Number 1001 "overstock" question

[dixaisy930]

I know there are alot of overstocking questions already, but sometimes you just need an outside opinion.

Bless you for answering.

P.S. The fish are in my sig and the dimensions of the tank are 36"Lx15"Wx29"H

 

[cometcattle]

I would have to say yes.

I don't know how large your plec will get, but I estimated you having over 90" of fish when full grown.

I don't know the dimensions of your tank, but if it's a tall, that means you have much less surface area, which means less fish.

I personally don't like tall tanks for that very reason.

Also, I'm surprised your ADF is doing well in such a tall tank. I know they're aquatic, but mine always like to dart up to the surface for air once in a while.

 

[dixaisy930]

Really? I had it about 70-75 inches.

The plec should not get any bigger than 5 inches.

 

[cometcattle]

Even at 70-75", I would still say your overstocked because it's a "tall".

With tall tanks, the 1" per gallon guideline is quite flawed, because there is less surface area in the tank.

 

[dixaisy930]

Yeah, I know....I put a few air bubble wands in the tank to increase the surface area a little, and have quite a few live plants in there. Guess I'll just have to keep an eye on everyone and the water parimeters, and if need be, I'll have to do some relocating to my other tanks.

 

[Tropjunky]

well technicaly i am but then so are my lfs. I'm running my tank will a seriously over sized filter and ive got a backup power suply just in case i get a power cut.