Is this over stocked?

[rvm]

i wouldnt put 8 tiger barbs in with such peace full fish they wouldnt get along to well, sorry to ruin ur fantasy

I disagree, the only fish that may be a problem there would be the gouramis. Since you're getting 8, they should be OK. I kept 8 with clown loaches, platies, neons and a gibby with no problems. as long as they have the space, and at least 8 of them, any aggression should be kept to themselves!!

 

[J-Money]

i wouldnt put 8 tiger barbs in with such peace full fish they wouldnt get along to well, sorry to ruin ur fantasy

I have 8 tiger barbs in my tank (4 albino and 4 regular). I got 8 because I did a little internet research, many different sites, and all of them said that you should keep at least 6 in the community tanks. Optimally you'd keep 8 or more, that way they mess with eachother. I bought 5 small DP's last night and the barbs don't really seem to mess with them. Although I can't say for sure, only see 4 at a time, 1 may be hiding somewhere . Anyone know of 8 being blatently wrong? Should I take a few back and get more DP's? By the way I have a 45g tank

 

[kevin007]

i wouldnt put 8 tiger barbs in with such peace full fish they wouldnt get along to well, sorry to ruin ur fantasy

I have 8 tiger barbs in my tank (4 albino and 4 regular). I got 8 because I did a little internet research, many different sites, and all of them said that you should keep at least 6 in the community tanks. Optimally you'd keep 8 or more, that way they mess with eachother. I bought 5 small DP's last night and the barbs don't really seem to mess with them. Although I can't say for sure, only see 4 at a time, 1 may be hiding somewhere . Anyone know of 8 being blatently wrong? Should I take a few back and get more DP's? By the way I have a 45g tank

dps? u mean dwarf puffers? they are NOT communiy fish and should go in species tank!!!

and the only gourami will be sparklings, 4 of em

55Gallon- Community

5 clown loach
8 zebra danio
4 sparkling gourami ( are they too small? )
8 tiger barbs
3-4 Ud cats (MAYBE..)
1 gibbi plec (i will trade them in for a smaller one when my old one gets big)

this list is what i will be going for

 

[Cheese Specialist]

I think you are fine, just do not add to the bottom levels and you'll be ok until your loaches grow. 8" is average for them (although they can get bigger), so you'll want a tank that is 18" wide IMO to ensure they have plenty of room.

I definatley would anot add to the bottom level though, sorry. I definatley would never add a gibby to it, it's not only the potential size you have to think of but also the waste they create and what if you cannot rehome it? If I were you, I would go for a smaller species of plec that will be ok with you longer term rather relying on rehoming.