Aquarium stocking

[smoutylad22]

I'm in need of another addition to my aquarium. I currently have 1 guppy, 2 platys, 5 cardinal tetra, 4 red cherry shrimp and 3 black malaysian trumpet snails. According to AqAdviser.com my filtration capacity is 265% and my stocking level is 68%. Does anybody have some suggestions as to what I could add to my aquarium?

 

[Fishguy1111]

how big is the tank?

 

[smoutylad22]

how big is the tank?

Hi,

 

[dcutl002]

I'm in need of another addition to my aquarium. I currently have 1 guppy, 2 platys, 5 cardinal tetra, 4 red cherry shrimp and 3 black malaysian trumpet snails. According to AqAdviser.com my filtration capacity is 265% and my stocking level is 68%. Does anybody have some suggestions as to what I could add to my aquarium?

My suggestion: More plants, less fish. Do not overstock your tank. Sooner or later you will eventually have a problem with Nitrates or "Mature Tank Syndrome". The biggest mistake most Aquarists make is........overpopulating the tank.

 

[smoutylad22]

My suggestion: More plants, less fish. Do not overstock your tank. Sooner or later you will eventually have a problem with Nitrates or "Mature Tank Syndrome". The biggest mistake most Aquarists make is........overpopulating the tank.

Ok thanks for your advice.

 

[Mebbid]

How about adding some more guppies and platies?

 

[dcutl002]

I don't want to sound too negative, but do keep up with partial water changes...vacuuming the gravel and removing the gunk.