Stocking questions

[SG2029]

Hi there

I kept fish about 10 years ago however haven’t kept them since and thought I’d ask for help here! Things might have changed and I’m considering myself a newbie again! We are looking at getting an aquarium for our kitchen and was wondering if the following stock would be OK? Currently deciding between the 5 gallon Fluval Chi and the 12 gallon Fluval Edge for Coldwater fish.

Fluval Chi:
3 Endlers Guppy
3 Clown Killifish
10 Cherry Shrimp
2 Zebra snail

Or

1 Betta
10 Cherry Shrimp (I have concerns these may be eaten by the betta!)
2 Zebra Snail

Fluval Edge:
5 Endlers Guppy
5 Clown Killifish
5 Gold Cloud Mountain Minnows
10 Cherry Shrimp
Small group of dwarf catfish (either Asian Stone Catfish or Dwarf Cory’s)
2 Zebra Snails

Is there any other option for me with these Coldwater tanks? I love bristlenose plecs, would they be an option for the 12 gallon?

Thank you!

[SG2029]

Just to say - the endlers would be a male only group!

Also any information from experience with either of these tanks would be so helpful - I like the 12 gallon edge however the small opening at the top makes me worry about access.

Thanks!

[fr499y]

Edge is no good for bettas due to the opening, you’d have to run it with an inch air gap which defeats the purpose of the tank.

Endlers would be a better choice in the edge

[SG2029]

Thanks for your reply! Would the endlers be OK in the Chi too?

[fr499y]

Is it the smallest chi they do? If so, I’d say it’s a bit small.

[SG2029]

It’s a 5 gallon one - I can’t seem to get the 6.6 gallon in the UK, only the US.

[fr499y]

Then I’d have to say the edge, but don’t keep labyrinth fish ( gourami, betta etc ) as there isn’t enough air at the top for their needs. the edge tanks do make pretty nice shrimp setups too if that isn’t something you have considered.

[plankton]

Welcome to the forum.
I agree, the Chi is too small for endlers. The white clouds may nip the endlers (especially in small groups).
I'd have six of each of the others and 6-8 dwarf corys, probably hastatus if you can find them, with the shrimp and snails.