Overstocking 55gallon Tank

[Cornstar]

I think I had been overstocking because I constantly see fish on sale and it was hard for me to resist. If I need to return some to a LFS, I was hoping for some suggestions on which I would need to return.

Currently is the stock in my well planted 55g
- 2 kribensis not a pair, but if pair I will place in a 20g long.
- 3 fat tiger barbs
- 2 albino tiger barbs
- 5 Mickey Mouse Platys
- 3 zebra danios
- 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco
- 1 2-inch silver tipped shark.
- 3 mysterious snails


For the shark, I am aware that it will grow to 14 inch. I will properly return it to my LFS when it grows to 5-6 inches. I just like it because of its behavior and it's beauty.

Now, I just want to point out that there are no aggression amongst the fishes, I have been watching them for the past few days.

 

[GodFan]

I think I had been overstocking because I constantly see fish on sale and it was hard for me to resist. If I need to return some to a LFS, I was hoping for some suggestions on which I would need to return.

Currently is the stock in my well planted 55g
- 2 kribensis not a pair, but if pair I will place in a 20g long.
- 3 fat tiger barbs
- 2 albino tiger barbs
- 5 Mickey Mouse Platys
- 3 zebra danios
- 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco
- 1 2-inch silver tipped shark.
- 3 mysterious snails


For the shark, I am aware that it will grow to 14 inch. I will properly return it to my LFS when it grows to 5-6 inches. I just like it because of its behavior and it's beauty.

Now, I just want to point out that there are no aggression amongst the fishes, I have been watching them for the past few days.

I think you are ok but could be better. This is what I think would be better IMO:
Rehome the kribs and tiger barbs
Add more zebra danios to fill out the school

 

[DukeNukem713]

your fine

 

[Cornstar]

I think you are ok but could be better. This is what I think would be better IMO:
Rehome the kribs and tiger barbs
Add more zebra danios to fill out the school

Thanks. How many more should I get? Would the kribs and barbs be ok in a 20l gallon?

 

[GodFan]

Thanks. How many more should I get? Would the kribs and barbs be ok in a 20l gallon?

I honestly dont know about kribs other than they are cichlids. The barbs should be in schools of I think 6 or more. I would sugest you get a few more but it may not be a big deal.

 

[GodFan]

oh yea sorry. The zebras I would recomend at least 3 more but a few more would be great!

 

[Cornstar]

oh yea sorry. The zebras I would recomend at least 3 more but a few more would be great!

Thanks! Going to get some today!

 

[GodFan]

I think youll love it! They are playful and theyre mating ritual is cool!

 

[Derekkaine]

What filter u using on the tank?

 

[Cornstar]

What filter u using on the tank?

Only have 1 HOB emperor 400.