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hokori Small Fry Posts: 6 Kudos: 4 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Feb-2006	Hi, I've been thinking about setting up a 160l tank in the future(not the first tank I've ever owned) and I'm considering fish load. I had figured out the following but fear it may be overstocked or not balanced. 10 neon tetra 6 corydoras shwartzii 6 guppy 8 platy 2 lace gourami Basically, I want some lively, preferable non-agressive community fish that are hardy and easy to care for. Any advice, changes, etc?
Posted 01-Feb-2006 16:15
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	No idea about most of it, but get all male livebearer groups. Mind you, if it is not your first tank, you probably already know that.
Posted 01-Feb-2006 18:59
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	That stock sounds good to me. Maybe put in a few Ottos.
Posted 01-Feb-2006 20:00
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Edited Well, it doesn't sound overstocked, and it's a nice balance with regards to fish in all levels of the tank. You don't have to get all male livebearers, just keep in mind that a M/F ratio of at least 1:2 is preferred, and that gouramis are notorious fry eaters Another variation would be to choose just one species of livebearer, and then add something like a BN plec for algae control. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 01-Feb-2006 20:28


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