Stocking 40g breeder

[mim]

Hey was curious if I could put 3-4 more fish in my current tank. The fish I would be adding would be similar sized to the ones listed. here are the current inhabitants/filtration. Any help is appreciated!


Filter: Marineland penguin 200

Fish:
3 long finned rosy barbs
4 Panda corys
1 golden wonder killifish
4 amano shrimp
1 black racer nerite snail

 

[EOGoldfish]

I would say definitely get some more rosy barbs and cories. They like the company of there own kind, so they look best and are most interesting in large groups

 

[flchamp89]

I second. Better get groups up that you have.

 

[Barliman]

Agreed, but keep in mind Rosies hit a maximum length of 5-6 inches. I'd think another 1-2 would be nice, though.

 

[mim]

You think the tank size would be fine for a few more without over crowding?

 

[Atucker681]

Hi mim, you are currently at around 45-50% stock on this tank if you added more say 4 more Rosy barbs you'd be at around 75% stocking but keep in mind this would mean at least 30% water change a week

 

[mim]

Hi mim, you are currently at around 45-50% stock on this tank if you added more say 4 more Rosy barbs you'd be at around 75% stocking but keep in mind this would mean at least 30% water change a week

Awesome thanks. I have been doing 25% every week regularly. Thanks for the input!

 

[Atucker681]

Not a problem glad to be of help

 

[flchamp89]

Id recommend you research the benefits of water changes on your own. Ive changed my mentality over the years. Majority are in favor of larger pwc for good reasons.

 

[EOGoldfish]

Id recommend you research the benefits of water changes on your own. Ive changed my mentality over the years. Majority are in favor of larger pwc for good reasons.

+1 Water changes are great for the health of your tank! I'd recommend doing 50% if at all possible

 

[mim]

Thanks for the input I'm going to look into it!