So I am thinking of adding a couple of otos, cories, plecos, or loaches. Just not sure which yet. This is a small 20g tank. I like a few of the plecos I have seen, are there any which will be suitable? In this tank, I like variety, so I would prefer not to get two of the same. Any suggestions on this? Lastly, I see those snake looking loaches...are they any good (of course my finance hates them because the look like snakes)? Thanks much.
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first of all, we need to know what other fish you're planning on having/already have in this tank.
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Your tank will eventually be overcrowded. For a couple of discus and angelfish, you will need a 55g. You can try the Pangio kuhlii and Panaque maccus but that's all I can suggest. As for those discus and angelfish, I won't get them if I were you unless you have a larger tank for them.
The danios and tetras should be in groups not just in pairs. Discus and angles would over crowd this tank. Swordtails would also like more room than 20 gallons but its not mandatory. I would either go with 6 of the smaller corys (eg. pandas) or 6 kuhli loaches or a bristlenose plec/ any other smaller plec (at or under 4").
Kuhlis really need a sand substrate so they can go underground. Plus you must be sure to get the types Lupin listed as others get much bigger.
No angels nor discus in a 20 gal longer term. You can breed a pair of angels in a 20 as the only fish.
Smaller plecos would work, but I would only keep one unless its a pair. Males are territorial. You will need a cave for the male. If you get a pair, they could spawn as well.
There are many plecos that stay 5 inches or less, which you get is up to you. Most Ancistrus and Hypancistrus species stay small.
No angels nor discus in a 20 gal longer term. You can breed a pair of angels in a 20 as the only fish.
Smaller plecos would work, but I would only keep one unless its a pair. Males are territorial. You will need a cave for the male. If you get a pair, they could spawn as well.
There are many plecos that stay 5 inches or less, which you get is up to you. Most Ancistrus and Hypancistrus species stay small.