Can They All Fit?

[fishdisease]

Can all my fish fit and live a happy life or do i need a bigger tank.
i have a 60 litre tank (2 ft)
i have a 6cm discus - 5cm angel - 5cm bala shark - 3 cm cat fish - 10cm ghost knife
thanks for your help

 

[WILDER]

Bala sharks need a 125gal tanks, discus need large tanks, angel need a 30gal, not sure on the ghost fish, you are well and truly overstocked.
I would take the angel, discus and bala sharks back to the lfs.

Plus the ghost knife he needs a large tank.
http/badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile66.html

 

[tttnjfttt]

The ghost knife will get to 20" long and need a very large tank. You also need to figure out what type of cat fish you have. Some stay relatively small, others grow to be huge. Add the ghost knife to your return list.

Seriously, look into tetras, live bearers, cory cats, and rosy barbs. Those are some smaller active fish that can live happily in your tank

 

[WILDER]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=54527

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=35001

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=42070

 

[fishdisease]

The ghost knife will get to 20" long and need a very large tank. You also need to figure out what type of cat fish you have. Some stay relatively small, others grow to be huge. Add the ghost knife to your return list.

Seriously, look into tetras, live bearers, cory cats, and rosy barbs. Those are some smaller active fish that can live happily in your tank

I dont think i could return the ghost knife, he is my favourite, how quick do these things grow cause i plan to buy a bigger tank, atleast 4 ft in about 1 yaer from now, do you they can still live happy till then.

 

[demonmagus]

Can all my fish fit and live a happy life or do i need a bigger tank.
i have a 60 litre tank (2 ft)
i have a 6cm discus - 5cm angel - 5cm bala shark - 3 cm cat fish - 10cm ghost knife
thanks for your help

None of those will live in there when grown, even half grown

 

[WILDER]

You need at least a 200gal for them fish.

 

[fishdisease]

well now im all sad and depressed, the lady at r_ _ _ _ _ y tropical fish shop in sydney told me that all these fish will be fine living together in my 60 litre tank. now i hear it is well and truely over stocked. you think someone who owns a fish shop would have a great love of fish to be able to give the right advice to a novice. now i feel cruel that they are going to live a squashy life together.
Atleast till next year when i plan to buy a minimum 4ft tank.
Hope the fish can wait cause i cant

 

[WILDER]

Seen as she has given you crap advice take them all back to her, and tell her to get reading some books.
Do your own research that the best advice i can give you.
To be honest unless you do something quickly all them fish are going to die.

 

[WILDER]

http/freshaquarium.about.com/cs/beginner.../a/fishcalc.htm

 

[tttnjfttt]

Also, how recently did you get thees fish? If you just got them today, they will all definately die. Your tnak has to go through a process called cycling, where beneficial bacteria are built up to break down your fish's waste. Starting off with that many fish in a small tank, and add to that some of those fish are very sensitive to poor water, and you have a recipee for disaster.

 

[fishdisease]

http/freshaquarium.about.com/cs/beginner.../a/fishcalc.htm

thanks for your great advice and that web site gave me an idea too.
i suppose the best thing i can do regarding the situation im in is to do regular water changes (30%)
keep the air pump going and remove one of the 2 ordaments i current have in the tank.
Fingers cross this will help them make it through untill i get my dream tank.
Cheers

 

[WILDER]

If you get your dream tank in a week maybe, but sorry to say then you would have to cycle it and they are not hardy fish.
Sorry to say this but the filter won't be up to the job, plus they will all die of ammonia poisoning.

 

[fishdisease]

Also, how recently did you get thees fish? If you just got them today, they will all definately die. Your tnak has to go through a process called cycling, where beneficial bacteria are built up to break down your fish's waste. Starting off with that many fish in a small tank, and add to that some of those fish are very sensitive to poor water, and you have a recipee for disaster.

hahaha....
no i have already learnt my leason the hard way with that one. it was a spare of the moment thing. went shopping and thought... hmmm lets buty a fish tank. just couldnt figure why my first or second batch of fish died.
i have since been patient the tank is looking rally coll and the fish have plenty of room at the moment... so i thought

 

[WILDER]

Sadly they will suffer this fate if you don't do something now.
Not the writer of this information below.
Ammonia Poisoning



Symptoms:

The fish will hang just under the surface with labored breathing. Its gills will appear to be lilac in color. Red streaking may be seen throughout the body and fins. Fishes with ammonia poisoning will become lethargic and eventually die, maintaining their full coloring. The ammonia will damage their skin, gills, nerves and internal organs. The red streaking is due to hemorrhages (internal and external bleeding). Its mucous membranes of the skin and intestine are also destroyed. Damage also occurs to the brain and central nervous system.



Cause:

Abnormally high levels of ammonia.



Treatment:

Test the water to confirm the disease. If ammonia levels are high, perform an immediate water change. It’s also a good idea to use a chemical that will remove the ammonia. Activated carbon, Ammo-Lock, or Tetra Easy Balance.