Stocking levels

[imajica]

Just wanted some advice on what I have so far in these three tanks in regards to stocking levels.

48 us gallons (180 litres)

2 Black Mollies
3 Platys
3 Giant Danios

16 us gallons (60 litres)

5 Guppies

And the one I think I have overstocked

10 us gallons BIUBE (37 litres)

6 Neon tetras
6 Glowlight tetras
4 Platys

Any help on how much more fish I can stock in each tank or if I need to adjust stock levels would greatly appreciated.

 

[Annastasia]

The first 2 tanks look awesome, not overstocked at all. You are right, though, the 10 gallon is overstocked.

So. I would probably just keep the Platies in there, and then put 1 Tetra School in one tank, and the other tetra school in the other, and maybe make them a liiiiittle bigger. Preferably the Glowlights with the Guppies, because they are less likely to nip their tails. For the 10, you could probably add some Pygmy Cories, or Otos. Same with the 16. And for the 48...it's really up to you. You won't have too much room, once the fish are full grown...but maybe some kind of bottom level fish?

 

[imajica]

Thanks for your reply.

I was looking at the fish in the Biube earlier and they just dont look happy. Im gonna take you up on your suggestion.
Forgot to say I have about 10 three week old fry in the biube as well. Should I leave them in there?

 

[Annastasia]

Platy fry, I'm guessing? You can, for a little while...but they are going to get too big and overstock the tank in a bit. Maybe grow them up a bit in there, then take the males to the fish store, or give them to somebody, and just keep the females, so you don't have fry. Maybe put them in the 48? Or just give them away as well.

 

[Fish 'R' Fun]

10 Gallon is overstocked, i would move some of them into another tank. As for your guppy tank i would keep it exactly how it is becuase they breed very easily, as everyone know.

 

[sylvia]

You should also add a couple more giant danios.