Adding to my 55

[Charlie_Tuna]

I have a question about stocking my 55. Currently there are 4 angels, 6 bronze cory cats and a gold nugget pleco. Its been up and running for close to 2 years now. I was thinking about adding a small school of cardinals. Would this be ok or is it considered overstocking?

 

[smb]

Space-wise it would be ok depending on the filtration, but the Angels will eat the cardinals in time.

 

[crimsontsavo]

oh goodies,another person to brainpick! hehe.
Since you want tetras but your angels will eat them.....have you thought about Flagfin Shiners? They resemble tertras/ red tailed sharks, and get a bit over two inches long-they are pretty chunky and should be able to fend off an angel attack. ..Very easy fish to keep, they dont require alot of work at all! If you cant catch them yourself (i dont know where you live) you can try a bait store-but keep them in a seperate tank until you are sure they are healthy.They are amazing fish with great personalities. Brightly coloured too! They are a schooling fish-so get no less than three or they will remain stressed out and eventually might die.