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I'm ready to buy fishes now and want to get opinions from others about my stocking. Is it okay, overstocked, or any other changes that I should consider.

Here's the info:

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-6 Cardinals
-4 Jullii Cories
-4 Otos
-2 Bolivian Rams

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Tank pics:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v347/djsly/
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Tank:
-36L, 12W, 16H

Filters
-Fluval 203 Canister (111GPH)
-AquaClear 150 Powerfilter (150GPH)
-AquaClear Powerhead 301 (174GPH w/o air)

Heating
-Whisper Submersible (200watts)

Lighting:
-2 9350K 20watts Flourescent bulbs
-1.33WPG

Plants:
-Asian Ambulia (2 Bunched)
-Java Ferns (2)
-Anubias Nana (3)
-Broad Leaf Ludwigia (2 Bunched)
-Water Wisteria (2 Bunched)

Gravel:
-"Nature Stones"
-2-3inch depth
-some small round pebbles

Decorations:
-6inch Driftwood
-1 large rock
-3 small hiding rocks




[span class="edited"][Edited by sly 2004-07-29 12:23][/span]

[span class="edited"][Edited by sly 2004-07-29 16:18][/span]

Sounds OK to me. Good Luck.

I like to tank set up.

That's the same tank I have....I love it because it's long rather than tall...long begs for lots of corys. I'd double the school to 8 @least....especially since you have adequate filtration on the tank (I doubt they're true Jullii btw )...just don't forget to leave space for them to play when you lay out your aquascape.
HTH a bit .

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i would say get 6 cories and 10 cardinals

Babel: If I add 4 more Jullii, I think it would be overstocked.

Green: Just 10 Cards and 6 Cories? I think thats understocked

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My initial stocklist was:
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-8 Cards
-6 Jullii
-2 Bolivians Rams
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But I see some algae growing and want to use those cute Otos to help out.


[span class="edited"][Edited by sly 2004-07-29 15:02][/span]

sly I don't think you'll be overstocked that's why I suggested it .

Stocking depends on alot of things, not just gallonage. If you're trying to stock according to that old and ever so outdated inch per gallon rule, forget it. Surface area, filtration, maintence and plants all play a role in stocking.

The tank that you have offers alot of surface area. Surface area allows for gas exchange. Combined with the fact that you're over filtering the tank, and have live plants you could add more corys if you really wanted to...it seems however that you don't.

Make sure you read up on ottos if you're really planning on adding them...they do require a different acclimation than many fish.

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Thanks for the nice detailed explanation.
If I am able to add more, the merrier! I just didn't want to overstock becauses its obviously better to understock.

Yeah, I read about pre-preparation for those crazy Otos.