does this stocking work

[SplatoonSamus]

Would a pair of Apistogramma trifisciata, 5 or 6 otocinclus, and 5 to 8 dwarf pencilfish work in a 20gal long tank with plenty of plants and hardscape to break up sightlines. I plan to breed the Apistogramma, but it is a display tank first.

 

[MacZ]

I plan to breed the Apistogramma

Then scratch the Otos (they shouldn't be added until a tank reaches maturity, 6+ months) and make sure you can always remove one of the Apistos to another tank and the hardscape to catch fry ready for growout.

 

[Mike Wise]

Male A. trifasciata have a reputation for being very aggressive toward females - especially those not ready to breed. Like MacZ, I would scratch the otos and replace with another female if possible. An isolation tank for the male, if it gets too aggressive, is a good idea.