Considering getting a largeR tank...

[Captain Flashheart]

They have a reasonably priced 18U.SGal tank at Pets At Home, which I am tempted to get. Considering the addition of gravel, plants, and hideys, I'd guess in the end it would be around 14-15 gals left over.

I have a few questions, and yes, some of them are Betta related XD I wasn't sure where to post this.

1) How many fish would be suitable for that sort of size? I'm looking for Betta-friendly companions, generally.

2) In community tanks, is it better to add the new fish over a long period of time, or does that allow the ones put in first to become territorial? I know I need to make sure they're all healthy, but generally speaking.

3) I cannot find African Dwarf Frogs anywhere in Scotland. I am saddened. This isn't a question, more of a gripe.

Generally if you have any advice, I'll accept it gladly .

-Flash

[spiff]

1) Depends on how big the fish you want get...for that size tank, I would put a few female bettas and some cory cats. I really shouldn't talk about stocking tanks though, as I am the queen of over stocking tanks.

2) As long as the fish you want aren't agressive, add them over a period of time. You might want to rearrange the tank before adding new fish so they all have to claim their territories again.

[BettaBGood]

Hi, Captain

Some would argue, but I still abide by the old "rule-of-thumb" that you should allow one gallon of water per one inch of fish (length, not including caudal fin), as long as you are faithful regarding partial water changes/tank maintenance. I have a 20H-gal stocked with 6 female bettas (2 are very small) and 5 long-fin gold danios; a 5-gal MiniBow w/5 neon tetras; a 5.5-gal w/3 corydoras catfish. All are thriving.

Corys are very peaceful fish, however, they are bottom dwellers & require immaculate gravel to maintain healthy barbels. Also, they do not tolerate aquarium salt very well (if you use it). I had my female bettas & corys together at one time. The females would eat their own food & then go down & eat the sinking pellets I was feeding the corys. The danios are also top-of-tank feeders and really give the female bettas a "run for their money" at feeding time!