If you are considering looking at the various wall mounted fish tanks for your home or office you may want to also consider the type of fish that can survive in a wall mounted fish tank as some may not do as well as others.

No matter what type of fish tank you own, the most common rule is that you need a tank that is between 1.2 to 1.6 times wider than the length of the fish. This means that if you chose a wall mounted fish tank that has a 4-inch wide wall your fish should not be more than 3.3 inches in length.

The fish most commonly seen in wall mounted fish tanks are Betta splendens, Ghost Shrimp, Guppies, small tetras, and white cloud mountain minnow. All of these can live quite well in a wall mounted fish tank. You may have larger fish if you are looking at the larger wall mounted fish tanks.

Betta splendens also known as the Siamese fighting fish grow to lengths of around 2.4 inches up to 3.1 inches. This type of fish is very colorful and will provide a compliment for all wall mounted fish tanks. This type of fish has a life span of 2 to 5 years.

The Ghost Shrimp is an amphipod crustacean that grows to lengths of .35 inches and even though it is a brownish color, the skin is pretty much transparent. There is a large variety of small tetras offering various colors and sizes.

The white cloud mountain minnow is similar to the tetras as they are both freshwater fish and come in an array of sizes.

One thing to remember when you are purchasing fish for your wall mounted fish tank and that is not all fish can life together harmoniously. Ghost shrimp are often a meal for other larger fish. Wall mounted fish tanks can usually hold most fish, however, before purchasing you should learn which ones can live in a tank together without fighting.