20 gallon freshwater, GH and KH numbers are high (hard well water mixed with store bought spring), ph around 7.5-7.7, temp 78-80 F
5 marimo moss balls, tiny amount of growing java moss, driftwood, cholla wood, gravel substrate
Currently housing 6 african dwarf frogs, 6 ghost shrimp, 7-9 red cherry shrimp (hard to count). I want to add some kind of mid level fish but I'm not sure what's best for my current members. I've read some conflicting info. I want something that doesn't require a large school (6+), preferably 2. My shrimp have tons of hiding which is why I don't know exactly how many cherries I have. The ghosts are always out. My frogs do try to nip at the cherries, but the shrimp are too aware and too quick. The ghosts aren't really bothered unless in frogs way to feeding dish. Also I thought about 2 cory cats, but I read ottos are good tankmates for what I have. Can ottos be happy with just 2? I'd like 2 fish on bottom and 2 mid-upper. That's all I want for my 20g. However I don't want to stress anyone out. My frogs are priority #1, the shrimp are basically frogs personal housekeepers though I love watching them. Suggestions please!!! Experience with your own tankmates???
5 marimo moss balls, tiny amount of growing java moss, driftwood, cholla wood, gravel substrate
Currently housing 6 african dwarf frogs, 6 ghost shrimp, 7-9 red cherry shrimp (hard to count). I want to add some kind of mid level fish but I'm not sure what's best for my current members. I've read some conflicting info. I want something that doesn't require a large school (6+), preferably 2. My shrimp have tons of hiding which is why I don't know exactly how many cherries I have. The ghosts are always out. My frogs do try to nip at the cherries, but the shrimp are too aware and too quick. The ghosts aren't really bothered unless in frogs way to feeding dish. Also I thought about 2 cory cats, but I read ottos are good tankmates for what I have. Can ottos be happy with just 2? I'd like 2 fish on bottom and 2 mid-upper. That's all I want for my 20g. However I don't want to stress anyone out. My frogs are priority #1, the shrimp are basically frogs personal housekeepers though I love watching them. Suggestions please!!! Experience with your own tankmates???