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Shizzy Fingerling Posts: 28 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Oct-2005   | Hi there, I just recently set up my 55 gallon and ive had about 6 platys in there for about a week. I plan on adding 8 Zebra Danios, 6 lemon tetras, 4 swordtails, and 6 corycats. I have not bought test strips or anything but I was wondering what order should the fish be stocked in and when is it ok for me to put the next fish in? Also, is there any room in this tank for some yoyo loaches or is it stocked too much as it is? Thanks. -Ryan |
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ckk125    Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 285 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jul-2005  | well..i think u can put a pair of them....anyway..welcome to FP   |
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Fallout      Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000 | You probably should have started with the danios, as they're the most hardy of the fish you listed. You will want to pick up some tesk kits, (not strips) or at least get it tested at your LFS for ammonia, nitrite and if possible, nitrAte. You will not be able to add fish until your tank cycles, which can take up to 6 weeks. Check out [link=This page]http://www.fishprofiles.net/faq/begin-cycling.asp" style="COLOR: #FFFF00[/link] for the basics of the nitrogen cycle. |
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So_Very_Sneaky  Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004   | Once your tank cycles, then you can add fish in groups of 4-6. I think you could easily add a nice large group of 6 yoyo loaches to your tank. They are awesome fish. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames |
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jasonpisani *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | After cycling the tank you can add some fish, like a school of Lemon Tetras & Corydoras. You can also add 4/6 Yoyo's.  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 |
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| bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004 | the swords can get big, but since tehy are generally top, i think u can put a pair in. |
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