Too Much Fishes?

[Kush604]

Hi All,

I have a 50 gallon tank. I mainly have cuba moss and some mini puscilla for greenery.

I currently have the following.

-10 rummy noses
-18 cardinal tetras
-1 betta
-7 otocinclus
-2 corys (given to me and I'm waiting for the store to stock more)
-Some cherry shrimps

I plan to get:
-4 more corys to complete their group
-12 celestial pearl danio

Am I putting too many fishes in my tank?

Thank you for your opinion.

 

[BigJfish12]

I would say add the cories and leave it unless another member has another opinion. If the betta is a male make sure you watch for aggression.

 

[Lcc86]

I agree with upping the cories but wouldn't add anything that will share the same part of the water column as the betta. I'd be tempted to move the betta altogether for long-term happiness but am unsure if you have capacity to do so. Lots of floating plants may help if you keep them together as they are now.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Nice looking tank! I agree that it would probably be best to find a new home for the betta if you can. Even if it does OK for a while, you never know when it will turn aggressive and/or be stressed out by all the active tank mates. Betta splendens really does best alone. Add the additional cories and call it good. You could probably get away with the danios if you keep up on your maintenance, but you're pretty fully stocked with what you already have.

It might not totally fit with your decor scheme, but some taller plants and/or floating plants would give the fish places to hide and probably make them feel more secure. Also, I think a black background would look better.

 

[Kush604]

Thanks for all the replies. The betta is doing very well and is my center piece fish. It's relaxed and not aggressive at all. The betta doesn't get nipped nor it doesn't bother the smaller fish. Even the shrimps are all out chilling.

The only thing I notice is that the rummy noses swim left to right and is considerably much faster than the rest of the fish. It sometimes breaks up the cardinal school and makes the tank look cluttered and messy.

I saw some fully grown Celestial Pearl Danio at the store and they look super nice. That's why I am really considering to add them.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

The only thing I notice is that the rummy noses swim left to right and is considerably much faster than the rest of the fish. It sometimes breaks up the cardinal school and makes the tank look cluttered and messy.

I've never kept rummies, so I'm not sure, but I suspect the fast swimming might be nervousness about lack of cover. Some species are fine with open space and no cover, but most fish will be more relaxed if they have the option of getting out of sight some times. @Slaphppy7 , I know you keep this species. Am I on the right track?

This is part of the reason I've never done an Igwumi style setup. They look amazing, but the lack of overhead cover is hard for a lot of fish.

 

[Kush604]

I've never kept rummies, so I'm not sure, but I suspect the fast swimming might be nervousness about lack of cover. Some species are fine with open space and no cover, but most fish will be more relaxed if they have the option of getting out of sight some times. @Slaphppy7 , I know you keep this species. Am I on the right track?

This is part of the reason I've never done an Igwumi style setup. They look amazing, but the lack of overhead cover is hard for a lot of fish.

Searching through online, it's normal for Rummy's to do that. Their nose are quite red, so should be a good sign of a healthy Rummy Nose.

"They swim all day in a constant motion unlike a lot of other tetras that stop and start swim"