When can I add more fish?

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Stretch

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I picked up 6 Neon Tetras today for my 29 gallon tank. I'd really like to get some German Blue Rams or maybe some Corys next. How much longer should I wait to add more fish? A week, maybe two?
 
Assuming that your tank doesn't start showing ammonia or nitrites, then I'd wait at least a week - but probably no need to wait more than 2 weeks. So, somewhere between 1-2 weeks.

If you had a 10-gal, then that would be different...but in a 29-gal, 1-2 weeks should be fine.

Good luck! :)
 
Depends on if the tank was cycled or not. If not, then no more for quite a while, since ammonia and then nitrite spikes will follow. Neons are not known for thier ability to weather a cycle.
 
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