Can it still work out?

nytra420 · 07-24-2005, 08:00 PM

I have these 6 cherry barbs and a gold algae eater, live aquaria says min tank environment 30gal. But these fish only max out at 2". Do they say this because the amount of waist they produce, and can this be accomplished with regular water changes.

judya · 07-24-2005, 08:10 PM

Some barbs tend to be a bit snippy towards each other, although cherry barbs are pretty peaceful. A bigger tank would give them more space to swim and let anybody picked on get away. A gold algae eater gets several inches long - one google article said 8". They do get a bit aggressive towards other fish. I don't know what size tank you have, but if lightly stocked and you maintain good water quality, you should be ok. You may eventually want to get the algae eater a bigger home, but you have time.

**Damon** · 07-24-2005, 08:21 PM

As usual Judya is correct. The Chinese algae eater can grow up to 11 inches, but very slowly. While they are agressive, they won't be able to catch the barbs. Another reason they recommend 30 gallons is barbs love to swim and do best when there is lots of room. I think you will be OK though as Judya stated.

nytra420 · 07-27-2005, 02:39 PM

Heh, the gold eater is intiminated be the barbs, even though he doubles there size! Oh yeah and its a 20 gal tank.

Lydia · 07-27-2005, 03:41 PM

You will probably be fine with those fish in a 20 if you keep up with the maintenance

07-24-2005, 08:00 PM	#1
nytra420 Fishy Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 27	Can it still work out? I have these 6 cherry barbs and a gold algae eater, live aquaria says min tank environment 30gal. But these fish only max out at 2". Do they say this because the amount of waist they produce, and can this be accomplished with regular water changes.

07-24-2005, 08:21 PM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	As usual Judya is correct. The Chinese algae eater can grow up to 11 inches, but very slowly. While they are agressive, they won't be able to catch the barbs. Another reason they recommend 30 gallons is barbs love to swim and do best when there is lots of room. I think you will be OK though as Judya stated. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

07-27-2005, 03:41 PM	#5
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	You will probably be fine with those fish in a 20 if you keep up with the maintenance __________________ Vote for FishForums!

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07-24-2005, 08:10 PM	#2
judya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 55 Posts: 223	Some barbs tend to be a bit snippy towards each other, although cherry barbs are pretty peaceful. A bigger tank would give them more space to swim and let anybody picked on get away. A gold algae eater gets several inches long - one google article said 8". They do get a bit aggressive towards other fish. I don't know what size tank you have, but if lightly stocked and you maintain good water quality, you should be ok. You may eventually want to get the algae eater a bigger home, but you have time.

07-27-2005, 02:39 PM	#4
nytra420 Fishy Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 27	Heh, the gold eater is intiminated be the barbs, even though he doubles there size! Oh yeah and its a 20 gal tank.

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