60 Litre Stocking

[Fishywishy333]

Hi everyone, at the moment in my 60 litre I have 10 rummynose tetras and some shrimp. Is this the limit or could I have some more fish? I was thinking of adding maybe 3 guppies, would this be okay or should I just leave it?

If that is too many fish, could I get a couple of snails? If so, what kind?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Sophie]

Snails are a fantastic addition to any tank. I'll leave the stocking question to another member but I do know snails don't add much at all to the bio-load of the tank so even if you are stocked, a few snails wouldn't hurt.
You could have ago at finding some Nerite snails, these can be commonly found under the name Zebra Snail among a few others. Their eggs are unable to hatch in fresh water so you will not become over run with them if they do decide to spawn!
 
Red Spotted Nerite:
 

 
 
Zebra Nerite:
 

 
 
Horned Nerite:
 

 
 
These three are the top three I see most in fish shops

 

[Paradise3]

I'd say the Rummynose are fully stocking it now and maybe even overstocking it. I personally wouldn't keep Rummynose in any less than 100l as they are active fish and grow to 2in long.
 
You could add a Nerite Snail if you'd like or some more shrimp(what shrimp do you have already?)

 

[Zante]

I'd say the Rummynose are fully stocking it now and maybe even overstocking it. I personally wouldn't keep Rummynose in any less than 100l as they are active fish and grow to 2in long.
 

Agreed, I have 15 in my 400 litre and they look amazing, schooling as they cruise the tank. I can't imagine much schooling behaviour in a 60 litre tank, which means you loose what is possibly the best reason to get these fish.

 

[Paradise3]

 

I'd say the Rummynose are fully stocking it now and maybe even overstocking it. I personally wouldn't keep Rummynose in any less than 100l as they are active fish and grow to 2in long.
 

Agreed, I have 15 in my 400 litre and they look amazing, schooling as they cruise the tank. I can't imagine much schooling behaviour in a 60 litre tank, which means you loose what is possibly the best reason to get these fish.
 

 
Exactly my reasoning. I've seen some impressive set-ups with Rummy-Nose in, all of which were over 100l and they do look amazing when exhibiting the natural shoaling behaviour in a big tank

 

[Fishywishy333]

Thanks for the replies, I am thinking about some nerite snails now.

I'd say the Rummynose are fully stocking it now and maybe even overstocking it. I personally wouldn't keep Rummynose in any less than 100l as they are active fish and grow to 2in long.
 
You could add a Nerite Snail if you'd like or some more shrimp(what shrimp do you have already?)

I understand that they are really active and I probably should have got other fish, but I have them now. I have Amano shrimp and I love them!

I'd say the Rummynose are fully stocking it now and maybe even overstocking it. I personally wouldn't keep Rummynose in any less than 100l as they are active fish and grow to 2in long.

Agreed, I have 15 in my 400 litre and they look amazing, schooling as they cruise the tank. I can't imagine much schooling behaviour in a 60 litre tank, which means you loose what is possibly the best reason to get these fish.

They actually show a lot of schooling behaviour, including chasing each other about playfully and sticking together all the time.

Once again, thanks for the replies!

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

These 10 Rummynose Tetras deserve an upgrade to at least a 90cm long tank, you already overstocking the 60l by some margin.

 

[Paradise3]

These 10 Rummynose Tetras deserve an upgrade to at least a 90cm long tank, you already overstocking the 60l by some margin.

 
So I'm not the only one who would like them in a bigger tank? I thought it was just me...