Quick Stocking Question

[Crossfire]

Just a few stocking question for my two aquariums
 
 
 
For my 20g, which I am no longer really in control since away for college, my dad is heart set on some Upside Down Catfish. So, would it be okay for maybe 2-3 UDC in the 20g? Or rather, how bad would it be? Here's the stocking:
 
-7 Cardinal Tetras
-7 Kuhli Loaches
-3 Amano Shrimp
-1 Nerite Snail
-1 Peacock Goby
 
And my mom wants to know if she can add anything else to the 5g.
Stock:
 
-1 male Betta
- 1 Nerite Snail
 
 
Thanks

 

[RyanTheFishGuy64]

I'd say you would be able to fit them in.....(BTW Peacock Gobys should be kept in groups of 4 or more )

 

[Ninjouzata]

I would not add any USD cats to the 20 long as I think most are unsuitable for that size tank? It would be better to know which one he is referring to since there are lots.
I would not add anything else to the 5g either.
 
Peacock gobies do not need groups of 4 or more, they can be by themselves but are commonly kept in trios of 1M:2F. That is more to do with breeding though than needing company.

 

[Byron]

My answer for both tanks is, no.  The 20g cannot support a group of upside down catfish.  This species needs a small group, and a larger tank: more info here http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/synodontis-nigriventris/
 
The goby as Ryan said could be increased to a small group, or as Ninjouzata said.
 
Byron.

 

[Crossfire]

I'd say you would be able to fit them in.....(BTW Peacock Gobys should be kept in groups of 4 or more

)

 
 

I would not add any USD cats to the 20 long as I think most are unsuitable for that size tank? It would be better to know which one he is referring to since there are lots.
I would not add anything else to the 5g either.
 
Peacock gobies do not need groups of 4 or more, they can be by themselves but are commonly kept in trios of 1M:2F. That is more to do with breeding though than needing company.

 
 

My answer for both tanks is, no.  The 20g cannot support a group of upside down catfish.  This species needs a small group, and a larger tank: more info here http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/synodontis-nigriventris/
 
The goby as Ryan said could be increased to a small group, or as Ninjouzata said.
 
Byron.

 
 
Thank you all for your responses. Maybe now I can get him not to get any. Perhaps I can persuade him with other fish, say either a single or a trio of honey gouramis?
 
And as for the Peacock Goby, Mr. Goby Won Kenobi had females...until he butchered them all. He single handedly bullied each of them to death. Therefore I will not be getting anymore as he's a real turd. He's living out the rest of his life in my 20g. 
 
For the 5g, what about shrimp? I don't know how aggressive the betta is towards them and there's plenty of hiding spots for small shrimp like cherries.  I can always try a small amount and see. I don't know about Amanos and if they can go in 5g though.

 

[Ninjouzata]

I think the honey gouramis would be okay, just be sure to keep up on tank maintenance.
 
Sorry your peacock gudgeon is a meanie. It's neat how different they can all be. My male gets picked on by my neons.
 
I'd think shrimp should be okay bioload-wise, but like you say the betta could eat them. If you provide lots of hiding places though then hopefully some will survive.