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	Adding schools of fish...Quick Question
kowar100 Fingerling Posts: 47 Kudos: 45 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2005	I've read over and over again that only 2 - 3 fish should be added at a time. Does this apply to so-called schooling fish as well? I wanted to add 6 Von Rio Tetras to my 10-gallon tank which currently has no other fish. It seems like they would fare best if I added all 6 at the same time since everything I've read says the fish get stressed when kept in small numbers. Any advice?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would add all 6 of them together. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
illustrae Fish Addict Posts: 820 Kudos: 876 Registered: 04-May-2005	Since most schooling fish are small, they do not impact the bio-load of a tank as much as larger fish, even in groups. You should have no problem adding 6 tetras all at once, however, you may want to keep an eye on your ammonia and nitrates, as it could take a few days for the bacterial colony to catch up with the new residents. Hoping that there must be a word for everything I mean...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	Is the tank cycled? many species of tetras don't do well in a cycling tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	kowar100, It that the tank with the algae problem? If so then fix that one first. With regards to adding 6 at a time. The Von Rio are small fish and you should be fine, IF the tank is fully cycled. Ingo Last edited by LITTLE_FISH at 21-Oct-2005 11:34 Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
kowar100 Fingerling Posts: 47 Kudos: 45 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2005	divertran and LITTLE_FISH (and everyone else): Thanks for the advice! Yes, the tank is fully cycled. And the algae has been taken care of. The dying plant was removed. The glass has been scrubbed. Thanks again!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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