12 gallon aquarium.?

Question

I have a eclipse system 12.

We have cycled the tank and ready to go.

What fishes do you sugggest.

How many fishes is suitable for a 12 gallon.

Should we put shrimp, plant , snail or even a frog.

Tell me what else should i put.

Answer 1

You can put pretty much any type of fish in there. Just be sure to remember the rule of "one inch of fish per one gallon of water." I wouldnt put goldfish in, because it seems like the adult size of gold fish are pretty much always going to require at least a 20 gallon when full sized.

Answer 2

Did you cycle the tank with fish in it?  If not, your tank probably didn't cycle properly and introducing lots of fish at once will create a huge bioload for the bacteria.  Any type of fish would be good.

Answer 3

Well, for a 12 gallon, you can have a total of 12 inches of fish, 6 inches if you plan on adding goldfish.

I like platys, mollys, tetras, barbs, corys, Asolene Spixi snails, Apple/Mystery snails, and live plants will be best.

I'd suggest against ghost shrimp, they die fairly easy, and are rarely even seen.

If you are going to have a frog, I suggest only have a frog, especially if it is a clawed frog.

As far as live plants, I'd suggest Cryptocoryne, Java fern/Moss, banana plants, Anacharis, Anubias, or Cabomba.