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For the past couple days I have been cycling my tank using NI Cycle and a gorgeous pair of Cherry Barbs. The numbers have been good and the fish are active, eating and a stunning red color. (Unsure of the exact numbers at this time; I do my water checks before heading off to bed each night.)However, once cycling is complete and everything is stable I obviously plan on stocking the rest of my tank.

So, the question I pose tonight is do I stock my Pandas first or stock my Harlequin Rasboras first? Does it even really matter? I have a 20g tank and I plan on a small school of Harlies (probably 7), 6 Pandas and my pair of Barbs.

I am so anxious to get my Pandas, however, I definitely want what is best for them. Would they benefit in any way from having the Harlies stocked first?

Thanks to anyone who offers their opinion.

it all depends on alot of things but just to be safe id put the harlies in first

Last edited by Alex 4 eva at 12-Feb-2005 03:38

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''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''

it all depends on alot of things

Like what?

I would probabaly go for Pandas first, but not six at once, maybe 3

I would put in the harlies first, for several reasons.

One, pandas have been known to be unstable at times, and by putting the harlies in first you'll give the tank more time to stableize. (errr...I know that's spelled wrong)

Two, pandas are bottom feeders, and having a big school of top dwellers will ensure that some extra food can make it to the bottom.

That's just how I'd do it.

HTH

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

The Harlies first, as the Panda's are very sensitive & i wouldn't want to lose them.



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