How Many Of Each

[Amunet]

Alrighty! So whenever our 28 gallon is cycled, we're going to be stocking it with whatever kind of fish my bf wants.
I am wondering how many of these fish we can get though.

Right now, we have 7 danios (there are 4 right now with 3 fry who might or might not make it)
and 3 guppies (if danios don't mess with them.. might need to get them their own tank)

I know bf is wanting to get some tiger barbs as well, green, albino or just regular.. I dunno.... how many of these would everyone suggest?

I'd also like to put in a couple of bottom dwellers as well... maybe albino corys or something. If there is enough room.. how many of those should we get?

 

[mark.w.jones]

Alrighty! So whenever our 28 gallon is cycled, we're going to be stocking it with whatever kind of fish my bf wants.
I am wondering how many of these fish we can get though.

Right now, we have 7 danios (there are 4 right now with 3 fry who might or might not make it)
and 3 guppies (if danios don't mess with them.. might need to get them their own tank)

I know bf is wanting to get some tiger barbs as well, green, albino or just regular.. I dunno.... how many of these would everyone suggest?

I'd also like to put in a couple of bottom dwellers as well... maybe albino corys or something. If there is enough room.. how many of those should we get?

What dimesions are your tank. Really you need a minimum of a 24" long tank for Tiger Barbs, ideally 36" as they are very active fish. They are also happier in a very busy tank with lots of planting, rocks, wood and other bits so they can establish terratories and pecking order. They are much better in bigger groups as they tend then to bug each other then rather than pick on one or two other fish in your tank 8+ ideally. Avoid putting them with any long finned species, guppies particularly so that rules your current tank out or any other species described as "peaceful community fish." That said they are great little fish as long as you are prepared to put the effort in.

Cories are great bottom dwellers and there are loads to choose from. Just do your research and make sure whatever you pick is compatible with your water conditions and other fish.