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	how many barbs?
black.cat Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 465 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Here's an easy one for you. I have a 40g tank, 3 foot long. I have 2 filters running in it as I had one in a 2 foot tnk that I am not using now, so it has good filtration, I clean once every 2 weeks. Currently I have in it the following; 5 barbs, 5 moss barbs, 3 corys, 2 bristlenones 1 red tailed black shark. How many more barbs do you think I could add? Would I be able to add albino barbs too? I would like roughly even numbers of each that I have. Thanks, Claire.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Yes, you could add 5 more barbs, and you should probably add a few more cories because they do best in larger groups. ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
black.cat Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 465 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	So if I add another 2 corys and another 5 barbs it would be fine? No more than 5? Thanks for the quick reply. Claire.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Out of curiousity, what type of barbs and cories do you have? You won't be able to add any barbs if they are, say, tinfoil barbs. About the cories, I would add three more of the same kind that you already own, for the reason that six seems to be a good number for a shoal of them. Cories really love each others' company, so you will see an increase in activity on the bottom once you add more. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	I'm pretty sure the barbs are all tiger barbs, considering green tiger barbs are often sold as "moss barbs". In which case they're certainly not huge and the above stocking level is about right. ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
black.cat Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 465 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Yes, they are tiger barbs, and my cories are bronze and one albino. So the reccomendation is another 5 barbs and 3 cories? Is that right? Thanks, Claire.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Claire, i love you. Add another 3 cories and 5 albino tiger barbs, then take a picture and show the people on this site how much tiger barbs own!!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
black.cat Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 465 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Awww, Tim, you're a sweetie. I will see if I can get some more corys next time I'm near the pet shop, and then the barbs in a month or two. But I don't think I'll post any piccies until I have my plants a bit healthier and bushier. Claire.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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