Argentis Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi, I've got a stocking list figured out for my 20g as per my thread in the bottom dweller's sub forum, and it is: 6 Dwarf Cory Cats 1 Clown Pleco 6 Dwarf rainbowfish 4 Swordtails (already in the tank) Now, do I need to worry about what order I add these guys? Or can I just add 1 group as I find them. If it comes down to whatever I find first at the LFS, it will probably be either the rainbows or the pleco. Any issues with this? PS: The fish in question will of course be quarantined first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ram Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 If the swordtails are already in the tank, the cories & rainbows can go in together. You may want to hold off on the pleco until you have some algae or supplement with algae tabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrandpoohbah Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Clown plecos don't really eat much algae. I'd recommend a bristlenose pleco. What kind of filter are you running? With that much bioload you will have a hard time keeping your water clean. Just the swordtails and rainbows will be 28" of fish once they are fully grown. And you can't really use the 1" of fish per gallon "rule" because they are deep bodied fish (the rule only works for slim bodied fish like small tetras). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 It doesn't really matter what order you add them, because the fish you want aren't really territorial. The idea of bioload is good to think of... if you only have a filter rated for a 20 gal tank, you'll want to add teh fish just a few at a time. If you want to add more, see if you can probably borrow some filter media from someone to boost yours. A good sqeeze from someone's established sponge should be good. If you can get that when you add the rainbows, you'll be laughing. The other fish should cause too much of a load change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentis Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys, I do realize that I'll have to subsidize the pleco's diet. I've already got some algae tabs, and there are a bunch of veggies in the fridge downstairs for some variety . Edit: I just thought I'd check, since I have heard that some fish need a mature tank, and I just wanted to make sure that none of the fish I'm adding fall into that category. Edited February 11, 2008 by Argentis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Dwarf corys can be a bit fussy, but as long as there's full circulation throughout the whole tank - good top to bottom flow - they should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentis Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentis Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi guys, I was wondering if I could get some help/ideas on other dwarf pleco species that are about the same size as a clown pleco? They seem to be harder to find than I thought. I'm in Calgary btw. Thanks, Argentis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrandpoohbah Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Pices had one albino bristlenose left. $14.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentis Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks Poobah, but I'm looking for something a bit smaller than a BN. I understand the clowns only get to 3-4", while the BN usually gets to around 6". I'd gladly get a BN if it doesn't make that much difference, but I'd prefer the smaller species if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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