Inhabitants in my 5.5?

[d9hp]

I have a 5.5 gallon tank, planted. It is cycling, but very close to being finished. My birthday is in two weeks, and i am getting some tank goodies. They include a Hagen CO2 system, driftwood, plants of my choice, fish of my choice, and most likely a python gravel cleaner.

I ask you guys, is there anything i dont want in my tank. Right now I have Asian Ambulia, Anacharis, some Ludwigia, and two zebra danios. I will most likely remove everything but the Asian Ambulia, but I will get a red plant of some kind.

My thoughts are- Glossostigma, Rotala Macrandra, Asian Ambulia, Didiplus Diandra, and Wisteria. For fish I want to get two more danios, but how many tetras can I get. Will 6 be too many for such a small tank. If so, I will keep my two danios and get 6 tetras, although my danios would like some company.

 

[d9hp]

Forgot to say I want either a SAE, otto, or a pleco (I know he will get way too big, he will be traded in everynow and then)

 

[loganj]

I'd vote for the oto's. Get at least three though as they are a schooling fish and often do not do well alone.
Logan J

 

[targaboy78]

I say go for the Otos just keep an eye on the water parameters, IMO, they are not the most hardy of fish. (Efficient filtration is essential.)

 

[Bearfan]

SAEs get pretty big too, mine are. Go Oto in 5.5.

 

[d9hp]

Well, that is pretty obvious that ottos are the best pick, how many other fish can I get, and do i need three ottos?

 

[targaboy78]

No, you don't NEED 3 Oto's, that's just a "rule of thumb" because they are social fish and like to hang out together.

Another "rule of thumb" is 1 inch of fish per gallon (for FW setups).
You can bend this rule if you have good filtration and do regular water changes, religiously.

This is just what I would do (obviously, you can do what you feel like doing);
You have 2 Danios = 2 inches. 6 neon tetras or 2 more Danios will be OK but I, personally, wouldn't get all 8. Maybe 1 Oto but that is where I'd stop.

I hope this helps.

 

[d9hp]

I got two ottos and another danio, I think I will get four tetras, or something

 

[targaboy78]

Sounds like a good choice...

I guess all that is left for us to do, is wait for your pics.

 

[d9hp]

Well, you want some pictures, I got one for you.

 

[targaboy78]

Looks awesome...
I love the looks of a well planted tank.

If I had to guess the size of the tank, there is no way I would have guessed 5.5 gallons. I probably would have guessed 20G.

 

[d9hp]

Yeah, I really like the looks of it. It sits next to me when I am on the comp. I planted the glossostigma the correct way since taking that picture, and all the plants have settled, and the tank looks real good. I love it.