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[Tropical234]

I have had a freshwater tank for over a month now and i am afraid it might be overstocked. At pets at home, they have “fish points” which helps not overcrowd your tank. I have a 65 litre tank which has five mollies and 9 male guppies. I am really worried because i want them to have a good life. Please give me some advice for this

 

[BBradbury]

Your 16 Gallon Tank

I have had a freshwater tank for over a month now and i am afraid it might be overstocked. At pets at home, they have “fish points” which helps not overcrowd your tank. I have a 65 litre tank which has five mollies and 9 male guppies. I am really worried because i want them to have a good life. Please give me some advice for this

Hello Trop...

Livebearing fish can overpopulate a smaller tank in a very short time, provided they get good water conditions. If you have any female Mollies, they can have up to 80 fry. If only a dozen or so live to maturity, your tank will become crowded. I would keep the water clean with a large water change every few days and make plans to move the Mollies.

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