Wall Aquarium

[rocknurworld2006]

what could i put in this aquarium?
it measures: Size H35 x L42 x D8cm (13¾ x 16½ x 3¼").

here it is:

 

[fozziebear]

something small like neons/cardinals, nothing over 2 inches, also i dont think it would be good to put bottom dwellers in it because of the lack of substrate area, basically tetras, rasboras, any small community fish.

 

[CFC]

I would suggest these

which are ideal for silly gimick tanks that are useless for real living fish

 

[rocknurworld2006]

what about a trio of emperor tetras and 1 or 2 cherry shrimp??

 

[Egmel]

Hate to say it but I agree with CFC.

Using the practical fishkeeping volume calculator gives the following

Dimensions 42 x 8 x 35cm/17" x 3" x 14
Surface area 0.03 sqm/0.32 sq ft/ inches sq in
Volume 12 l./3 gal. (3.17 US gal.)
Probable volume 11 l./3 gal. (3 US gal.)

Which isn't really suitable for most easily available fish. You might have been able to get away with a small shoal of galaxy rasboras but since they've been over fished since the day they were discovered stocks are really low and they're difficult to come by. (IME)

There are slightly bigger wall mounted tanks (try these) but they're still too thin really. It's a catch 22 situation, if it's thin enough to go on the wall then it's likely to be too thin to keep interesting fish in. Built in tanks are a completely different matter

If you want to keep fish then you're better off getting a nice tank on a stand, you'll get more space for your money and the larger volume will actually make it easier to maintain since the water parameters will be more stable.

Sorry it's probably not what you wanted to hear.

*edit* just seen the above post, shrimp could be an option if you didn't desperately want fish. There are also possibilities with Snails I'd guess... though they have a higher bio-load.

 

[darknirvana217]

I agree with CFC fully these tanks are one of my pet peeves. There is really no fish you could put in there if you have a shred of commitnment to the well being of your fish, not even a betta will do well. Tetras would eventually just die under these conditions, as there is poor filtration and water movement and not enough room to school effectively.

 

[rocknurworld2006]

would a trio of emperor tetras be ok in it
ill have a sponge filter in it

 

[Esfa]

shrimp...

yeah that's about it.

 

[invader]

would a trio of emperor tetras be ok in it
ill have a sponge filter in it

Most tetras need at least 6 to feel comfortable, so no.

Like most say, those kind of tanks are the worst for fish. If you really want to put living creatures in there, then get shrimp.

 

[stang1]

I'm with others on this, they aren't suitable for any fish.

 

[AngelOfDeath]

I would suggest these

which are ideal for silly gimick tanks that are useless for real living fish

agreed