Stocking for 105ltr freshwater tank

[AquaBarb]

Hi guy's and girls,
(Newcomer to the hobby)

Ive got a cycled 105ltr planted tank. (30l x 19h x 14d) At the moment i have 6 zebra danio's in which are doing great and now planning to get them some new buddies.

Over time im hoping to add the following:
2 more zebra danio
6 x cory's
8 x cardinal tetra or 8 x rummys
1 centre piece fish- bolivan ram or a small gourami like a honey.

Would this be ok stocking wise or would this be too many fish? I dont 100% trust what aqadvisor says going off what other forums have said. Any advise would be much appreciated

Many thanks in advance

 

[Byron]

Welcome to TFF and the hobby.

The issue with the suggested stocking is not a problem with respect to numbers/volume but there are some compatibility issues. Zebra danio are very active fish, and this is unsettling to sedate fish like cichlids and gourami, so I would not combine these.

The cories won't mind the danios as the latter remain in the upper level, but I would get a few more cories, they are very social fish and always fare better the more there are of them. You can mix species, most don't seem to mind, though I always try to have a few of each species which does seem to be appreciated.

Either tetra is OK, though if this were me with the active Zebras the rummys would be a better match than cardinals; rummys tend to shoal together much more and they like swimming the tank length.

 

[AquaBarb]

Welcome to TFF and the hobby.

The issue with the suggested stocking is not a problem with respect to numbers/volume but there are some compatibility issues. Zebra danio are very active fish, and this is unsettling to sedate fish like cichlids and gourami, so I would not combine these.

The cories won't mind the danios as the latter remain in the upper level, but I would get a few more cories, they are very social fish and always fare better the more there are of them. You can mix species, most don't seem to mind, though I always try to have a few of each species which does seem to be appreciated.

Either tetra is OK, though if this were me with the active Zebras the rummys would be a better match than cardinals; rummys tend to shoal together much more and they like swimming the tank length.

Thanks for the advise Byron.
Could i just ask if you would recommend cherry barbs instead of the tetras to go with the zebras. Or is this a no go?

Cheers

 

[Byron]

Thanks for the advise Byron.
Could i just ask if you would recommend cherry barbs instead of the tetras to go with the zebras. Or is this a no go?

Cheers

Cherry barb is fine. I can't seem to remember where they prefer to be in the water column, but no issues as they are somewhat lively too; the larger the group the better as males will always be much more colourful when there is a good mix of male/female.

 

[AquaBarb]

Cherry barb is fine. I can't seem to remember where they prefer to be in the water column, but no issues as they are somewhat lively too; the larger the group the better as males will always be much more colourful when there is a good mix of male/female.

Thats good to hear

Thank you for your time