Calculating Stock Q

[ellena]

Hi all, I'm new to these forums
Just bought an aquael bowl and starting to set it up

So, my question is, the water volume you refer to when calculating stock etc, is it what it says on the box, or is it the actual amount of water you put in?
This bowl says 25l, but I only got 23 in and I'm planning on adding some sand to the bottom, which will reduce it further.
Thanks for any help

 

[Truck]

if you can find them ember tetras or galaxy rasboras would be ideal, about 10 of them would be good.

 

[ROSSCO22]

Nothing bigger that what Truck says.

 

[ellena]

Thanks guys I actually bought the tank for a betta, but I think the current in there might be too much, so looking at other options. What would be a good bottom fish? Looking at the fish list on here, asian stone catfish were smallest, but did have specific requirements.

 

[paulbr1]

I like the tank are you UK or US, stocking level sounds right.

Paul.

 

[Truck]

Thanks guys I actually bought the tank for a betta, but I think the current in there might be too much, so looking at other options. What would be a good bottom fish? Looking at the fish list on here, asian stone catfish were smallest, but did have specific requirements.

its too small for any type of catfish or loach

 

[BigC]

Seen a nice setup at the LFS employing Cardinal tetra and Lampeyes alongside a few pygmy Corydoras sp.
Your total volume will probably be less again as you dont wan to fill that tank right up.
Surface area is all important and if you leave the water level a little lower you may gain more of that.
ATB
BigC

 

[ellena]

Hi Paul, I'm UK
Truck, right, no bottom feeders. Will that influence which substrate will be best?
BigC, I was a bit worried about surface area, as the filter unit in the lid is submerged. But the heater has a minimum line on it and to cover that, the tank has to be full very nearly to the brim.

 

[OldMan47]

If you don't include any bottom feeders, the substrate becomes whatever you like as it won't affect the fish. You will also want to put some decorations of silk plants in there to hide the heater and the filter tube. Actually, If you have enough decor to break up the flow and create lower flow areas, you could go back to your betta idea. A betta will enjoy the exercise of swimming in the flow but will need a place to rest away from the high flows. After a while, he will spend more time swimming and less time hiding if he anything like mine are.

 

[ellena]

I have a couple of real plants already, stang1 has IDed them as Vallisneria and Cabomba. I think I'll get the betta and see how he likes it.