Funkyfishgorl
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Iād like help stocking my tank as Iāve heard mixed things online and in pet stores about zebra loaches and a healthy bioload for my tank. I have a 160L / 42 US gallon tank measuring 100cm in length, 50cm high and 40cm wide with plants and driftwood. I have about 20 male guppies in with one ottocinclus, these fish are mature and from my previous tanks.
I got 3 more ottos for the one I have and a zebra loach to help with tank maintenance, however after researching I know they need a shoal to feel happy. Ideally in a couple years when the guppies have died Iād like to add a larger āshowyā fish so I donāt want the recommended shoal of 6 as Iād like the space and the bioload for that future addition and Iād love suggestions for this too. Also, when theyāre older I think 6 would need more than 42 gallons, although Iāve found no definitive answer anywhere.
I added one more today but they are chasing and nipping each other so Iām guessing I should add more and Iād like to know how many more to add? I would like to keep them in this tank their whole lives so I donāt want too many to keep, nor do I want a fully stocked tank with only zebra loaches. Any help and advice on my tank size and stocking would be hugely appreciated.
Tank Size: 42 g
Current Stock: 20 male guppies, 1 otto
In quarantine tank but to be added: 3 ottos, 2 zebra loaches
I got 3 more ottos for the one I have and a zebra loach to help with tank maintenance, however after researching I know they need a shoal to feel happy. Ideally in a couple years when the guppies have died Iād like to add a larger āshowyā fish so I donāt want the recommended shoal of 6 as Iād like the space and the bioload for that future addition and Iād love suggestions for this too. Also, when theyāre older I think 6 would need more than 42 gallons, although Iāve found no definitive answer anywhere.
I added one more today but they are chasing and nipping each other so Iām guessing I should add more and Iād like to know how many more to add? I would like to keep them in this tank their whole lives so I donāt want too many to keep, nor do I want a fully stocked tank with only zebra loaches. Any help and advice on my tank size and stocking would be hugely appreciated.
Tank Size: 42 g
Current Stock: 20 male guppies, 1 otto
In quarantine tank but to be added: 3 ottos, 2 zebra loaches
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