Best Fish for a 20-Gallon Tank

What do you think are the best fish for a 20-gallon tank?

I’ll start with one of my favorites: the Blue Emperor Tetra (photo below :point_down:). They’re active, colorful, and thrive in a small school, making them a great fit for this tank size.

What species have worked well in your 20-gallon setups? Feel free to share your experiences, tips, and photos!

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Hello! my personal favs are shrimp and guppies!

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I like rasboras and my current favorites are the purple harlequin rasboras! They’re fast growers and the purple really stands out against their silver bodies.
Make sure to get 4 or more as they are schoolers.

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Almost any assortment of fish in a 20 gallon tank would be complimented with a couple Cory cats. They are active, comical, cute and will liven up your tank, not to mention helping with the clean up of any uneaten food.

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I think corydoras, neocaridina, endlers and dwarf neon rainbowfish are a great mix for this size tank.

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If you have a planted tank, Badis Badis (or scarlet Badis) would be an excellent choice.

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I love my snails in my smaller tanks. I have rabbit in one and mystery in the other

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