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I allways think that my tank is over-populated with fishes... In fact I whould like to add some more but I'm afraid that they don't get enough space...

The tank is 120x4'x50 240litres

I have an external eheim proII filter and regular water changes every 2 weeks.

Fishes:
3x Gouramie, one pearl and two spoted
2x Colisa laila
5x Tiger barbs
2x Lda25
1x Yoyo loach

I was thinking about adding one or two "friends" to my yoyo but they are hard to ger here in Portugal.

I've also saw the cutest Kiribensis the other day but I supose I can't add they because they are territorial and a bit agressive...

Your 240 litre converts to ~63g. If that's correct, then I'd say no, you're not overstocked.

You yoyo would most likely appreciate company; loaches do better with friends. You could also increase your school of barbs as long as you haven't had any problems thus far with them bothering your gouramis.

One krib might be ok but definitely stay away from a pair.

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I'd also add some more LDA25 if you can get them - check your other thread on these fishes in Bottom Feeder Frenzy for my notes

If you ARE determined to obtain a Cichlid for that tank,may I suggest Anomalochromis thomasi? Gorgeous in breeding colours, a little jewel even when not breeding, and MUCH more peaceful than Kribs. In fact, thomasi is the nearest you'll come to a 'pacifist' Cichlid by a BIG margin - I had this species as a teenager and wish I had a third aquarium up and running so I could start keeping it again!

Alternatively, try looking up the Genus Nanochromis - there are some nice Cichlids in that Genus too!


Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

I would add a couple more yoyos, if you can find them. Your one guy would appreciate having friends.

I would also up your tiger barb to 8 or 10.
You could add one krib, but only one. Two can be aggressive.
Another cichlid alternative is a Bolivian Ram. They are very peaceful and males are quite nice looking.

*Kristin*