What Fish And How Many.

[AMcGregor]

Hi all,

We are new to the tropical fish scene and only into the 4th week of our tank, the tank is 150 litre in size and currently the water is good and stable on the dip strips, and to double check we also took some water into the shop for a more accurate test which was also fine. Ph was stable at 7 with very low nitrate.

We followed the advise for set up etc and left for 2 weeks prior to adding fish.

We were however, I think given some bad advise when choosing our first fish?

We currently have 5 tiger barbs (3 green and 2 tiger) 2 rosy barbs and 2 koi angel fish. Currently all is well in the tank but I have read conflicting info that the angel fish may not be the best companions for the nippy tiger barbs??

We would also like more fish, but would like advise on, how many fish the tank we have will support, would more be recommended etc and also what fish to mix with the barbs so the get along. I would like a shark of some kind if possible but obviously depends on compatibility.

As much info as possible would be fantastic.

Thanks

 

[Smells a bit fishy]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you have done what so many of us on here have done ( me included) which is followed our LFS's ( Local fish shop) advise.

First of all you havn't cycled your tank, so you are now in a fish in cycle. Have a read through the beginners rescource centre, a sticky in this forum. And decide which tank cycle you wish to do.

The second I wouldn't personally have that little amount of barbs. They are a schooling fish that do well in groups of 6+ as a minimum. Also Tiger Barbs are very nippy, and fast. Not suitable with a slow long gunned fish like an Angel.

I may also be right in saying you need s bigger tank for barbs to be able to give them the swimming space they need, they get fairly stocky when adults.

Welcome to the forum and sorry to be so negative, but you have come to the right place for advise, there are several very experienced hobbyists here.