Any Preds For 20 Gal?

[injektion]

i know 20 gallons (US) is pushing it but i was just wondering if there are any predatory fish that can fit in a 20 gallon tank? i've been looking at smaller bichirs as i know they will grow too big, but they are quite expensive! they're sold at a range of $49.99 to $99.99 so i obviously wouldn't want to buy a fish that expensive and find out it doesn't work in a 20 gal.

 

[bitteraspects]

Exodon paradoxus. For the win.

 

[jonny_dw]

Exodon paradoxus. For the win.

I agree, they are vicious little things!

 

[bitteraspects]

indeed. only thing is, you will need a group of 10, which will still cost you a pretty penny. but unlike the bichirs, they can live in the 20g for life.

 

[pscl227]

african butterflyfish?

 

[dood]

I've found in my two larger tanks I have 6 exodons in each tank and they school fine together with very little conflict.Was thinking 10 might be a little much for a 20 gal tank

 

[Mza36]

African Butterfly Fish grows up to 4 inches and is a cool surface predators that will eat guppies and any bug you toss in. got mine for 5 bucks

 

[bitteraspects]

I've found in my two larger tanks I have 6 exodons in each tank and they school fine together with very little conflict.Was thinking 10 might be a little much for a 20 gal tank

its not. in fact, ive had A LOT more then 10 on a 20g with no problems. anything more then 10 and you will need to up your filtration and possibly your WC schedule depending on how many you have. but 10 will be just fine.