20 gallon high stocking ideas??

[maddi7777]

Hi all,

I have a 40 gallon tank with 2 fancy goldfish and a 10 gallon tank with a betta. I am looking to try a community tank set-up for the first time. I have a 20 gallon high that I was hoping I could use. My water hardness is 46ppm (very soft). I am not picky about what fish and am looking for a few stocking ideas! If possible, I'd prefer the fish to be pretty hardy as I am new at this. Thanks for any and all help!

 

[Essjay]

Is a 20 gallon high 24 inches long? This will restrict the fish options somewhat, but there are still a lot of fish that will suit this tank. The problem is that there are just so many it's hard to give an all inclusive list

One of the easiest ways if you have any local LFS is to visit them all. Don't buy anything but make a note of the fish which catch your eye. Once you have a list, sit somewhere quiet and look them all up on Seriously Fish. Some of the list will need a larger tank. Some will need water harder than yours. Some will need a higher or lower temperature than the rest. Once you've eliminated the fish that won't work, post what's left on here

 

[Rocky998]

You should look at peacock gudgeons (Tateurndina Ocellicauda)!
I had a trio in my 20g high.
Beautiful fish with a great personality!