I've got a 90g with 2 Rena's XP3s running - It houses 16 fish so far (3 plecs, 6 bosemani rainbows, 5 cherry barbs, and 2 gouramis)
I have in mind to get either 5 denison barbs or 12 cardinal tetras
Can I get them all or one or the other
I don't quite know when there might be *too many* fish in this tank - I want them all but I'd rather the fish be happy
Any input is greatly appreciated.
p.s.
I kept some zebras about 12 yrs ago when they were relatively new to the hobby and highest price was $50 - and the news that they were dying on most fishkeepers. My 3 stayed with me for almost a yr and then sadly died off as little was known about their dietary needs (and I was a pleco fanatic then with 3 tanks and 8 plecos so it was especially heartwrenching) In a few mos I intend to get a 20g zebra breeder as I become re-educated in the hobby, so this question about tank stocking is pretty important to me.
Tank Stocking Question
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Standard rate is 12" per square foot of surface area for a comunity tank, though I would reduce this if you want to keep more plecs as they do require more oxygen, and if you want to keep zebs happy you will need a higher temp than is the norm for comunity fish (this reduces the oxygen further!).
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I have both denisonii and cards. They do not work well together in the same tank. The barbs are a very active fish which puts off the cards who do not understand this larger fish is not a danger. Instead of schooling, the cards hid in the plants all the time.
The cards are now in with 5 similarly sized SAEs which don't seem to worry the cards as much.
The cards are now in with 5 similarly sized SAEs which don't seem to worry the cards as much.
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