Stocking Plan

[nomadofthehills]

Ok, I have a 30g H. Each side is 10", and it is 24" tall. I figured out the area, and it comes out slightly less than a 20H.


Could I do tiger barbs in a tank like this? I was thinking a school of 6.

I was also thinking 3-4 ottos, since they can take advantage of the height.

Now, are tiger barbs bottom dwellers or mid dwellers? In the petstores I have worked in, they always stayed near the bottom.

What esle could I add to the tank?

I am setting it up next week, after I get the aquaclear 300/70 for xmas, along with either a steath or theo heater (i gave a list to my mom lol)...

ALso, my water is like 7.6, i read tigers prefer 6.5-7.5. Should I add a little peat or will they be ok?

thanks

 

[rich311k]

I am not sure on the barbs many folks here have them and I am sure will help you out. The ottos will be fine. Leave your PH alone, steady is much better than messing with it. You can keep most any fish in a PH of 7.6.

 

[talloulou]

My tiger barbs swim all over and school pretty well. I definitely wouldn't call them bottem dwellers. I'd say 80% of the time they are mid level.

 

[nomadofthehills]

Cool, thanks