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Stuart
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My tank is looking a bit empty at the moment, its got:

2 Kribensis cichlids
1 Bleeding Heart tetra
6 Penguin tetras
1 Bristlenose
3 Gold barbs

something nice and colourful (but also quite hardy) qould be ideal!

thanks
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jasonpisani
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How big is the tank & what type of fish do you like?.


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erm about 20 American gallons if that helps?

I dont really have a preference as to what fish, something that will fit with the others hopefully !
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Both the Bleeding Heart Tetra & the Gold Barbs need to stay in grouops of at least 6 of the same species, but if you would do that, you'll be overstocked.

Can you take fish back to your LFS?.



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Stuart
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Overstocked? the tank looks empty!

I've had the bleeding heart for 6 years he's been on his own for about a year, gets on fine with the other fish, hangs around with the penguins mainly.
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20 US Gal. is 2.5 feet long. Am i correct?.
If yes, i still think that you'll be overstocked if you add more fish.
Maybe you can add 3 more Barbs, but you have to do 25% water changes, every 2 weeks.



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Stuart,

I agree with Jason, I think your tank is pretty well stocked.

Don't compare your fishtank with the tanks you see at the store, their fishload would not enable fish to survive for a long time.

See it from this perspective: What is a more relaxing and healthier place to hang out - the London Tube at rush hour or your living room couch?

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