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	Stocking question [38 gal]
jevousdeteste Banned Posts: 8 Kudos: 7 Votes: 0 Registered: 27-May-2005	I have nine mollies: one black, one silver, two black/silver speckled!, three beige, one black/white/yellow, and one male sailfin. They're all between six months and one year old, 1" to 2.5". I also have four mickey mouse platies (1.5". I'm thinking about trading or selling the platies, even though they're absolutely adorable and have finally started coming up to greet me when I walk by. I want bottom feeders to help with the algae and extra food, but I'm so absolutely paranoid about overstocking my 38 gal and compatibility. Any ideas as to what I should do?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	If you get a bristle nose pleco I dont think youd have any trouble do u have any pics of the tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	A BN would be an interesting addition, would definitely help with algae, and wouldn't overstock your tank. Welcome to the site ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
jevousdeteste Banned Posts: 8 Kudos: 7 Votes: 0 Registered: 27-May-2005	Here's a photo of my tank: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/daysspentapart/38gal.jpg Neptune 150w heater Penguin 250B HOB filter[/font] Last edited by jevousdeteste at 28-May-2005 16:37 Last edited by jevousdeteste at 02-Jun-2005 23:48
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I can understand how you don't want to give away your platies. They are the cutest fish! I think maybe a bristle nose would be a good addition to the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	being in america you could get much shinier plecos that a plain bn. I dont know many types (im an aussie ) but im sure someone else hear could help you Alex ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	How about adding this: Group of loaches as bottom feeders such as: Queen Botia Polka Dot Botia YoYo Botia Dwarf Botia OR 4 Upside Down Catfish then add an algae eater such as: trio of Ottos or BN Pleco or Rubbernose Pleco Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Ottos are much shinier than bristlenoses. But if you want something that will downright glow, get a clown(pleco, not loach). Then again, a nice zebra plec. would be very, very shiny indeed.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51


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