Got my new 55gal (2nd tank) going. So far have two 2 spot catfish, 2 firemouths and 3 fish that start with a c (?). I have to go back to the store and get the name because I forgot already. I would like to move two red jewels from my other tank and maybe two new turqoise jewels in with them - think they will be ok togethor? Any other colorful fish that would work?
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Fishanatic
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The two spot catfish might kill themselves slowly if they think they don't have enough space.
Also, i'm not sure, but you might be overstocked. For firemouths, you need at least 40 gallons+Catfish need a lot of space(not sure)+3 other fish?+2 jewels that need at least 30 gallons.
You might be overstocked D:
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You might already be over stocked... Off the top of my head, just a pair of firemouth cichlids they will need a minimum of 55 gallons.
garfy
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I would say it depends what your other 3 fish are.Convicts maybe?
Depending on the other 3 fish I don't think your overstocked as long as your filtration is adequate and you stick to 1x 50% water change per week.
Depending on the other 3 fish I don't think your overstocked as long as your filtration is adequate and you stick to 1x 50% water change per week.
Fishanatic
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Actually, 2x50%. I just re-thought about it, he's probably overstocked.
If the 3 other fish were convicts, they might kill the other fish if it's overstocked(If they pair). They get extremely territorial.
The 3 are curviceps, which should stay fairly small. The lfs owner said the catfish wont get much bigger. They are very cool fish (catfish), active, exploring everywhere, I have never seen them before.
It sure dosnt seem like I am overstocked - are you saying it will be in a year or two as they get bigger? If thats the case I guess it will be an excuse to get a bigger tank
It sure dosnt seem like I am overstocked - are you saying it will be in a year or two as they get bigger? If thats the case I guess it will be an excuse to get a bigger tank
garfy
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The 3 are curviceps, which should stay fairly small. The lfs owner said the catfish wont get much bigger. They are very cool fish (catfish), active, exploring everywhere, I have never seen them before.
It sure dosnt seem like I am overstocked - are you saying it will be in a year or two as they get bigger? If thats the case I guess it will be an excuse to get a bigger tank
Your stocking is just fine.Go for it
Fishanatic
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Actually, i think it's a bit over stocked. Just my opinion if you look at the waste production :/Your stocking is just fine.Go for it
garfy
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Those fish in a 4 foot tank is far from overstocked.I don't know how you see it that way....
Fishanatic
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For cichlids and sharks, when i say overstocked, it's linked to territorial. My only concern would be the sharks:/
