What fits a 55 gal

122 × 33 × 54 cm · about 166 L of water122 × 33 × 21 in · about 43.9 gal of water

Plan this tank

Top 16

Middle 35

Bottom 24

Clean-up crew 11

Plants 25

Questions

What fish can I put in a 55 US gal tank?

Starting groups of Black neon tetra, Boeseman rainbowfish, Bronze cory, Celestial pearl danio, Checker barb pass our adult space checks. Each choice is assessed separately; check a combined community in the planner.Starting groups of Black neon tetra, Boeseman rainbowfish, Bronze cory, Celestial pearl danio, Checker barb pass our adult space checks. Each choice is assessed separately; check a combined community in the planner.

How much water will this aquarium hold?

With 5 cm substrate, light hardscape, glass and freeboard allowances, the engine estimates 166 L of water. Nominal capacity and usable water differ.With 2 in substrate, light hardscape, glass and freeboard allowances, the engine estimates 43.9 gal of water. Nominal capacity and usable water differ.

Can a larger filter make room for more fish?

Filtration does not change the swimming length or floor space. The engine checks adult size, starting group crowding and territory before bioload.Filtration does not change the swimming length or floor space. The engine checks adult size, starting group crowding and territory before bioload.

How many schooling fish should I start with?

Use the minimum group beside each species below. Black neon tetra: 6; Boeseman rainbowfish: 6. Recheck the plan whenever you add companions.Use the minimum group beside each species below. Black neon tetra: 6; Boeseman rainbowfish: 6. Recheck the plan whenever you add companions.