Stocking

[iihay]

Hi,

I have a 49l tank stocked with 4 platys, 1 female betta, 1 pygmy cory (amazing little chap) 2 dwarf gouramis (males, bad news I know, one has already been away for a spell but I have him back again) Plus one other fish grows to 1.5" can't remember what it is at the moment!

Do I have room for more, if so what would work in here, something different, another pygmy cory perhaps?

Suggestions appreciated even f you think this is full as the second gourami is probably going to have to be rehomed anyway.

Cheers

Iain

 

[lilfishie]

the tank is approx 12 US gal, keeping gourami with bettas is very risky even if female, so i would return one or the other then up the cory to 4/5

 

[mark.w.jones]

the tank is approx 12 US gal, keeping gourami with bettas is very risky even if female, so i would return one or the other then up the cory to 4/5

Agreed, although I am interested in this "other fish" as being that size it is likely to be a schooling species which needs to live in a group of 5+

 

[iihay]

the tank is approx 12 US gal, keeping gourami with bettas is very risky even if female, so i would return one or the other then up the cory to 4/5

Agreed, although I am interested in this "other fish" as being that size it is likely to be a schooling species which needs to live in a group of 5+

When I get home I'll find out what it is, I'm travelling at the moment. It was on it's own in a tank at the LFS and my son spotted it. It may be hugely inappropriate but it does seem happy. Will let you know!

Iain

 

[iihay]

the tank is approx 12 US gal, keeping gourami with bettas is very risky even if female, so i would return one or the other then up the cory to 4/5

Agreed, although I am interested in this "other fish" as being that size it is likely to be a schooling species which needs to live in a group of 5+

Back home and it's a black skirt tetra.

Iain

 

[shockshockshad]

that definately needs to be in a school. tetras are naturaly schooling fish. they need to be in groups with at least 5-6.

 

[mark.w.jones]

As suspected. Your ither fish did turn out to be a schooling one and needs to be returned. It will not live a remotely happy or comfortable life on its own.

 

[iihay]

As suspected. Your ither fish did turn out to be a schooling one and needs to be returned. It will not live a remotely happy or comfortable life on its own.

Thanks chaps, your help is appreciated. I shall take it back or get a new tank! I have so much to learn but this is so addictive.

Iain