Frequent Aquarium Questions

• Is an Ocellaris Clownfish compatible with a Volitan Lionfish?
  
  
• What kinds of fish could I keep in a 20 gallon brackish aquarium without them killing each other? Would any puffers be OK?
  
  
• Will a larger angelfish eat a smaller angelfis if they are the same species?
  
  
• Can I put 2 bettas in the same tank?
  
  
• I was just wondering if a small catfish(scavenger) can be put in a covered bowl with a female betta?
  
  
• Can you introduce other fish besides African cichlids to an African cichlid tank?
  
  
• Can I put an albino or rainbow shark in a 5 or 10 gallon tank?
  
  
• How many white cloud minnows could I put in a 5 gallon tank?
  
  
• Will bala sharks get along with 3 small regular goldfish and a betta?
  
  
• I have a 10 gallon tank with 3 Bala Sharks, 3 Dalmation Mollies, and a Plecostomus. Can I add a Marble Angelfish to the tank?
  
  

• Is an Ocellaris Clownfish compatible with a Volitan Lionfish?
  
  No. Even small volitan lionfish are capable of swallowing prey the size of most Ocellaris Clownfish. If it isn't capable at the moment, then it eventually will be.
  
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• What kinds of fish could I keep in a 20 gallon brackish aquarium without them killing each other? Would any puffers be OK?
  
  You can try bumblee gobies, orange chromides, anableps, or a small scat or mono. Puffers will survive but they are notorious fin nippers.
  
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• Will a larger angelfish eat a smaller angelfis if they are the same species?
  
  They will not eat the smaller angelfish, but there is great chance that the larger fish would kill the smaller one.
  
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• Can I put 2 bettas in the same tank?
  
  You can't put 2 males together. Males and females will be alright together.
  
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• I was just wondering if a small catfish(scavenger) can be put in a covered bowl with a female betta?
  
  No. The catfish you are referring to are probably plecostomus. These fish produce more waste than most fish their size. You will need a tank with more volume and quality filtration.
  
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• Can you introduce other fish besides African cichlids to an African cichlid tank?
  
  Some African catfish such as Synodontis species will do well in your tank. Anything else carries various degrees of risk.
  
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• Can I put an albino or rainbow shark in a 5 or 10 gallon tank?
  
  No. Either one will eventually outgrow the tank.
  
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• How many white cloud minnows could I put in a 5 gallon tank?
  
  At full stocking level, you can try 10.
  
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• Will bala sharks get along with 3 small regular goldfish and a betta?
  
  No. You need to keep faster swimming more aggressive fish in with the bala sharks. Goldfish should stay with goldfish. Bettas can be kept in community tanks with no fin-nippers and other male bettas.
  
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• I have a 10 gallon tank with 3 Bala Sharks, 3 Dalmation Mollies, and a Plecostomus. Can I add a Marble Angelfish to the tank?
  
  No. Your tank is terribly overstocked as it is.
  
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