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bigmac1878

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i'm not refering to the garments that ladies wear, but how many fish in a tank.
apart from the 1" per gallon rule of thumb, are there any other general rules on stocking.
i realise that fully grown size and compatability are an issue.
 
That depends on which type of fish you are stocking with. Some require plenty of swimming space that go above and beyond 1" per gal. For example, putting an African Cichlid in a 10 gal tank is not healthy for the fish. If it is a mbuna it will probably grow to about 5 inches which keeps it well under the 1" per gal, but they require a lot more swimming space. There really isn't a general rule. It varies per fish.
 
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