Stocking a 12 gallon.

[Chappers15]

Hi I recently set up a 12 gallon (54Litre aquarium with hardness of 5dh, ph 6.8 and 60cm x 30cm x 30cm. I’m gonna add plants (Dwarf Sagittaria and Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green and Marino Moss Balls) so if you know a cheap, natural looking substrate (I was thinking black sand, unipac kivu it playsand) please let me know.

I was thinking of getting:
8-10 ember tetras
5-6 dwarf otos
4 blue velvet shrimp

Is this ok? I want my fish to be happy and healthy. if you have any alternative fish I’m open to suggestion, Thanks (p.s. I know about the cycling process)

 

[seangee]

Haven't you posted the same question recently?

 

[HoldenOn]

Didn't you ask this in a different thread ?

 

[Essjay]

The other threads have been deleted, and the OP asked to repost the question.

If the members who posted answers in the two deleted threads wish to repost their answers it would be appreciated.

 

[FishBearer9845]

I use Argos play sand, £5 for 15kg which goes a long way! Just give it a swish about in water and drain thoroughly a few times

 

[Essjay]

The replies in the deleted threads said:

- otos need to be in a group of 6 or more and the tank is too small to support their diet
- ember tetras can be kept as a group of 15 in this sized tank
- shrimps (and otos) should be added at least a month after the tank has finished cycling to allow the biofilm time to develop.