Shall I Finish My Stocking?

[james_fish]

Hi

Tank Size: 200 Litre. 2x U4 Internal filters. Temp:27. pH: 6.7/8

Current Stocking.

1x Golden Gourami
1x RTB Shark
1x Krib
3x BG Rams
3x Burmese Border Loach
4x Odessa Barbs
5x Black Phantom Tetra

Am I fully stocked if I take into consideration of adult sizes or will I be able to squeeze some Hatchets in as a nice surface dweller. I have floating vegetation aswell if you are wondering

 

[VaegaVic]

Might be a bit of a squeeze, but I'm sure you could manage it

While you're out shopping, I think the odessas and black phantoms might like some new playmates

 

[james_fish]

I was considering upping the Tetra's shoal, but never did. I got the 'want something new syndrome' we all get from time to time.

If I do get more Tetras I feel this will disallow me to get some hatchets and if I do get some Hatchets I feel this will disallow me to get more tetras

James.

 

[Assaye]

I'd not get any new species and up the barbs and tetras to 7-8 per school.

 

[james_fish]

I'd not get any new species and up the barbs and tetras to 7-8 per school.

Would that not overstock my tank, if you consider the potential size of all my fish?

James.

 

[VaegaVic]

I'd not get any new species and up the barbs and tetras to 7-8 per school.

Would that not overstock my tank, if you consider the potential size of all my fish?

James.

Well it is a larger tank, why not go for it? If everyone's happy and assuming your filters can handle it, go for it!

 

[james_fish]

I'll get more views and then review the situation at the end of this week & then see where we stand

Keep your thoughts coming guys.

James.

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

What mix of male and female Odessas have you got? If its only one male, you might be perfectly fine, from what I've read. Otherwise, while they will have more bioload than Hatchets, I would add some more females so its at least 2 or 3 females to each male

 

[Assaye]

I'd not get any new species and up the barbs and tetras to 7-8 per school.

Would that not overstock my tank, if you consider the potential size of all my fish?

James.

I think it will push yopur stocking a bit but if you are sensible about your maintainence and have good filtration it won't put it into the danger zone. The fish will be happier as well so you might avoid some stress related problems if the fish don't like being in the smaller schools.