speet Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hey all, have been asking a few questions over the last few months as I learn more about keeping fish and much appreciate all the responses and help from people on the forum. Currently wondering if I'm overstocking my tank...I have a couple of change to stock that I am making, here is my current list and planned list of fish would appreciate advice on if the tank is overstocked or not and how do I tell if a tank is overstocked? It's a 6x2x2 planted tank with driftwood. I have a 1200lph and 1250lph cannister filter running (both aqua one), 4x air stones spaced at the back, 2x 300W heaters and lights. Current stocklist: 2x gold gourami 2x blue gourami 2x pearl gourami 6x peppermints 3x common BN's 5x clown loaches 3x pakistani loaches 3x salmon red rainbowfish 1x goyder riber rainbowfish approx 20 neons (don't seem to have any issues with gouramis or other fish heckling them) All of these fish (except the common BNs) have been purchased in the last 3 months so are relatively small still. Planned stock list: 2x gold gourami (male & female) 2x blue gourami (male & female) 2x pearl gourami (male & female) 3x peppermints (I'll keep the best male and the two best females) 3x pakistanis 3x red rainbofish 1x goyder (it seems to be doing OK even though it is by itself - doesn't look stressed, eats plenty of food, doesn't hide or act timid) approx 20x neons 4x Boesemani rainbowfish 4x lacustris rainbow fish thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazycraig Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) sounds like a nice tank, kinda jealous Edited January 23, 2013 by chazycraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishunter99 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Doesnt sound overstocked, but itll all come down to filtration and agression really. sounds likea reall nice tank though, love to see a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercobwe Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 You can stock more fishes with your current list, it is not over stock at all For me, I would probably get a few Discus in there but heard that gourami and discus not a very good mix due to gourami waste could harm discus. Anyway, I'm not 100% sure on that quote. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Not overstocked at all the plants also help and act as a natural filter, keep up the water changes and you will be fine. Also dont put discus in that tank, bad idea, to keep discus happy they should not be kept with other species of fish that will compete for their food, or fish that dart around a lot,the rainbow fish will scare the discus. They are not compatible with those fish and they will eat the neons. Post a pic? would be great to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speet Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hey thanks for all the great feedback!! Ill post a pic of the tank, its just taken on my galaxy s3 so not amazing and my fish photo skills could certainly do with improving bit it gives a bit of an idea of what it looks like :-) My plants need to grow heaps more! Im thinking I need to pit some more swords in the back and tie at least another 6 anubias to the driftwood in there! The broad leafed plant on the right are the front look great, I pulled a bunch or leaves off it and replanted them hoping they will grow. I have 4x 39w tubes and no co2 - not the best growing setup but my budget is pretty stretched with buying the tank and fish lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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