Our view on stocking levels and the stunting of fish. - Page 2

Apotheosis · 07-30-2007, 11:50 AM

You don't really need any formula.

Research any fish you're interested in and don't buy any that you don't have space for. Generally, take a fish's max size in inches (look on fishbase) and multiply it by 1.5. If that number is greater than the width of your tank, don't get the fish (there are some exceptions with eels or eel-like fish). Also, try to stay away from alot of messy fish like some cichlids and catfish if you have a small tank. Some are okay, but don't load up the tank with them. Otherwise, you'll be doing alot of water changes.

BloomiNGodsName · 08-04-2007, 03:41 PM

Spiderpig: I read that 1 someplace too...and even did the math for the 10gallon tank...which is 15 fish to me that'd seem fine if tis like Guppies or soemthing little...but I wouldn;t really put that 1 into play with anything bigger...

barry stamper · 11-13-2007, 07:19 PM

My theory is less is more... 55 gallon 4 angel fish 4 corey cats. it's quality not quanity!

Sock Yee · 08-24-2008, 04:30 AM

Usually I leave as much space as possible for the fish to thrive. This will ensure proper growth and water quality is easier to maintain. Overstocking is one of the most common mistakes made by aquarium owners.

mts · 10-25-2008, 05:35 PM

1 fish per gallon rule is really stupid. I wouldn't put a clown loach in a 1 gallon tank.

TTTT · 12-13-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malawi4me2

Well said!

08-04-2007, 03:41 PM	#22
BloomiNGodsName Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Age: 23 Posts: 21	Spiderpig: I read that 1 someplace too...and even did the math for the 10gallon tank...which is 15 fish to me that'd seem fine if tis like Guppies or soemthing little...but I wouldn;t really put that 1 into play with anything bigger... __________________ My Children Cats: Fuzzy (3) - Siamese/Burmese Mix Sylvestor (2) - Siamese/Persian Mix Dogs: Sugar (3) - Chihuaha/Shih Tzu Mix Snuggles (2) - Pekingses Ebony (8months) - Besenji/Black Lab Mix Samson and Deliliah (5months) - Pit Bull/Chocolate Lab Mix Fish: Quinten - Male Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta) Jerushiah - Female Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta)

11-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#23
barry stamper A Pirate looks at 40 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west virginia Age: 40 Posts: 20	My theory is less is more... 55 gallon 4 angel fish 4 corey cats. it's quality not quanity! __________________ Barry's aquarium 55 gallon freshwater planted tank

08-24-2008, 04:30 AM	#24
Sock Yee Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 26 Posts: 40	Usually I leave as much space as possible for the fish to thrive. This will ensure proper growth and water quality is easier to maintain. Overstocking is one of the most common mistakes made by aquarium owners. __________________ Aquarium Fish Ryukin \| Live Aquarium Plants Fish Species Black Moor Community Tank \| Veiltail Neon Tetra

10-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#25
mts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 51 Posts: 5	1 fish per gallon rule is really stupid. I wouldn't put a clown loach in a 1 gallon tank. __________________ Pam

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07-30-2007, 11:50 AM	#21
Apotheosis Adamant Minded Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Location is only a matter of physical being. The perceiving mind is omnipresent. Age: 17 Posts: 352	You don't really need any formula. Research any fish you're interested in and don't buy any that you don't have space for. Generally, take a fish's max size in inches (look on fishbase) and multiply it by 1.5. If that number is greater than the width of your tank, don't get the fish (there are some exceptions with eels or eel-like fish). Also, try to stay away from alot of messy fish like some cichlids and catfish if you have a small tank. Some are okay, but don't load up the tank with them. Otherwise, you'll be doing alot of water changes.

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