Please Help....am I Overstocked?

[mytropicals]

Hi,

Please could someone tell me if I have overstocked my Juwel Rio 180 litre tank....

Platys x 5
Guppys x 6
Neon Tetra x 13
Black Phantom Tetra x 4
Clown Loach x 1
Blue Ram x 1
Flying Fox x 2

I also have some Amazon sword plants & cabomba.....a large centre piece of bogwood

Thank you

 

[SharonCC]

The Clown Loach is going to get way too big for your tank, but other than that, I think you're fine, with proper water maintenance.

 

[mytropicals]

Am I now at my max capacity or could I add anymore.....was thinking of an angel?

 

[SharonCC]

You're a little over max capacity, which is why I said it was fine with proper maintenance. You will have to rehome the Clown Loach. Definitely no room for more...a good excuse for a bigger tank!!!

 

[mytropicals]

Thanks Sharon.....I have also got a little tank 30litre with the following fish

9 x White clouds
2 x zebra danios
1 x guppy

Is this o.k?

 

[SharonCC]

A little overstocked as well...I'm assuming you do water changes at least once a week. If so, all should be fine.

 

[waterdrop]

I agree with Sharon't evaluation. Also, its always good as a fishkeeper to "do the math" youself in your aquarium logbook. Look up the detailed descriptions for each fish here on TFF and note the max size they grow to as your size to multiply by.

~~waterdrop~~

 

[BecciMac1987]

If I was you I would add the lonesome guppy to your big tank so he/she has friends! And dont add an angel, they are well known for making dinner of small fish like tetra whether you have space or not.
Bec xx