Hello all, having set up my low-tech, planted, 120 litre tropical freshwater tank a few weeks ago, I am pleased to say it is flourishing. The plants are growing well & the water chemistry has settled. The water is clear, there is a little algae on the glass. I have added x6 Zebra Danio, x1 Siamese Algae Eater & some Amano Shrimp. They are all feeding & behaving as they should.
My plan is to let these critters settle for a month & all being well, add some 'bottom" fish. I had planned on Sterbai Corydora but have been advised several times that my tank is unsuitable as they need sand & my ADA Amazonia substrate, is unsuitable. Disappointed I have considered alternatives & like the look of Dwarf Chain Loach. Though it is not clear to me if these are suitable with Amazonia.
So my question to you all is: what "bottom" fish would you recommend for my setup? I know some do keep Corys in tanks with an aquasoil substrate, but I do want fish that are content in their environment, not just surviving. I look forward to reading your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
My plan is to let these critters settle for a month & all being well, add some 'bottom" fish. I had planned on Sterbai Corydora but have been advised several times that my tank is unsuitable as they need sand & my ADA Amazonia substrate, is unsuitable. Disappointed I have considered alternatives & like the look of Dwarf Chain Loach. Though it is not clear to me if these are suitable with Amazonia.
So my question to you all is: what "bottom" fish would you recommend for my setup? I know some do keep Corys in tanks with an aquasoil substrate, but I do want fish that are content in their environment, not just surviving. I look forward to reading your thoughts. Thanks in advance.