make sure you get a 20-gallon tank at least. A 45- gallon tank should be a perfect choice if you plan to manage multiple shoals of mollies.
How many Glofish can you have in a 20-gallon tank?
That being said, here’s how many Glofish is accepted for one to keep per gallon of water: Glofish thrive in a group so it is recommended to have at least 5 from the same species. If you plan on getting 5 to 6 Glofish then a 20-gallon tank will be suitable.