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Well I have cycled my tank and am excited to add more fish, however I don't want to start a mini cycle, so my question is, how many fish should I add at a time?? Also I have just noticed some algae starting to grow in my tank so I am considering a few algae eaters. I plan on having:
8 checkered barbs
10 harlequin rasboras
10 flame tetras
3 dwarf gouramis
8 panda corys
4 upside down catfish
4 platys
4 blue rams
If I were to get some otos how many would I need to get for a 75 gallon? Also would they all get along? I'd be willing to replace something for the otos if it would be to many fish. Thanks for any help

Sorry for the double post I forgot to ask if there is any particular order to fish being added?

Mia
First you can add more to your post by using the "Edit Tag"
it is just above your word "double"

Now the question that is a lot of fish. I would certainly not be in a hurry or otherwise you will be posting a topic in Hospital "Why are my fish sick". Select one species at a time keep checking the water all the time. I would buy the next species about 14days later.

Select your fish carefully and certainly dont be in a hurry .

Keith

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As for stocking order. There are a few ways (IMO) to go about it. Often you see suggestions to stock from the top down, not entirely sure where this theory came about but if you think of it it works...somewhat .
Personally I prefer to stock with the hardier fish first as it gives a new tank more time to fully develop. With your stock I'd go with adding the barbs first, make sure the corys go in towards the end as pandas are known for being somewhat delicat (make sure your waters really good before adding them). Then once the tank has been established for a year or so and you've got enough algae you may want to consider addint the ottos. They're cute little guys and need special care when adding them.

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Thanks for all the advise My question about the quanity of fish was more about adding them at a time...should I add 5 or less? Thanks again to everyone

With the schooling/shoaling fish, three to six at a time is okay. With the others, I'd only do two at once. They tend to add more waste to the water, and it takes the bacteria longer to catch up with these fish than the schoolers.

As Keith said, waiting two weeks between adding fish is a good idea. That gives you time to not only check on the health of your new additions, but it allows your bacteria to grow.

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