Otto's And A Betta In A 6gal. Discuss.

[Easystreet]

Hello,

I have a mature Eclipse System 6 tank that houses 1 betta for the last year. The only roommates he has ever had were 5 ghost shrimp about 6 months ago. They up and just died all at once about 6 weeks into owning them. After a good cleaning He was back in the tank alone.

I am currently fighting what seems to be an uphill battle with Algae. I am getting Nice rich green algae on my drift wood and slimy greenish-yellow on the walls and silk plants. I have no real plants in the tank as I don't think I have enough light.

My roommate says to get Pleco's. They get so big but he says when they do just trade them into the shop. I would rather get somebody that will become a resident and not just a hired hand. I was thinking Otto'f fit the bill. What do you think? Could 3 Otto's and a Betta get along well enough? Can a 6 gallon hold these 4 fish? Would just 2 Otto's be happy or minimum 3? Any tips on how to avoid their rough introduction to the tank?

I am afraid of using chemicals so I am up for anything short of that. I look forward to your suggestions.

Jason

 

[paul_219]

It should be fine. No problem should happen.

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

I kept my solo oto in with my one of my males for wuite some time. had to change the male though as one of the boys was forever chasing him and flaring. I did have more otos at one point but this fella is rather old and the only one left now. He was moved to a larger tank some months ago as a retirement treat. It's a quiet, peaceful 15g with lots of plants for him to hang onto.
P.