OVERSTOCKING

[sushi]

Hello.
I've got a 3 foot tank (40g I think), I've apparently got too many fish in there already, but I want more.
What is the reason that You can't overstock your tank???
I really want to know.
I don't have any aggressive fish, my angels are tiny.
So apart from the tank getting dirtier, which I do and would keep clean, Why can't i put more fishies in my tank.

If you wonder why I'm asking this, it may seem to be a stupid question. But I want more fish and want to know why I can't have them.
Thankyou in advance for your replys

 

[WheelmanCA19]

Same reason why a family with twelve kids doesn't live in a one bedroom apartment. People (and fish) need space. While 14 people can fit in a 1 bedroom apt, they won't be comfortable.

 

[big_fresh]

hey mate,

Think of it this way, jump on the subway in peak hour and imagine yourself living like that continuously 24/7. Not too pleasant right? Why? because you don't have your own personal space.

You'll get pretty stressed that you can't have your own 'personal space'. Basically you are not providing a pleasant living environment for your fish.

 

[sunflower]

Overstocking also leads to poor water quality and all sorts of diseases which can kill your fish.

Imagine using the same water to wash with as other people.... not to mention the fact that the fish also use it as a toilet.

 

[aquarius]

6 goldfish and your tank is already overstocked as it is. not to mention that goldfish should not be kept with tropical fish. i think you have way too many fish and shouldn't get anymore. if you want more fish, please get another tank or you'll be risking the health of your fish

 

[sushi]

Ok. I feel guilty now.
There's a girl at work who might be taking my goldfish for her brothers pond, which is apparently about 3 metres diametre.
So that gets rid of them.
I'd honestly love to have 10 fish tanks , but I've got a 40g and a 5g and no room for any more, nor the money. SO I guess I'll leave getting more fish until later.
Thanks for your help.

 

[sunflower]

Don't feel guilty. We're glad to help. Just glad you asked the question before going ahead.

 

[nightlife20]

can you give the dimensions of ur tank, as a 3ftx15x12 tank is only 22.6 (or roughly that.) iv never known a 3ft tank to be 40gals and im intriuged about the dimensions of it.

 

[Bol]

Just for info, here are some standard tank sizes (in US gallons):

36x18x12 - 30 g
36x12x20 - 38 g
36x18x16 - 40 g "breeder"
36x12x24 - 45 g
36x18c18 - 50 g
36x18x24 - 65 g

 

[nightlife20]

oh right, us gals...

 

[bunjiweb]

I think Once you take the Goldfish out your tank would be just about ok... I wouldnt think of adding anymore fish to it thats for sure!

Ben