Hello,
I have a 20g planted tank (although I might as well call it an Ulvaceus tank because that's what took over -.-) with a single adult female betta and 10 nerite olive snails. The tank has been planted for exactly two months now and its levels seem very normal for a npt and I've not had to do a water change for a while. Since it seems established and stable as a tank I'd like to start stocking it, my betta seems a bit lonely. I'm debating over a betta sorority but I am really worried about the females fighting, I don't have room or money for other tanks to put betta's into besides a small 3/4 gallon fishbowl. However I've always wanted some Otocinclus and read that its best to have at least four of them at a time. I've not read of bettas ever having problems with otto's and think this might be a safer route, but I really would enjoy a betta sorority. The safety of my single female betta is my top priority though, shes my girl ;-; So which route would be best to take; taking the chance with a betta sorority or going with some otto's?
Any help is appreciated =)
I have a 20g planted tank (although I might as well call it an Ulvaceus tank because that's what took over -.-) with a single adult female betta and 10 nerite olive snails. The tank has been planted for exactly two months now and its levels seem very normal for a npt and I've not had to do a water change for a while. Since it seems established and stable as a tank I'd like to start stocking it, my betta seems a bit lonely. I'm debating over a betta sorority but I am really worried about the females fighting, I don't have room or money for other tanks to put betta's into besides a small 3/4 gallon fishbowl. However I've always wanted some Otocinclus and read that its best to have at least four of them at a time. I've not read of bettas ever having problems with otto's and think this might be a safer route, but I really would enjoy a betta sorority. The safety of my single female betta is my top priority though, shes my girl ;-; So which route would be best to take; taking the chance with a betta sorority or going with some otto's?
Any help is appreciated =)