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I have a 15 gal tank, 24 x 12 x 12. Hagen Fluval Plus 3 filter, heater not sure of the wattage. I beleive it's around 100w. 3 bunches of real plants that I've distributed around the tank a but more to give the natural appearance. There is a very large hollow wooden log, a terricotta (I beleive it's moulded plastic rather than real terracotta) 2 small orniments that came with the tank which is 2nd hand. I seeded the filter with used filter media also used gravel from another established tank.
Currently there are 4 neon tetras in there. It's been running for around 4 weeks. I have a testing kit. So far so good, my Nitrite levels are nearing perfect now (I water change daily 25% and I add filter start and water conditioner) Unfortunately, I got the fish and plants from pets at home so they were infested with snails. One of which I'm quite in love with, he's a tadpole snail but there are a few little baby snails I beleive are Ramshorn. I've decided not to use a chemical to kill them and to just cut feeding down a bit and if they do become a problem I'll try the cucumber trick. I thought the copper I give the tetra's for White spot would have wiped them out but it didn't effect them at all.
I want to add a Male Betta, 3 more tetras to bring the group up to the ideal size and I would love 3 or 4 ottos. Not sure of the size group they should be kept it so if anyone can shed some light? Does this sound ok stocking? I've done a lot of research on compatability and according to the calculators and tables etc they are all ok to live together but I would like some advice off someone who has either successfully got this set up or similar or of course, unsuccessfully had this.
Thankyou
Sorry for so much detail I just want to make sure that people can answer me without having to ask for more details
Currently there are 4 neon tetras in there. It's been running for around 4 weeks. I have a testing kit. So far so good, my Nitrite levels are nearing perfect now (I water change daily 25% and I add filter start and water conditioner) Unfortunately, I got the fish and plants from pets at home so they were infested with snails. One of which I'm quite in love with, he's a tadpole snail but there are a few little baby snails I beleive are Ramshorn. I've decided not to use a chemical to kill them and to just cut feeding down a bit and if they do become a problem I'll try the cucumber trick. I thought the copper I give the tetra's for White spot would have wiped them out but it didn't effect them at all.
I want to add a Male Betta, 3 more tetras to bring the group up to the ideal size and I would love 3 or 4 ottos. Not sure of the size group they should be kept it so if anyone can shed some light? Does this sound ok stocking? I've done a lot of research on compatability and according to the calculators and tables etc they are all ok to live together but I would like some advice off someone who has either successfully got this set up or similar or of course, unsuccessfully had this.
Thankyou