reberly
Aquarium Advice Freak
I've been wondering what this formula is based on. I assume aeration, tank shape, water quality, upkeep, filtration and such would make a big difference. I seem to remember reading somewhere that higher aeration allowed for more fish. Is the 1 inch per gallon based on the amount of room they need to swim and be happy or is it more scientific such as the amount of waste an aquarium can effectively handle? I just remember my best friend's tank back in grade school. He had a 10 gallon tank with a one of those crappy in-the-tank corner filters and a couple airstones. He had at least 2 dozen assorted fish in that tank and they not only survived, they THRIVED. He lost MAYBE a couple fish a year, the rest were happy, even breeding every so often. He had to GIVE fish away cause he had too many. It was insane, of course he used to do crazy stuff like washing things in bleach and doing massive (50-60%) water changes every week or two. I never figured out what his secret was, but he was a fishkeeping master. Sorry, I'm rambling, I'll stop now. 8)