Stocking question 12G Eclipse

Callie · 05-08-2008, 03:06 AM

I have a 12G eclipse with 3 platies 2f/1m, and a pair of male guppies I was wondering if I had room to add a few otos to help with some algea, but I know they like to be kept in groups. So I guess I was wondering if I could add them and not be over stocked? If so how many?

trashion · 05-08-2008, 05:21 AM

As long as you're diligent with water changes, I don't see anything wrong with adding about 5.

Callie · 05-08-2008, 06:08 AM

yeah I change about 20-30% every two to three days, are otos as delicate as I have heard? It makes me wonder if I should go with a pleco instead? Are there any plecos that would suit my sized tank, I know some can get really big. Thanks for bearing with me as I am a total noob!

dolifisis · 05-08-2008, 12:34 PM

I have a 4 or 5 ottos in my 12 gallon and surprisingly they are the only type of fish I haven't lost since I've been fish keeping (haven't lost many). I do a 25% change once a week.

trashion · 05-08-2008, 03:40 PM

Otos are delicate, I can't for the life of me keep them alive. But try your luck with them. There are no plecos small enough for a 12 gallon, sorry!

COM · 05-08-2008, 04:56 PM

I have no luck with Otos but they are cool. Julie is right, there are no plecos that you can really keep in a 12 gallon. You could get a dwarf species if you plan on getting a bigger tank somewhere down the line.

I have read that certain kinds of snails are great with algae. I think that they are gross so I don't have any.

05-08-2008, 03:06 AM	#1
Callie Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central WI Age: 27 Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	Stocking question 12G Eclipse I have a 12G eclipse with 3 platies 2f/1m, and a pair of male guppies I was wondering if I had room to add a few otos to help with some algea, but I know they like to be kept in groups. So I guess I was wondering if I could add them and not be over stocked? If so how many?

05-08-2008, 05:21 AM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,006 User Feedback: (0)	As long as you're diligent with water changes, I don't see anything wrong with adding about 5. __________________ current setup: 15 gallon, planted w/ pressurized co2, 55watts PC lighting, EI fert dosing. -5 harlequin rasboras -5 amano shrimp -12 Aspidoras pauciradiatus (sixray or false corydoras) for reference: my name is Julie

05-08-2008, 12:34 PM	#4
dolifisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 168 User Feedback: (0)	I have a 4 or 5 ottos in my 12 gallon and surprisingly they are the only type of fish I haven't lost since I've been fish keeping (haven't lost many). I do a 25% change once a week. __________________ __________________ Doli Eclipse Corner5 1 Male Betta Live Plants Eclipse12 5 Ottos 4 White Cloud Mountain Minnows 4 False Julii Cory Cats Blue Apple Snail Live Plants

05-08-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,006 User Feedback: (0)	Otos are delicate, I can't for the life of me keep them alive. But try your luck with them. There are no plecos small enough for a 12 gallon, sorry! __________________ current setup: 15 gallon, planted w/ pressurized co2, 55watts PC lighting, EI fert dosing. -5 harlequin rasboras -5 amano shrimp -12 Aspidoras pauciradiatus (sixray or false corydoras) for reference: my name is Julie

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05-08-2008, 06:08 AM	#3
Callie Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central WI Age: 27 Posts: 2 User Feedback: (0)	yeah I change about 20-30% every two to three days, are otos as delicate as I have heard? It makes me wonder if I should go with a pleco instead? Are there any plecos that would suit my sized tank, I know some can get really big. Thanks for bearing with me as I am a total noob!

05-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#6
COM Rebel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 324 User Feedback: (0)	I have no luck with Otos but they are cool. Julie is right, there are no plecos that you can really keep in a 12 gallon. You could get a dwarf species if you plan on getting a bigger tank somewhere down the line. I have read that certain kinds of snails are great with algae. I think that they are gross so I don't have any.

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