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I have a 29gallon tank. In this tank I have:

5 zebra danios
5 neon tetras
2 dwarf flame gouramis
3 cory catfish
1 blk mystery snail


Can I add more fish?

well for your tank to be fully stocked you should have 145cm of fish so add it up and see if u are over or under the limt. I hope this will help

Tell me if this is stocked enough, i know the more experienced aquarist are gonna flip but.... i have Three oscars 2" each, two 1 1/2" convicts, a 2" paradise gourami, a 3" blue gouromi, 2 2" plecos, a 1" cory and a 2" chinese algae eater. there all in a ten gallon tank, i know there gonna get stunted growth if i dont mave them to a larger tank. its on the way, i had to order it on line. but are these fish going to be ok if they wait a month?

The inch per gallon is a very broad starting point and doesn't apply to every situation.

jodecii - That sounds like a nice setup. What I would do is add 2-3 more cories simply because they're happier in groups that size.

but are these fish going to be ok if they wait a month?

Sorry for being blunt but I wouldn't keept those fish in a 10g for even one more day Cories like company, CAEs can be agressive, I'd be concerned about the Paradise fish with the gourami, I'm not sure what size cons can breed at but if that happens they're going to go after everything in that tank

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could there be death in there future? (within that month)?

Since this thread is already going, any feedback on my stocking situation?

29 gallon

7 Harlequin Rasboras
2 Moonlight Gouramis.

I'm thinking I'm pretty stocked at this point? I don't have any bottom feeders, but I'm worried about overstocking.

Maloneyk,
What size tank are you putting these fish in permantly?

The tank is way to small and you will have serious issues even short term with compatibility. The gouramis will probably fight. CAE's are large and aggressive fish. You should have at least 3 corys as they prefer to shoal. Convicts can get aggressive when they breed. Sorry if I was a little harsh.

jodecii,
Looks like a good stock, keep an eye on the gouramis as they can get agressive.


"A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" Simpsons

i plan on gettin a 200g for my oscars and a pleco and a 55g for the other fish. the paradise chases the blue. the convicts are the black striped ones and the seem calm unless the other fish is directly in its space. non of the fish mess with the oscars and the CAE is very calm and minds to himself.

kenny

Thanks for the advise all! So would I be pushing it if I added like one or two livebearers? I was also interested in a frog...

Thanks for the advise all! So would I be pushing it if I added like one or two livebearers? I was also interested in a frog...

jodecii: The only problem with livebearers is that they reproduce alot if you get females. If you added 2 males then it should be ok. But I wouldn't add any females as the fry would definitely overstock your tank.
I would just leave it like you have it. Definitely add about 3 more cories of the same type. You could add a couple more danios and neons and then your tank would be at the max.

KoN_mkII: You could add bottom feeders. Maybe some panda cories. Add about 8 of them.

maloney: I am with Theresa, I wouldn't leave those fish in there for another day. Two oscars alone would stock a 10g, even if they are small. They produce alot of waste. I would make sure you get a bigger tank (or two) really soon...like within the next week. None of those fish should be in a 10g. Cories need a group of atleast 4 or 5, the blue gourami will get about 5 inches, the pleco (if its a common) and the chinese algae eater will get close to a foot, the convicts really shouldn't be in a community tank, and the oscars need about a 100g for the 2 of them. I am surprised there haven't been any deaths so far. I would look into getting another tank soon. I think you've been lucky so far....

*Kristin*

THanks, but don't you think 8 is a little much? I know they need to be in a group that large, but aren't I pretty stocked as it is? Just by going with the fish/gallon rule as a basic guideline (sketchy at best, I know).

from my experience which isnt a lot. I couldnt find panda cories ANYWHERE. so i decided on another species.

Availability of panda corys really depends on where you live. My LFS down the street has them in most of the time but they are pricey. You can always order online if you cant find them locally.

"A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" Simpsons

I wouldn't add any females as the fry would definitely overstock your tank.

With danios and gouramis there most likely isn't a high chance of fry survival anyhow.

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Ok, I have two convicts in a 55 gallon tank and they are fighting so much they are looking terrrible. I am going to take one of them to the LFS. I didnt buy them this way they were given to me and I have been making up for it ever since.

KoN_mkII: No, I don't think 8 is too much...especially if you stick with a smaller cory species. You are actually understocked. But, with the cories, you would be at the limit IMO.

jodecii: So you have 2 different types of cories? The reason I am asking is because cories really like groups of 5 or 6. If they are 2 different types and don't look alike, then they will probably not feel comfortable. It just depends on what types you have. If you have pandas...they really like groups of more than 6. In groups of lower numbers they are more shy IME and hide alot.

*Kristin*

Girlie-
I only have one species of cories in my tank. I am thinking of adding a frog and 2 livebearers to my tank to complete it. What do you think.

Listen folks, my fishes tanks are depending on my tax return. i have no other way to get they're tank and everything that comes with it, filters, ect. when i first got the fish and Small tank i didnt really know the risk. my tank is on hold till i get my return. the check is on the way from the irs but its always a waiting game if you do that kinda stuff in the mail. the fish are very active. the oscars pair and play together (3 of them) the convicts play and own the bottom of the tank. the paradise has its little corner of territory its happy with and the catfish (pleco/cory) do there thing. there all eating good. the major things is the tank gets a dirty alot easier, i just got to bust a little more to keep it balanced. once i see some major sickness then ill do my best. but they'll have to hold on till i get there big house.

kenny

jodecii: Adding the livebearers is fine. I am not sure about the frog. I know ADF's need access to the surface and 29g tanks are pretty tall. If they can't get air, they will die. Get another opinion on the frog...just to make sure.

maloney: If you can't get another tank soon, then I would think about taking some fish back to the LFS. The fish may seem happy now, but its only a matter of time before something happens. You shouldn't keep even 1 oscar alone in a 10g. Think about the fish...

*Kristin*