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Old 07-01-2009, 10:55 AM   #8
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You have a beautiful tank. I'd recommend something else... instead of 3x6, go with 12 of one type. You will see much more natural and interesting behaviors IMO without quite so much concern towards "over-stocking". You can add 4 or 6 at a time and shouldn't have any issues.
You will also have the added benefit of spreading out the aggression of the barbs so they may not be quite so mean to the others (your Gourami for example)
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