How many rainbow fish in a 55 gallon?

[dulcisveteranus]

How many Boesemani Rainbow fish can I keep alone in a 55 gallon tank?

 

[LayzorBeams]

Well, they aren't that big of a fish, but they are very active. I would say between 10-15 depending on how much maintenance you are willing to do and if you have good filters. I would also add in about 6-8 Cories as a bottom cleaners, but thats up to you.


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[dulcisveteranus]

How many could I add if i had 4 SAE's and 2 Bolivian rams. The tank will be densely planted with hygrophilia deforms, java fern, swords etc.

 

[LayzorBeams]

Hmm, plants are good, and i will assume you have good filtration, so i would say 10-12 is still a good number, as long as you do weekly water changes of at least 30-40 percent...


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[Fishy Fever]

SAE may be aggressive to each other during breeding season. Looking at your stocking... You could fit a little bit more than ten. A big school of fish looks much better than a small school.


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[dulcisveteranus]

SAE's rarely breed in captivity. Usually if they are not wild caught they are bred through hormone injections. Although it would be cool if fish like SAE's could be bred easily.