Stocking a 20gallon with a Betta

[ArabellaArctic]

Hi there!
I have a 20gallon with a male Betta, a young (1inch) bristle nose pleco, a African Dwarf Frog (1inch), & 4 ghost shrimp.
I also have some live plants & a few hides/terra cotta pots in there for everyone. & Everything is running smoothly. The Betta doesn't even acknowledge anyone.
I'd like to add 1 more ADF & maybe some more shrimp. What are my options as far as a few fish to add? I've seen tetras are compatible & I like the look of the neon tetras. What can I do here?

 

[Shaun777]

Hi i am new but also have a male Betta aquarium and my mine seems simular to yours at the moment he is ignoring everyone and seems peaceful. I also have a pleco and i have 17 neon tetras. My tank is slightly larger at 30 gallons but neons are a good choice from the research that i've have done and my Betta ignores them and they ignore him.

ADF like to be in pairs or threes from what i have researched, so you might wanna get at least one more.

Some advice that i was given from a friend on here was pygmy corys as they only grow to about 1 inch and like schools of about 6-8 and are bottom feeders.

Neons as you know need at least a school of 6 but more is always better just be careful of your stocking levels, remembering that your pleco will grow to about 5-6 inch.

ADF need to pop up to the surface for air so give them something to jump from like a rock when they are feeling tired.... i think that they are almost blind as i remember and more or less need to be hand fed maybe with large tweezers to make sure the Betta does not eat all their food but i am sure that you know this already.

Forgive me if there is any bad advice here, i am sure that other members will correct me etc.

I know that there are more expedience people on this site than me so i am sure that you will receive better advice.

 

[ArabellaArctic]

I plan on getting at least 1 more ADF in a week or 2. I've been considering neon tetra as well. Thank you for your help.

 

[Shaun777]

Pygmy Corys or shrimp (Blue dream shrimp or crystal shrimp are my favorite) will be handy for cleaning the bottom of the tank.

A well established tank of about 3 months required before thinking about shrimp.

My neons are darting about the whole tank, pretty cool to watch.