Fish for 36 gallon tank

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A leopard leaf fish needs 55 gallons, but I think that the South American types can go in less.
 
Deadeye said:
Red wolf is a squeeze for a 36, but it was recommended for me when I was stocking my 36. I wound up opting for the puffers for activity.
Marximus Marximus kno4te kno4te J Joshuakahan all have experience, among others here.
One of the big things is that they jump, so you would want to cover that lid.
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Deadeye Deadeye is right red wolf is kinda a squeeze in a 36g...they do get 9-10”.. but if ur set on a red wolf then go for it. upgrading to a 40b be in like 2 years is not as expensive since petco always have dollar per gallon Especially if u fall inlove with it…its not good to get a fish u dont really want..lol…puffer is a good choice but personally the fun puffers are the bigger species like fahakas or mbu if ur looking for a predator.. may i suggest looking into serras? A solo sanchezi piranha will be good in a 36g.. they get to only 6-7“ but depends if its legal in ur state.
 
I can’t have piranha we’re in at. I have also seen archer fish in freashwater and they are pretty cool.
 
You should not go based on size. Size is a factor for sure, but attitude and movement is a big one. I think all suggestions would probably be tight, if not unfair for the fish. 36g is not a large tank, but not a small one at that. Perhaps consider a solo oddball. Here would be my suggestions:

- Some kind of spiny eel
- Hairy Puffer
- Some kind of Freshwater Sculpin or Darter
- African Butterflyfish
- Group of pea puffers
- Hogchoker
 
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