Can someone give me a sampe stocking?

Question

including tetras(probably something like rummynoses or neons), swordtails, and cories

please dont say inch per gallon

Yes thats why I siad dont use the inch/gallon rule

and sorry, I have a 40 gallon corner tank

Answer 1

What's your filtration? That can make a difference in the stocking.

Are you looking for spawning or all one gender in the swords? I believe you've already got some of these, but a 1 male to 2-3 female ratio is better if you're looking to spawn, males or females only can be kept in any number, but I'd go for at least 3. Tetras are schooling, so you should have 6+ of the same species for any variety you get of these. Corys also do better in schools, so I'd go 3+ there. Because yours is a corner tank, you'll have less surface area for oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange, so you won't be able to stock it as heavily as a low rectangular tank.

How about (depending on the number of swords you have) 6 of each of the tetras (or 8-12 if all one type), and 4-6 of the corys (depending on the type and adult size)?

You might try this site out: http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/templates/BMan1Blue/Stocking.htm It's an aquarium planner that's supposed to pick up on possible problems when you stock. You might have a problem with your tank dimensions because it's set up for rectangular tanks, but you can see what it comes up with.

Answer 2

Stocking isn't done inch per gallon anymore except in the case of fish like the ones you just mentioned. Certain fish require more space, certain can live in less depending on their size and ammonia output. But you haven't listed the size of the tank you are stocking.