I don't think it's a bow front - all sides are straight. (I don't know what a bow front is)
A bowfront aquarium is simply an aquarium which has a curved or "bowed" front panel.
I would like a sucker fish to keep the algae clean so I'll change to an Oto. (Is that an otocinclus?)
This is merely my opinion, so please take it for what its worth. There is no legitimate excuse to get fish to replace our responsibility of keeping our aquariums clean. Simply relying on an "algae eating fish" to keep the tank clean is not what I personally consider to be healthy for the tank. Now, that being said, there is nothing wrong with having fish which do dine on algae and vegetation, as they may be able to get some free food in your tank, and perhaps help keep delicate plants algae free. (depending on what it is you have eating your algae) I would suggest that if you plan to get something to eat algae, get a few amano shrimp to help with the decorations, and keep to a regular regime of wiping the glass to keep the tank clean. No fish will ever replace the need to clean our substrate, wipe our glass, or perform regular water changes. That is our responsibility, which we are accepting in bringing these wonderful creatures into our home. Again, I am not against algae-eating fish at all... just please try not to fall into the mentality of "oh, the fish will keep the tank clean for me."
Dwarf puffer fish - I like your combination -
6 danios
4 cories
4 guppies (1m/3fm) - I heard guppies breed alot - I am not ready for extra baby fish - How do you stop them from breeding?
1 or 2 Oto - Would 1 Oto be ok? Or do they need company?
Here we go again with the opinions, so please, don't take anything I say personally. Just giving my 2 cents to help you decide what you feel would be best for your fish. :grinyes: I would personally avoid the danios, mostly because they show a preference for having a lot of open swimming space. A 20g long would be a much more suitable home for them. The cories, assuming dwarf species, are great, and are very entertaining to watch. Just be sure not to have a sharp substrate, as this may damage and even wear off their barbells. :-X As for the guppies, keeping males and females in the same tank will undoubtedly result in offspring... they breed like rabbits. If you want to keep a few guppies, without the hassle of babies, just keep all males. 3-4 male guppies can look absolutely stunning together, as they tend to be much more colorful than the females. If it were up to me, here's what I'd do with the tank:
6 Cardinal Tetras
4 Kuhli loaches (or substitute 4 dwarf cories here, just not both)
3 Male Guppies
Kuhli loaches are a lot of fun to watch. They are nocturnal, but as they become more comfortable with their environment, they will come out more. (my gf has 4)
Cardinal tetras are one of the most beautiful small fish available. (IMHO) They can be tough to get sometimes (I've been trying for 3 months... I will not pay $4 each at petsmart when I get them for $1.50 each at my lfs) but they are worth the wait.
The male guppies add yet another splash of color, and you can custom tailor this to really set off the cardinals, and kinda have the guppies as your centerpiece fish. Green cobra, blonde delta, tequila sunrise, and albino lyretail are 4 of my favorite guppy strains, and they're all relatively easy to find.
Good luck to you, and please keep us posted with updates and pictures. :grinyes:
, no problem for the advice, always happy to help,