Betta, Botia Striata and Shrimp?

[houndour]

I have a 55L (40cm cube) tank cycling at the moment. I have 3 botia striata which are moving in from their temporary home.

I'm aware it's quite a small tank, so was wondering whether a Betta and shrimp would be compatible with each other and the botia?

Any other suggestions for a small top/middle swimmer?

 

[Ady34]

My bettas used to eat shrimp. Botias are supposed to be a no go too! Some people seem to have more luck than others, but from what ive learned it is more luck than compatability.

 

[LancsRick]

That seems quite a small tank for botias as an observation? What shrimp are you putting in there? Mine leave my amanos alone, but I've never tried them with something smaller (e.g. Cherry Red).

 

[houndour]

I'm ashamed to say it's a bigger tank than they have now. They used to have a larger tank but due to moving house and not having the space till now for something larger, it's the best I can do. I didn't want to give them away as I had BGA in the tank, and I didn't feel it fair to possibly infect someones tank with BGA. So please forgive me! I'm doing my best to provide them with a better home.

OK, Bettas are out, I'm not willing to experiment. I had Amano shrimp before with the Botia, so as that's tried and tested I'll get the same again. I was trying to think small with the betta...since it just means one extra fish. Perhaps I'll just stick with the botia then.