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[MissSmish]

Ok, my plan for the tank is the following:

2 Dwarf Gouramis (1 Male, 1 Female)
4 Blue Platys
4 Kuhli Loaches
Possibly some Shrimp (which I know may become food for the gouramis, but as the tank will be quite heavily planted I'm hoping they will have plenty of places to hide)

It's a 100L tank, (Dimensions: 66 x 38 x 49 cm) pump has a 550L/Hr capacity.

I'm aware that the platys will breed, but I have another tank that the fry can go in (housemates spare). My question is, is that list overstocking the tank?

 

[Readingexcalibur]

That is not overstocking, actually I'm surprised your even asking this. However, I would up your loach family, these little interactive guys will be best with 6+.

 

[Fishie]

Is that around 25G or 33Gallons?? If it is 33G then I would say perfectly stocked ( could add more loaches though) and you could do the shrimp idea very well!

 

[Fishie]

That is not overstocking, actually I'm surprised your even asking this. However, I would up your loach family, these little interactive guys will be best with 6+.

+1 about the loaches!!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

It's 26g. Id say you have room for 2 more kuhlis and the shrimp. I'd say quite a lot of them will be eten though.

 

[MissSmish]

Bear in mind I am a complete newbie at tropical tanks - I've had Bettas before and that's about it. I don't want to overstock, because it'll break my heart having to rehome any of the adults.

Thanks!!

 

[Fishie]

Bear in mind I am a complete newbie at tropical tanks - I've had Bettas before and that's about it. I don't want to overstock, because it'll break my heart having to rehome any of the adults.

Thanks!!

Mumma the pro at this stuff!! I know you feel rehoming fish

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Since your a newbie have you learnt about cycling?

 

[MissSmish]

Yes. In fact you're one of three people who taught me about it. my tank was cycled using some filter media from my housemates tank and all levels are perfect.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Awesome! Sorry I didn't remember. So many newbies

 

[MissSmish]

Lol, no problems I wouldn't have had a clue if it weren't for you guys, so thank you!