What fish can live with bumblebee catfish?

Are bumblebee catfish nocturnal or diurnal?

The bumblebee catfish is extremely laid back and shy. This is amplified by the fact that they’re nocturnal. This means during the day they will typically be tucked away in one of their favorite hiding places until it gets dark or time to eat.

What size tank does an upside-down catfish need?

The Synodontis or “upside-down” catfish is native to rivers and streams of the Congo region of Africa. They reach an adult length of around four inches and can be kept in a 30-gallon aquarium. However, because they are schooling fish that do best in groups of six or more I would suggest a 55-gallon tank or larger.

What time of day do bumblebee catfish come out?

Normally the bumblebee catfish is nocturnal and will only come out at night, but if it becomes aware of food being present during the daytime, it will come out and feed during the middle of the day and bury it’s head in the substrate just to get the few bits of food there are laying around the tank.

What do you need to keep a catfish?

The first thing to note when keeping catfish is that you need a large tank. The mere fact that you need 8 gallons of water per fish tells you that you’re going to need a large tank; unless you only want to keep one or two catfish and have a small grow bed. The better the aeration, filtration, and water flow the happier your catfish will be.

How many neon in an 8 gallon tank?

I am starting up a new 8 gallon (30 litre) tank like this and am planning on adding these fish: Does that sound ok? Any other suggestions? Unfortunately an 8 gallon tank is very small. I would consider 5 neons as being at capacity.

How big does a red tail catfish get in a tank?

Depends on the type of catfish, many fish stores sell red tail catfish at around 2 inches but they can (and do) get to around 3–5 feet within a couple year or 2. Even a 1000litre tank wouldn’t be big enough for these.

How many Betta fish in an 8 gallon tank?

An 8 gallon tank would be a palace for a single male Betta, or with a divider you could have two males, or a male and a female. A great place to input your parameters to see what you can put into your tank is AqAdvisor.com 5 neons and maybe a betta would be fine in there.

How many neon Ancistrus in an 8 gallon tank?

Unfortunately an 8 gallon tank is very small. I would consider 5 neons as being at capacity. If you don’t love the Ancistrus for it’s own self keep in mind that the waste it produces is disproportionately large for any algae eating characteristic you might want it for. Also Mollies get to be quite large and will produce a lot of babies.

How many fish in a 3-gallon nano tank?

Going by the “1 inch of fish per gallon of water” rule, you can safely keep three 1-inch fish in a 3-gallon tank. This guideline does have its flaws, as it doesn’t take the behavior/temperament of fish into account. You also have to consider the fact that your nano tank’s capacity drops as you start adding gear into it.

Can I have a Betta sorority in an 8 gallon tank?

I have an 8 gallon rectangle tank that has lots of live plants, some fake plants, and hiding spots. Can I have a betta sorority and how many can I put in? Can I have other fish with them? I would get a bigger tank but I don’t have the space for it. You can have one female but not a sorority in 8 gallons.

How many Neons can you put in a tank?

Theoretically, you can push it a bit more, (maximum upto 40) only if you are an experienced aquarist. I’d say about 16 if you only want neons & no other type of fish

How many liters in a 3 gallon fish tank?

A 3-gallon tank contains about 12 liters of water. Although too small for some fish, a few fish, such as the ones we will be looking at in this article, can thrive in a 3-gallon tank. To start with, we will be discussing the ways to maintain such a small tank.

What size aquarium should I keep my sorority in?

You should keep your sorority in a tank that’s 20 gallons or bigger. When setting up a sorority tank make sure you buy a filter, heater, add hiding places, make sure the tank is covered, and use a water conditioner. Make sure you’re changing the water regularly, cleaning the filter, vacuuming the gravel and removing uneaten food.

How many female bettas in an 8 gallon tank?

You can have one female but not a sorority in 8 gallons. A sorority needs at least 4 female bettas, with more being better, to avoid one fish being constantly bullied, and 8 gallons is just not big enough for 4+ bettas with enough space for them to get away from each other.

Can betta fish be in a sorority?

The number one factor is the personality of each betta in the sorority. If they’re all peaceful then you’re not going to have a problem. However, it only takes one aggressive betta to start bullying any peaceful bettas in the tank.

What size tank for a Betta sorority?

We’ve touched upon it briefly already, but the minimum tank size is 20 gallons for a betta sorority. This way you can keep 3-5 comfortably together, and if you want to keep more then you’re going to need a bigger tank. As a rule of thumb, I like to give each additional betta 3 gallons of tank space to reduce the chances of aggression.

What is the best fish to keep with neon tetras?

Here is my list of the 20 best tank mates for neon tetras: 1 Zebra Danio. 2 Cory Catfish. 3 Harlequin Rasbora. 4 Fancy Guppy. 5 Hatchet Fish. 6 Dwarf Gourami. 7 Common Plecostomus. 8 Rubberlip Pleco. 9 Bristlenose Pleco. 10 Otocinclus Catfish.

Can you keep cloud minnows in a 3 gallon tank?

You can safely keep a pair of white cloud minnows in a 3-gallon tank. You can even skip the heater when setting up your nano aquarium. They are cold-water fish and among the hardiest nano fish in the fishkeeping hobby.

Do nano reef aquariums need mechanical filtration?

If your nano reef aquarium is small enough, the mechanical filtration may provide all of the water movement necessary for the tank. In addition to mechanical filtration, reef aquariums rely on biological filtration as well. The substrate and rocks in a reef tank will house the beneficial bacteria that handle managing the tank’s nitrogen cycle.

How do I calculate my fish tank size?

Fish tank sizes are easy to calculate using our calculator, just be careful when working out how much water for dosing with any chemicals for pH and GH levels, or sizing filters etc. When YOU calculate the water volume in the calculator YOU should reduce the HEIGHT as you are not really going to fill it with water to the very top.

Can I keep a male Betta with female betta fish?

A: Yes, in theory, you can keep one male betta with a sorority of females. However, you should keep a close watch on the community to make sure that the male does not become aggressive with any of his lady friends. It’s also a good idea to have a quarantine tank on standby just in case things go wrong, and you have to remove the male.

Can you keep a Betta in a small tank?

Keeping a betta in a tiny tank will lead to stress and can cause health problems. If you try to pack multiple females in a small tank they may fight and injure each other. I recommend getting at least a 5-gallon tank for a single female betta, and more room is even better.

How many female bettas do I need for a sorority?

A sorority needs at least 4 female bettas, with more being better, to avoid one fish being constantly bullied, and 8 gallons is just not big enough for 4+ bettas with enough space for them to get away from each other.

When to remove a sorority fish from a tank?

Even if you’ve tried your best to make the tank as habitable for all fish as possible, there are still times when you won’t be able to keep your sorority together. If you noticed aggression for more than 2 weeks or extreme aggression in a short amount of time, then you’re going to need to remove the culprit from the tank.

What do you need to know before starting a fish sorority?

However, if you feel like you’re experienced enough, here are the main things you need to remember. The success of your sorority depends on the personality of each fish, the size of the tank, how many shelters and hiding places are, how you introduce them to each other, the age of the bettas, and allegedly the color of the bettas.