20G High Predatory Options

[Zante]

I thought a single ABF needed at least 30 gallons.
 
Also AFAIK they are top dwellers, in a tall tank they would have even less living space and you'd have an empty tank.

 

[TooManyChoices]

 
 
I thought a single ABF needed at least 30 gallons.

 
IMO this is incorrect. Most websites suggest this but if mine is anything to go off. They really don't move. 

 

[ncguppy830]

not to judge or  offend here but how does your personal exerience differ from what many websites say, im not saying your wrong just wondering?

 

[wrightt3]

Many websites just give out a textbook standard answer based on adult size without taking activity levels in to account. In most cases, 30 gallons would be the minimum for a 4 inch fish but a sedate fish that hardly moves would not need that much.
I think that's what NOFG and too many choices are trying to get at and I am inclined to believe them because they have actual experience with the fish but I will take all points of view in to account before deciding.
 
Thanks for the help everyone!
If anyone has any alterative ideas, please feel free to let me know

 

[Aviici]

Snakeheads aren't that exciting, and getting just two is a bad idea, unless they're a proven pair

 

[wrightt3]

Snakeheads aren't that exciting, and getting just two is a bad idea, unless they're a proven pair

I'd probably get a group of 6 or so juveniles and wait for a pair to form then remove the rest.

 

[Aviici]

If they start breeding in your tank though you won't be able to have anything else in there, they'll kill it. I had to get a new tank for my oscar because my snakehead kept harassing him and mouthing him

 

[wrightt3]

If they start breeding in your tank though you won't be able to have anything else in there, they'll kill it. I had to get a new tank for my oscar because my snakehead kept harassing him and mouthing him

I don't think I'd have enough room for anything else anyway

If I do decide to go with them, then it will definitely be a species tank.

 

[Zante]

If they start breeding in your tank though you won't be able to have anything else in there, they'll kill it. I had to get a new tank for my oscar because my snakehead kept harassing him and mouthing him

 
 
yes, I did specify that when I suggested them.