Overstocked?

[GeorgeFrancis222]

Hey guys, I have a 15 gallon tank and was it has 5 Sterba's Corydora in it.
I was wondering if I could have some neons in there too? It's quite long.

Many thanks,

GF

 

[siva]

Neons would be great for that tank. Sterbai cories get a bit large for it though. A smaller cory like panda's would be much better.

 

[GeorgeFrancis222]

So I've got 8 neon tetras and 7 panda corys is that ok? I have a 15 gallon tank, I think I put too much gravel in there because I can only fit about 9 gallons of water in there, what should I do? Is that ok?

 

[librarygirl]

You're fully stocked now, IMO. You added the Pandas with the Sterbai?

Can you post a pic of the tank? How high is the gravel? If it's more than 2-3 inches you can take some out.

Also how new is this tank? Was it cycled? What filter do you have?

I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?!

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/guide-to-starting-a-freshwater-aquarium-186089.html

 

[GeorgeFrancis222]

No no I have the Sterbai in a different, tank now. The tank is fully cycled and has been going since october, I have 2 filters, 1 designed for up to 15 gallon and 1 for up to 40 gallon, both bacteria full. I have two incase I need to insta cycle my hospital tank my gravel is about 3 inches, how should i take some out without clouding the water with the plant nutrient underneath?