bio load and space question

1048 Views 9 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Tree, May 17, 2014

mpooyan83

Discussion Starter · May 16, 2014

Hello all,

Currently I have the Fluval Spec 5 with 1 Betta, 4 or 5 RCS (not sure if I can find one ofem...

). Was thinking of possibly adding some of those dwarf cories. do you think 5 gallons is too small to do that with?
I'm debating whether to return the fluval 5 and get this 13 gallon instead.

http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/13-led-widescreen-aquarium-kit.htm

If the dwarf cories will be ok in the gallon, I will probably not upgrade at this point. If not, i may.

You thoughts on the matter are appreciated.

Thanks
Matt

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sainthogan

· #2 · May 16, 2014

This website will help you figure out what you can put in each tank: http://aqadvisor.com/ It will tell you the bioload, how often you need to change, and whether or not it is overstocked.

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Tree

· #3 · May 16, 2014

sainthogan said:
This website will help you figure out what you can put in each tank: http://aqadvisor.com/ It will tell you the bioload, how often you need to change, and whether or not it is overstocked.

I have tried this Aqadvior out and it says a Nerite snail with a betta in a 5 gallon is not recommended saying the Nerite snail will get to large. LOL

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mpooyan83

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 16, 2014

Yea i've tried Aquadvisor before and i think its a little too strict (and sometimes wrong). I actually think i'll get the bigger one anyways. so I can pt more things in it, more shrimp, a couple snails, some White cloud minnows maybe and the cories. 13 gallons should be enough for all that according to aquadvisor.

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sainthogan

· #5 · May 16, 2014

True, Nerite snails don't get very big, but I've heard that they have a HUGE bioload, much more than other snails, even given their size.

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givemethatfish

· #6 · May 16, 2014

Yeah definitely get the larger tank. I would not put even dwarf cories in a 5 gallon alone. You should really have 6-10 cories in a group.

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RussellTheShihTzu

· #7 · May 16, 2014

I'm pretty sure White Clouds prefer cooler temperatures than Bettas to thrive. Somewhere in the 64-72 degree range.

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givemethatfish

· #8 · May 16, 2014

You could do Endlers!

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RussellTheShihTzu

· #9 · May 16, 2014

Forgot: Nerites are various sizes. Natalie Nerite is quite large. She's a Zebra. Norman Nerite is a Batik Nerite and he's pretty big, too. Both are at least 1.5".

I think Olive Nerites are smaller.

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Tree

· #10 · May 17, 2014

Ah I see. good to know about theirs size. I have a Tiger and a zebra Nerite snail in my 5 gallon NPT.=)

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