Advice on stocking my 20 gallon

[Kitcatkady]

Hi Everyone,

I’m new to the world of fish, and just finished cycling my first 20 gallon (20 L, 12.5 w, 16.5 h)!! I’ve got a male betta, three guppies, and one Endler that are already living peacefully in it. My original plan was to get a few more guppies and some Corys to round out the tank (though not all at once). Unfortunately, my lfs only has tequila sunrise guppies, and the guppies I have a yellow and orange. I was hoping for different colors, so now I’m wondering if I should consider any other fish. You all have been so helpful throughout this process, I thought I’d ask you all if there were any other fish combos I should be considering. What do you think?

thanks!

 

[AquaticQueen]

Well, it depends what your betta is willing to except into the tank. He may not tolerate new tank mates. You could do some of these fish if he will tolerate new ones.
Harlequin rasboras (up to 8)
Galaxy rasboras (up to 10)
Chili rasboras (up to 10)
Ember tetras (up to 10)
African dwarf frogs (2-5. They can be nippy with bettas though)
Cardinal tetras (up to 8)
Pygmy corys (up to 10)
I would add a few more Endler's and guppies because they are pretty social.

 

[Kieren Munson-Burke]

I would be careful with the ADFs, they can be hard to feed in community tanks and generally do better with 12 inches or less in height. But the others are all cool! I think a schooling fish would go well with your tank because guppies and bettas are pretty flashy. You could do a mid-level swimming fish and then add some sort of shrimp as bottom dwellers. There is a risk the bettas eats the shrimp but IME it's never been an issue.

 

[Kitcatkady]

So, my tank is ready to go! I do have a slight setback. My lfs only has green aneaus Corys. I know I could order, but I’d like to support my lfs. I just looked up the measurements and it’s actually 24L not 20. Will a school of 4 or 5 be okay in the 24L and 12.5 W?

 

[AquaticQueen]

Yes, but do at least 6.

 

[Kitcatkady]

Okay.. thanks!

 

[Kitcatkady]

Hi Everyone,

My first 20g is finally cycled and fully stocked and I’m stoked! I wanted to say thanks for all the help and advice I’ve gotten and to share some pics of the tank, corse

thanks!!

 

[AquaticQueen]

Nice. You gotta love Groot.

 

[Michelle2468135]

Wow! Looks great!

 

[Litfish]

Nice tank! Beautiful betta and cories.