Oto's In Community Tank

[newfishnathan]

Hey folks,
I have a 10 gallon community tank that I am just getting going. i currently have 2 otos, and a betta in it. Should i have more oto's?

I am also thinking of another fish to have, maybe a school of tetras. Any recomendations?

Thanks,
Newfishnathan

 

[xingumike]

I would be surprised if you can keep a group of Otos alive in a tank that small for any significant length of time.

 

[stu40]

Pesonally i wouldn't.I've got 5 in a planted 40 Gal, and i still supplement their diet with cucumber.There's only so much algae you can grow.

Don't know much anything about Bettas so can't suggest which tetras, sorry.

 

[newfishnathan]

I am planning on supplementing with cukes and such as well!

 

[xingumike]

why ask then?

 

[newfishnathan]

Well I wasn't sure if I should add more to make a school, but it seems like you don't think so, so thanks for your advice! I am going to give these two a go, I'll let you know how they do.

 

[xingumike]

Although they would be better in a larger group I give them a better chance in that tank with the 2.

Do let us know how you get on

 

[newfishnathan]

They are doing ok so far! they don't really hang out with each other, but they seem to be doing fine. i will add some tetras next week I think.

 

[xingumike]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[newfishnathan]

So i just added 3 red wag platies to it. They seem to be doing ok, but maybe freaking out my betta a little bit. we'll see if he gets used to them!