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Building A Community Tank

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Question
Hi!

I recently upgraded from a 10 gallon to a 20 gallon tank and I am wondering what fish to put in it! Right now I have 3 Black Skirt Tetras and a Pictus Catfish. What fish would you recommend?

Thanks!

Answer
Hi Andrew,
 That's really impossible for me to say ... there are so many interesting fish.   Personally, I like cichlids and catfish, but you have to keep in mind that many of the cichlids are highly territorial and don't play well with other fish, so I would only add small species to your tank.  For example, the butterfly cichlid (Anomalochromis thomasi) from West Africa would probably be good.  Or, rams from South America might also be a great choice.

-- Ron
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