Stocking Ideas for a 65L (17g) — Need Opinions Fast!

[targetfish]

Stocking Ideas for a 65L (17g) — Need Opinions Fast!


Hey!


Just set up a new 65L tank and I’d love some stocking advice. I’ve mostly kept Bettas before, so this is my biggest project yet.


Here’s what I’m thinking:

• 8–10 Harlequin Rasboras
• 5–6 Panda Cories
• 1–2 Honey Gouramis

Couple questions:

• Is this over/understocked?
• Would you adjust the numbers?
• Any must-know tips/quirks about these fish that don’t show up in the basic care guides?
• And if you think I should swap/add something, what would you put in a peaceful 65L?

The tank will be fully cycled, planted, filtered, heated, etc. Just looking for some real-world input before I commit.


Excited to hear your ideas — hit me with your best stocking combos!

 

[Essjay]

Before deciding on fish species, you need to know that hardness, of GH, of your water. Fish kept in the 'wrong' hardness won't live as long as they should. The fish you mention are all soft water fish.
If you are on mains water, your water provider's website should give your hardness. Look for a number and the unit of hardness (there are several different units they could use)