Too overstocked?

[bshenanagins]

1 Rainbow Shark, 2 clown loaches, 2 GBRs, 5 corys, 7 neons, 8 plattys. I know clowns get big and I will move them when necessary as they are only 2 inches long so don't harass me about the clowns lol. I want to add a pair of gold rams as well. I have a 40 gallon breeder planted and is well cycled. Since I am on top of maintenance would I be okay adding the Golds?

 

[Rivercats]

Honestly IMO it's not a good idea. As rams mature, especially pairs, they become more aggressive and territorial. When you add a 2nd pair to that size tank you can have some serious issues. I have 2 pairs in a 100% planted 220g and I still have some serious aggression issues between pairs off and on. Plus you already have rams, cories, and loaches so that is a pretty full bottom dwelling list for a tank that size.

 

[Zimmanski]

I tried to do two pairs of rams in my planted 75, I thought that if I got two different color types they'd have a better chance of living together, I was wrong. I have plenty if hiding spots and broke their lines of sight but they hated each other, now I only have a single pair of GBRs. Just sharing my experience. I wouldn't suggest if for your tank

 

[bshenanagins]

Honestly IMO it's not a good idea. As rams mature, especially pairs, they become more aggressive and territorial. When you add a 2nd pair to that size tank you can have some serious issues. I have 2 pairs in a 100% planted 220g and I still have some serious aggression issues between pairs off and on. Plus you already have rams, cories, and loaches so that is a pretty full bottom dwelling list for a tank that size.

Bummer. Funny thing is my loaches tend to explore the upper realms of my tank much more than the bottom. They like to cuddle on the driftwood. I think my shark does a good job of establishing the pecking order because my ram will tend to bully A
a tetra or loach here and there but for the most part he's more show than bite. I might just see if it pans out and sell them to a friend if it gets too stressful

 

[bshenanagins]

Thanks for the advice you'll probably be right