Is this overstocking?

[mPhish]

I have a 10gal tank.
I have-
-6 male guppies
-2 live plants
I want to add
-1 dwarf gourami for centerpiece (probably)
-1-2 more guppies (possibly)

Is the 1" per gallon rule effective or garbage? I've heard both.
Any other ideas welcome and appreciated!

 

[mPhish]

I wouldn't mind adding 1-2 otos or 1-2 of the little cute cory cats instead of more guppies, but if I have no algae do I have to feed them special stuff?

 

[Fatboyfish]

To me that seems ok. If you have no algae you will have to supplement feed. I recommend omega one algae discs. I've read most others ingredients and wasnt pleased with what I saw.
Also I've heard gouramis can be mean. If they are guppies will be no match for them.

 

[mPhish]

@fatboyfish
Do you know for sure if DWARF gouramis are aggressive? Some websites say they are peaceful but I have heard otherwise as well.

 

[PNWaquarist]

@fatboyfish
Do you know for sure if DWARF gouramis are aggressive? Some websites say they are peaceful but I have heard otherwise as well.

I'd be concerned that the gouramis would mistake the guppies for other gouramis and fin-nip them. Then again, I've never kept either fish.

In terms of bioload, you're fine.

 

[carter_beyer]

I personally have never kept gouramis and guppies together but I have a friend who has them and haven't seen any problems yet but it really depends on the fish's personality


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[dragon14]

If you're going to get pygmy catfish or ottos, they really should be in a bigger group, so I would advise against them since you don't have room for a group of 6 or more.

I would be concerned about the dwarf gourami possibly trying to snack on the guppies.

 

[ppo8820]

Id skip the dwarf gourami as 25% of them now have a virus that makes them die in a few months. Its due to in-breeding, and it sucks as they are such cool fish. I would get a honey gourami. They are very cute and peaceful.

 

[lilme]

i have had guppys with dwarf gourami
and it worked out fine for 6 months then the gourami died due to amonia spike

 

[surfnturf]

My dwarf gourami is a little aggressive. Especially towards my german blue ram. He will chase her sometimes but that's about it. I say give it a try and see how it goes. Every fish is different.


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[jayellestevens]

I have a wonderful dwarf gouramis that is super peaceful. He's in a tank with long finned skirt tetras and a cobra guppy. They get along very well. My gouramis tends to swim closer to the bottom where my guppy swims closer to the top. But they pass each other often

 

[dcutl002]

I have a 10gal tank.
I have-
-6 male guppies
-2 live plants
I want to add
-1 dwarf gourami for centerpiece (probably)
-1-2 more guppies (possibly)

Is the 1" per gallon rule effective or garbage? I've heard both.
Any other ideas welcome and appreciated!

according to aquarium advisor AqAdvisor - Intelligent Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium Stocking Calculator and Aquarium Tank/Filter Advisor with 6 guppies you are at 101% for a 10 gallon tank.

 

[Coursair]

Livebearers have a large bioload. I would not add more fish.

Add more plants


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[RadMax8]

I've got 5 guppies in a planted 10 gal and I'd say the bio load is plenty for me. What are your nitrates like before your water changes?


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