No idea what to do now...

[mr.waffles1842]

im in a pickle. i have a cory cat problem, and have no idea what my fish plan is after i get my cory problem sorted out. anyhoo, heres what ive been toying with.

2 platys (sunset fire)
3 otos
4 corys
1 honey dwarf gourami
6 harlequin rasboras

thats it. however, i have been playing with the idea of adding a school of bloodfin tetras to the plan, but i worry it may be overstocking... any ideas?

 

[librarygirl]

How large is the tank and what filter(s) are you running on it?

 

[mr.waffles1842]

How large is the tank and what filter(s) are you running on it?

25 gallons, 2 marineland biowheel filters...

 

[mr.waffles1842]

Anyone have an answer?

 

[tinkster87]

Have you used aqadvisor to get a rough idea? I know some people disagree with how much it says to stock but at least it will give you a close to perfect number.

 

[mr.waffles1842]

Have you used aqadvisor to get a rough idea? I know some people disagree with how much it says to stock but at least it will give you a close to perfect number.

a great site! i may not get the DG now though...

 

[bruinsbro1997]

AqAdvisor IMO should be used as a rough ballpark estimate to get an idea of what you can do, not something you should go as a guideline.

You could get a DG, but don't you already have one in your tank?

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

AqAdvisor IMO should be used as a rough ballpark estimate to get an idea of what you can do, not something you should go as a guideline.

You could get a DG, but don't you already have one in your tank?

Agreed. AqAdvisor doesn't always take into account all the factors. Like the effect of plants. So it can give a ballpark but I wouldn't use it as a end all. Just my opinion. Great tool none the less. Honestly I think your stocking is fine really.

 

[skiweeangel]

AqAdvisor IMO should be used as a rough ballpark estimate to get an idea of what you can do, not something you should go as a guideline.

Agree that it is a ball park, but I love it none the less. It's fun to mix and match. And has also come up with a few facts that I was unaware of. I was able to double check these facts and find that the site is fairly reliable.

 

[mr.waffles1842]

AqAdvisor IMO should be used as a rough ballpark estimate to get an idea of what you can do, not something you should go as a guideline.

You could get a DG, but don't you already have one in your tank?

I understand that, but i thought it was pretty interesting and pretty useful. no, i do not have a DG yet, but i saw some spectacular looking honeys at petco. i am not planning on getting any more fish until i get my aquascaping finished. im trying to get plants for low lighting so my otos can hide.

 

[mr.waffles1842]

oh, ne other thing. i originally had 4 panda corys in my school. now, since 2 died, im afraid the 2 new ones im planning on getting wont school with my old ones. any advice?

 

[absolutangel04]

Corys love each other. The new ones will definitely school with the old ones. I think the best thing to watch is when I add a new cory to the tank. He goes to the bottom, hides, and then he realizes that there are more corys down there! Then, they all go crazy swimming together and having fun.

 

[jetajockey]

as long as they are the same species or closely related species they will school together.

 

[mr.waffles1842]

awesome! now i know the corys wont reject each other!

 

[mr.waffles1842]

can anyone tell me how many bloodfin tetras to a school? people say 4, 5, and 6. i know harlequins should be in groups of 6 or more.

 

[tinkster87]

I would say at least 5 imo