How does this aquarium stock for a 20 gallon long tank sound?

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The tank is cycling right now

I'm thinking 1 plakat betta fish and like 10 khuli loaches

Thoughts on this stock?

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The general rule is 1 gallon (3.780L) per inch (2.54cm) of fish and seeing the khuli loaches grow to be 3 - 5 inches long, 10 would be way too many and you also need a non-aggressive betta for them all to be civil, healthy, and happy.

The loach should be kept in groups of three to six individuals; therefore, imo 3 loaches and one peaceful betta would be perfect for a 20-gallon tank.

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Ok, I might just keep the plakat solo. I really want a galaxy koi plakat cause they have longer life spans than long finned bettas

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I know from having fish years ago you can't put a betta fish in a tank with other fish they have to have their own tank as they will kill the other fish.

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Originally posted by SnakeFist:

I know from having fish years ago you can't put a betta fish in a tank with other fish they have to have their own tank as they will kill the other fish.

I believe the intimidating and larger appearance of the loach would keep the betta from attacking especially if it is a peaceful betta plus the loach are bottom-dwellers - so no food competition - similar to how a betta and otto fish can live peacefully because ottos are larger but herbivores - shrimp and betta, or loach. would be a death sentence.

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The bioload with 1 plakat will be very low for a 20 gallon. It will make things easier for me cause less water changes

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Originally posted by SтoиєdωαℓℓCrα¢кedson:

The bioload with 1 plakat will be very low for a 20 gallon. It will make things easier for me cause less water changes

Do you also have live plants?

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Originally posted by The Incredible Magical Cupcake:

Originally posted by SnakeFist:

I know from having fish years ago you can't put a betta fish in a tank with other fish they have to have their own tank as they will kill the other fish.

I believe the intimidating and larger appearance of the loach would keep the betta from attacking especially if it is a peaceful betta plus the loach are bottom-dwellers - so no food competition - similar to how a betta and otto fish can live peacefully - shrimp and betta. or loach. would be a death sentence. :csd2smile:

2 male bettas in the same tank will fight to the death. 2 females are a bit more tolerant of each other. Also male betta will nip at other long fin fishs fin.

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The plakat will have mansion of it's own. The tank will be outside. It's gonna need a heater in the winterr. I'm expecting algae to grow. Maybe I should add some slow moving snails?

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Originally posted by SтoиєdωαℓℓCrα¢кedson:

The plakat will have mansion of it's own. The tank will be outside. It's gonna need a heater in the winterr. I'm expecting algae to grow. Maybe I should add some slow moving snails?

That will help with maintenance a lot. They will keep the tank clean. But you still have to clean it like with a gravel cleaner. Was you going to use a bubbler?

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Originally posted by SтoиєdωαℓℓCrα¢кedson:

The plakat will have mansion of it's own. The tank will be outside. It's gonna need a heater in the winterr. I'm expecting algae to grow. Maybe I should add some slow moving snails?

Pick the snails wisely.

Originally posted by SnakeFist:

Originally posted by The Incredible Magical Cupcake:

I believe the intimidating and larger appearance of the loach would keep the betta from attacking especially if it is a peaceful betta plus the loach are bottom-dwellers - so no food competition - similar to how a betta and otto fish can live peacefully - shrimp and betta. or loach. would be a death sentence.

2 male bettas in the same tank will fight to the death. 2 females are a bit more tolerant of each other. Also male betta will nip at other long fin fishs fin.

Not if the other fish is faster but I have no issues with the otto and shrimp so I will just stick with those myself - no more carnivorous fish thank you not after the oscar incident.

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Yeah, might do faux plants this time. Look at my artwork section in my profile. I did a planted tank before for 1 long finned betta. The water was always so clean. Barely had to change water. It's just too expensive for me to do again. Maybe in the future when i get more money.

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Originally posted by The Incredible Magical Cupcake:

Originally posted by SтoиєdωαℓℓCrα¢кedson:

The plakat will have mansion of it's own. The tank will be outside. It's gonna need a heater in the winterr. I'm expecting algae to grow. Maybe I should add some slow moving snails?

Pick the snails wisely. :csd2smile:

Originally posted by SnakeFist:

2 male bettas in the same tank will fight to the death. 2 females are a bit more tolerant of each other. Also male betta will nip at other long fin fishs fin.

Not if the other fish is faster but I have no issues with the otto and shrimp so I will just stick with those myself - no more carnivorous fish thank you not after the oscar incident. :csd2smile:

Being faster don't really mean much in a 20 gallon tank. The stress alone to the fish being bullied would kill it.

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Volcanic substrate just killed my wallet last time

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Use the 1 inch rule.

1 gallon = 1 inch of fish

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Originally posted by SnakeFist:

Originally posted by The Incredible Magical Cupcake:

Pick the snails wisely.


Not if the other fish is faster but I have no issues with the otto and shrimp so I will just stick with those myself - no more carnivorous fish thank you not after the oscar incident.

Being faster don't really mean much in a 20 gallon tank. The stress alone to the fish being bullied would kill it.

Perhaps you are right.

Idky OP just doesn't go with a guppy or something - not as violent.