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[philipbouchard_davies]

Hi! I'm Phil i'm 15 and i live in fort mcmurray alberta canada. I have a 5.5 gallon tank which is getting a makeover it will become planted and have:

1 oto
3 red cherry shrimp
2 amano shrimp
2 male endlers livebearer
6-8 galaxy microrabora

just here to talk about fish!

Phil

 

[discus_lover]

you overcrowded your tank..try to keep less fish now...otherwise you'll have problem regarding water parameter...

 

[demasonisrule]

Hi, and to the forums!

As stated, your tank is overcrowded. Do you have space to upgrade to a larger tank? that would probably be your best option

If you can't upgrade, I would suggest getting rid of some fish.

 

[Assaye]

Hi! I'm Phil i'm 15 and i live in fort mcmurray alberta canada. I have a 5.5 gallon tank which is getting a makeover it will become planted and have:

1 oto
3 red cherry shrimp
2 amano shrimp
2 male endlers livebearer
6-8 galaxy microrabora

just here to talk about fish!

Phil

Hi there! Great little tank, but it is a bit over crowded. Do you think you would be able to get an 8-10 gallon tank? Your fish are tiny and a great size but you do have just a few too many for the small space, plus the oto needs at least 3 buddies, ideally 5. A 10 gallon would give you loads of space for extra plants (which the fish would LOVE) and some slightly more powerful filtration.

If you don't already have all of the fish yet (I couldn't work out from your post) and you don't want a bigger tank, I'd suggest dropping 2 galaxy rasbora and the oto as a minimum, and ideally the two endlers as well. I know that's a lot but 5.5 USG is a teeeeny tank.

What sort of filtration are you planning to run? Any ideas for plants?