memeaquarist
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Aug 6, 2017
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Hey!
I am a beginner in the aquarium hobby.
I own a 20 gallon tank.
I have 24 tropical freshwater fish living it.
I have lost 5 in the last 2 weeks[emoji853] But I replaced them.
I have read several articles about overcrowding, but the lady at my local fish store said that I could keep up to 40 tropical fish in my tank, so I thought 24 would be fine.
They seem to be happy and healthy for the most part, but I feel like I am doing many things wrong.
My aquarium has a filter, heater, natural plants,
natural gravel, a log and some rocks. (Hiding spaces provided).
Many people have told me I lost those 5 fish due to stress caused by the transition. I really don't want to make them suffer and I don't want to lose anymore fish.
What can I do? Am I doing something wrong?
I am a beginner in the aquarium hobby.
I own a 20 gallon tank.
I have 24 tropical freshwater fish living it.
I have lost 5 in the last 2 weeks[emoji853] But I replaced them.
I have read several articles about overcrowding, but the lady at my local fish store said that I could keep up to 40 tropical fish in my tank, so I thought 24 would be fine.
They seem to be happy and healthy for the most part, but I feel like I am doing many things wrong.
My aquarium has a filter, heater, natural plants,
natural gravel, a log and some rocks. (Hiding spaces provided).
Many people have told me I lost those 5 fish due to stress caused by the transition. I really don't want to make them suffer and I don't want to lose anymore fish.
What can I do? Am I doing something wrong?