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Will I be overstocked?

2K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by  adpierin11 
#1 ·
Tomorrow I'm picking up my new 30 gallons tank! I still need to cycle it but using my 10g's filter stuff and water it won't take long. I have been trying to come up with a stocking, and I'd like your input on this:

6 corydoras trilineus

1 honey gourami
5 diamond tetras

3 guppies


I use peat in my filter to soften the water and my ph is at 7, so I think it's suitable for everyone...so what do you think? Overstocked? Juuusssss fine?
 
#4 ·
I have to disagree with Cody, your at your max capacity with all the fish listed...........Diamond Tetras can get 3 inches along with the cories, if you go by the 1 inch per gallon rule your already over the limit, not to mention the gourami and guppies, lucky for you, most of your fish have a very small bio-load..........I would be worried about swimming room when they reach adulthood
 
#7 ·
It it was my tank (and it's not) and my heart was set on the diamonds I'd get them. You've got 36" of swimming room and nearly half of your tank's occupants are bottom dwellers. The inch per gallon rule is a basic guideline. In addition to potential adult size the water strata each species occupies should be taken into account. I think you've got the room for a larger school of diamonds than 5. They are a beautiful fish and would look awesome in a larger school.
 
#9 ·
The 1" of fish per gallon thing isn't a rule, or even a good suggestion.

In terms of bioload you're probably fine. Swimming room, you're probably ok but you'd be on the lower end for an active 2.5 to 3" fish.
 
#11 ·
Personally I think you are fine, and can add a couple more tetras. As long as you do weekly water changes you will be fine.
 
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