Setting Up New 20g Tank, Suggestions And Tips?

I'm planning on setting up a 20 gallon tank with sand substrate, tree shaped driftwood with christmas moss, 5 neon cardinal tetras, 5 rummy nose tetras, 10 kuhlI loaches, 3 otocinclus, couple of amanos and I'm also planning to add some assassin snails (for pest snail control) and in hope to breed the assassins as well.
I'm just still not sure if they are perfectly compatible or what, also not sure what ideal filter and lighting should I use.
It's still just a plan though but if I will do execute it, what do you guys think?
Thanks..

 

I would do one larger school of 8 Tetras. 4+ is fine but 6+ is much better. I would do 6 Kuhlis and 6 Otocinclus, or 10 Kuhlis, or 8 Otocinclus. If you do do this Make sure you have a good filter, Because space is not an issue since they all occupy different areas of the tank, but bio load is.

 

Thanks..
I guess I'll add more tetras and otos and decrease the kuhlis..
But what type of filter would be best for these kind of set ups? Tnx

 

Thanks..
I guess I'll add more tetras and otos and decrease the kuhlis..
But what kind of filter would be best for these kind of set up? Tnx

A large HOB that is good for 30+ gallons would work.

 

A large HOB that is good for 30+ gallons would work.

I'm thinking of internal filter.
But if you think hob would do better then I'll go with it.
I knew that hob would be more effective, I just also thought that it might be hazardous and might suck small fishes. XD

Thanks..
I guess I'll add more tetras and otos and decrease the kuhlis..
But what kind of filter would be best for these kind of set up? Tnx

 

I'm thinking of internal filter.
But if you think hob would do better then I'll go with it.
I knew that hob would be more effective, I just also thought that it might be hazardous and might suck small fishes. XD

A piece of sponge ruberbanded over the intake will solve the problem.

 

A piece of sponge ruberbanded over the intake will solve the problem.

Thanks..
So I guess that took care of the filter.

A large HOB that is good for 30+ gallons would work.

What do you think of this for instance?
VENUS AQUA Hang On Back Filter | 350 L/H | SlI'm Design | Aquarium Filter: Amazon.in: Pet Supplies

 

What do you think of this for instance?
VENUS AQUA Hang On Back Filter | 350 L/H | SlI'm Design | Aquarium Filter: Amazon.in: Pet Supplies

That is super overpriced. Something like this would work and it's less than 30 dollars at Petsmart. This one is also great because with a little bit of fiddling around you for a sponge. All of my filters contain a carbon cartridge and a sponge. the carbon need changing every now and then but I don't want to do a minI cycle every month so I have a sponge in there that I never change.

 

That is super overpriced. Something like this would work and it's less than 30 dollars at Petsmart. This one is also great because with a little bit of fiddling around you for a sponge. All of my filters contain a carbon cartridge and a sponge. the carbon need changing every now and then but I don't want to do a minI cycle every month so I have a sponge in there that I never change.

That's actually a lot more expensive though, more than twice of the price.
Also, I'm not aware of the regular changing of the carbon filter media, why is it?


By the way, are there any compatibility issues in the said species?
And I'm planning to use daylight led fluorescent, what wattage do you think is ideal?
Thanks guys.

 

That is super overpriced. Something like this would work and it's less than 30 dollars at Petsmart. This one is also great because with a little bit of fiddling around you for a sponge. All of my filters contain a carbon cartridge and a sponge. the carbon need changing every now and then but I don't want to do a minI cycle every month so I have a sponge in there that I never change.

The Amazon one had the price listed in Indian rupees.

There's one tip I have that I think all fish buyers should know: Make sure the place you buy your fish from takes good care of the fish they sell. I'm sure you want to have a very good chance of getting healthy fish. Also, buying from a place like that supports taking care of fish properly. Many stores don't take good enough care of their fish. Please ask the employees of the places where you consider buying fish from to make sure they're taking care of their fish before you support them with your money.

 

Yes.. it's in rupee.. XD

Thanks a lot for that very general tip. I'll be sure to take note of it. Thanks..

 

Yes.. it's in rupee.. XD

Thanks a lot for that very general tip. I'll be sure to take note of it. Thanks..

You're welcome. Enjoy fish-keeping! It can be a lot of fun. I love watching my little guppies swim around.

 

You're welcome. Enjoy fish-keeping! It can be a lot of fun. I love watching my little guppies swim around.

Thanks again..

 

Quick question.
Is it a 20G high or long?

 

Quick question.
Is it a 20G high or long?

Thanks. .

It's "long" (30"×12"×12")

 

Okay thanks.
I asked because I'm setting up a 20 gallon high and plan to have KuhlI Loaches as well, I'm debating how many to get.

 

Okay thanks.
I asked because I'm setting up a 20 gallon high and plan to have KuhlI Loaches as well, I'm debating how many to get.

Hahah..
I'm initially planning to get 10 of them, I love how they swarm around in a group in an energetic way and also how to hide in a single spot in a crowd like they were cuddling each other up but then they suggest to lesser its number probably because of the number of their other tank mates and the tank size so I decided to get just 8 of them..

I plan to put just a single large hiding spot for them in the center of the tank so hopefully they'll crowd in their in a large group just like how I love to see them doing so.