Is this stocking ok for 200l?

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Those are currently in

11 Molly fish (some juvenile, 3 adults)
12 Neon tetras
7 Kuhli loaches
24 Neocaridina shrimp
3 Nerite snails

I would like to add
7 Guppies
6 Platys

aqadvisor says with the guppies i would be at 99%, with the platys at 113%. measures are 100x40x50cm (lxwxh) and i have a big corner mattenfilter + heavily planted with emerged houseplants on top. so im not concerned about filtration, more if the fish still would have enough space and not be stressed or something.
 
Those are currently in

11 Molly fish (some juvenile, 3 adults)
12 Neon tetras
7 Kuhli loaches
24 Neocaridina shrimp
3 Nerite snails

I would like to add
7 Guppies
6 Platys

aqadvisor says with the guppies i would be at 99%, with the platys at 113%. measures are 100x40x50cm (lxwxh) and i have a big corner mattenfilter + heavily planted with emerged houseplants on top. so im not concerned about filtration, more if the fish still would have enough space and not be stressed or something.
AQAdvisor is a guide and a pretty helpful one. But with that in mind, you don't want to stock up to 100%. You're giving yourself no room for error. Shoot for 75%. 85% at the most. Especially with all those livebearers.
And also, you have a mix of hard water and soft water fish. What is your source water hardness?
 
AQAdvisor is great; however, they don't do so well when estimating for nails and invertebrates. If I'm not mistaken, for every invertebrate it adds 1% to the overall stocking level - I don't think this is accurate especially with neocaridinia that have an almost non-existent bioload.

That being said, sharkweek had some good points especially with the live bearers. Last thing you want is 50 additional fish that you weren't planning on :)
 
And also, you have a mix of hard water and soft water fish. What is your source water hardness?
Fish have evolved to live in hard water or soft water. Putting them in the 'wrong' hardness shortens their lives. So the first thing you need to do is find out the hardness (GH) of your water then look at fish which need roughly the same hardness. You water provider may give hardness on their website. If they do, you need a number and the unit of measurement as there are several units they could use. Or take some water to a fish store and ask them to test GH - again ask for a number. Or buy a GH tester.


Looking at your list -
11 Molly fish (some juvenile, 3 adults) Need very hard water
12 Neon tetras soft water
7 Kuhli loaches Soft water
24 Neocaridina shrimp softish to hard
3 Nerite snails can be kept in soft water but need pH over 7 for their shells

I would like to add
7 Guppies hard water
6 Platys hard water
 

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