SilverSageClev
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How important is tank size vs filtration capacity when it comes to stocking?
Iāve had tanks for years but Iāve always sort of guessed at stocking based on the old āone gallon per inchā rule. I know itās not a very good rule but honestly I donāt have the experience to do anything more specific.
I want to add a few fish to my 29 gallon tank because my husband added a mollie and a swordtail to my tank on a whim and without my permission. Iād love to add two more mollies and two more swordtails. As adults (they are currently pretty small) this would put me at 1ā under the maximum inches according to this rule. The other inhabitants are kuhli loaches, guppies, a snail, ghost shrimp, and a Bristlenose pleco (also currently tiny).
Usually I donāt like to push the limit on numbers because I know the rule Iām using is not all that reliable, but tank is planted and has TWO 30 gallon WhisperIQ filters.
Considering the plants, filtration, and current inhabitants, what are your thoughts on the proposed additions?
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Iāve had tanks for years but Iāve always sort of guessed at stocking based on the old āone gallon per inchā rule. I know itās not a very good rule but honestly I donāt have the experience to do anything more specific.
I want to add a few fish to my 29 gallon tank because my husband added a mollie and a swordtail to my tank on a whim and without my permission. Iād love to add two more mollies and two more swordtails. As adults (they are currently pretty small) this would put me at 1ā under the maximum inches according to this rule. The other inhabitants are kuhli loaches, guppies, a snail, ghost shrimp, and a Bristlenose pleco (also currently tiny).
Usually I donāt like to push the limit on numbers because I know the rule Iām using is not all that reliable, but tank is planted and has TWO 30 gallon WhisperIQ filters.
Considering the plants, filtration, and current inhabitants, what are your thoughts on the proposed additions?
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