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what size tank would i need to keep just 1 angelfish (no other fish)2007-11-24 23:42:27

I would like to have a angelfish alone in a tank, would a five gallon tank be enough if there are no other fish and no plants?

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I would suggest a ten gallon tank. If you get a pair that are only an inch or so, you could trade them at the pet store when they outgrow the tank.

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How big is your fish going to grow? I think angel's can grow 5 - 6 inches, so you'd need at least a 6 gallon tank. One gallon per inch of fish (for tropicals) and make sure you take into consideration your filter and heater (if you have anything that is submersible), as well as your gravel. Also, you will want to have something in there (plant or structures) for your fish to hide in. So I would go for a 10 gallon, and then you shouldn't have to change it when it grows. Your fish will be much happier with all that room and lots of places to hide.

Good Luck

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My friend has a similar fish.

She put it in a small vase tipe of thing.

Not a long skinny one, but a shorter more bowl like one.

BIG MISTAKE, it died and i'm pretty sure it was because of the lack of room.

I'd put it in something not too big, but not too small either.

I'm sure you'll know it when you see it. :)

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For 1 angel, I'd go with at least a 15 gal tall aquarium.

For a 5 gallon tank, you're kinda limited on what to put in it. Could go with a betta, an african dwarf frog, ghost shrimp, a few guppies, few cherry barbs, neons, mystery snails. Those are just some suggestions, not all those at once. General rule of thumb for community fish, 1inch fish per gallon, that's just a general rule though. Some fish like neons, put out hardly any waste.

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i doesnt matter rele what size you get it

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Unless you have absolutely no more space available, I would never opt for a 5 gallon tank for anything other than maybe a Siamese fighting fish (Beta Splendens).