How Many More Fish?

[Boromir]

Hello people,

Ive really gotten into fishkeeping and Im really happy with how things are getting along so far. The only down bits ive had since getting my tank was the small pleco dying on me on introduction to the tank, the pesky small snails and my dog eating all the fish food

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Im also happy with the fish Ive got and the stats for the tank water. I am just going ask a few questions for the people of the forum to answer please.

In my signature I have listed the size of my tank and the fish I have in there. How many more fish could I get without causing any trouble?
I am planning to up the number of Neons to 15 and the glowlights to 10. But also I have 3 diferent types of corys and want to bring there numbers upto 6 each and also I want to have 5 clown loaches instead of 3. Also Im wanting a pleco to eat all the algae, But Im worried that I will have too many bottom feeding fish will this be a problem?

Other fish Im wanting is a Betta will he if I have space for him be alright with the other fish ive got?

Ive put up a video of my tank below hopefully. If you have any tips or ideas please reply. Planning on getting an external filter and maybe changing to sand in the future.

http/s227.beta.photobucket.com/user/dustyfox1000/media/WP_20121112_195745Z.mp4.html

 

[Flute]

Upping all of your current stock that need larger groups is definitely a good idea- they'll all be much happier for it and I would wait and see how you go from there. The larger groups might make the tank seem more complete for you, or let you get a better idea of how much space you have left.

Just a little note on the betta- I really don't think one would do well in your tank for various reasons. The biggest reason being is that he'll be a huge target for any fin nipping fish- the angel, tetras, and possibly what ever species your dwarf cichlid is (what is that, by the way? If something like an apistogramma you could always add a few more). Another reason is their long fins make them not the greatest of swimmers- they're labyrinth fish, so need to get to the surface to breath. Deep tanks make it difficult for them to get to the top and they can tire out, which will make them a target for other fish.

If you don't know what type of cichlid your dwarf is, try and get a photo and we'll do our best to ID it for you

 

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Betta won't get on with your angel fish

 

[Boromir]

Ok no getting a betta then

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This is the best pic I could get of her with my camara phone and trust her to be doing a poo.

Thanks

 

[Flute]

That's a krib, which can be a bit funny sometimes, so you'll have to be careful what you mix with them. I have never had kribs, so can't give much info or advice on what is compatible sorry. Hopefully someone with more knowledge on them will come along and give you a hand.

Just out of curiosity, what's your pH? As you've got quite a mix of species from different countries in there

 

[Boromir]

Ok thanks, she seems to be ok with everything else in there do you think i should get her a mate?

Also the ph is Ph7.0 tested it 3 times to be sure.