how much is too much?

[Passatryde]

I have a 55g with 5 neons, 5 rasbora, a pleco, two columbian tetras, 4 guppy and 3 shrimp... how much more can i add?

 

[Borderlesscott]

You could do a lot more of each of the fish you have or go for a few bigger fish, just depends on the type of fish your looking for, a lot of possibilities.

 

[Samzter]

I have a 55g with 5 neons, 5 rasbora, a pleco, two columbian tetras, 4 guppy and 3 shrimp... how much more can i add?

If I were you do this:
8 neons
8 rasbora
6 columbian tetras
4 guppies
3 shrimp
What kind of pleco do you have?

 

[Borderlesscott]

You would still have room left over even with those numbers, but don't add to much at once or you could end up with a Mini Cycle. I have a Clown Pleco and a young Black Eye Bristlenose, in separate tanks.

 

[Passatryde]

If I were you do this:
8 neons
8 rasbora
6 columbian tetras
4 guppies
3 shrimp
What kind of pleco do you have?

Its just your regular old common pleco. i was thinking rams or angelfish

 

[vanimal]

If you upped all the numbers like stated above you could add a pair of Rams or one Angel.

 

[Passatryde]

If you upped all the numbers like stated above you could add a pair of Rams or one Angel.

Why are you guys recommending i add more if the ones i have?

 

[Passatryde]

Why are you guys recommending i add more if the ones i have?

Btw im not trying to be a smarta@%... Im legitamitely asking. want to know the logic

 

[Borderlesscott]

The bigger the tank the more fish you can put in, depending on type, size, aggression it's just a personal preference you don't have to but if you have the space it's up to you.
Try this AqAdvisor - Intelligent Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium Stocking Calculator and Aquarium Tank/Filter Advisor

I use it as a very rough guide to see what would be possible for my tanks with the filteration I have - do not take as 100% accurate but more of a rough guide.

 

[Samzter]

By upping the number of the ones you have will make them happier and feel secure, you may want to rehome that pleco as it can get over a foot long. Why don't you get a bulldog or bristle nose pleco instead.

 

[vanimal]

By upping the number of the ones you have will make them happier and feel secure, you may want to rehome that pleco as it can get over a foot long. Why don't you get a bulldog or bristle nose pleco instead.

Yeah they're schooling fish and are happier in bigger groups+ they look better!

 

[emerald76]

That pleco needs a 125 or more. Don't add anything until it's gone

 

[vanimal]

That pleco needs a 125 or more. Don't add anything until it's gone

Plecos need that much space?

 

[Talvari]

Certain ones do. "Common" plecos get to be between 18 -24 inches. In anything smaller than a 75 gallon, they would not even be able to turn around. They also have a relatively larger bio load, and smaller tanks usually do not have enough algae for them to remain healthy. 125 gallons is going to at least guarantee that they have enough space to swim, that their waste is not going to become an issue, and that there is enough algae growing to at least keep them somewhat sated along with algae wafers and veggies.

Pit bull/rubber lip plecos, clown plecos, bristlenose... Off the top of my head, those three would make a much better selection for your sized tank.

 

[Passatryde]

That pleco needs a 125 or more. Don't add anything until it's gone

Ive been thinking when he gets big ill just put him in my pond...its like 400 gallon. what temperatures are they good in?