I currently have a 20 gal tank running with an undergravel filter and a powerhead for improved suction and circulation. The residents of my tank include 1 Rainbow Shark, 1 Opaline Gourami, 8 Harlequin Rasboras, 4 Hengel's Rasboras and 3 Otocinclus. Do you think it is too crowded? If yes what do you suggest I do? Please note that the Rainbow Shark is my baby and I could never part with him. Thanks.
2007-07-21 09:08:26 · 9 answers · asked by Dustinius 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
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Most fish in my tank are adult size accept maybe the Rainbow Shark. I know that an Opaline Gourami is not going to get to be 8" to 12". Mine is probably between 3" and 4" which is about how big they get.
2007-07-21 10:21:34 · update #1
You are fine, but you are running into the aquarium hobbyist's biggest problem: There is never enough space.
The good news: Once you start to get into aquariums, friends and family will give you their old equipment.
It's an addictive thing, and we always want more fish and bigger tanks. But, as far as your tank goes, I would stop there. I have gone over the "one inch of fish per gallon of water" rule in the past, but the fish don't seem as happy or healthy in a crowded tank as they do in an underpopulated one. Right now, for instance, I have a 55 gallon with 2 angel fish and an otocinclus. Very mellow, and the fish thrive.
In the past, I have packed my tanks with fish, and, with regular water changes, had no problems. But, they seem nervous and nippy in a crowded tank.
Good luck.
2007-07-21 09:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I would watch for is the Gourami. It can get 8-12 inches and that (depending on how you define humane) can be a little cruel. Try returning him and getting a Dwarf Gourami instead. They have tons of different colors of them (none are dyed) and they stay about 2 inches. The Shark may show a little aggression randomly, but nothing to worry about. Good luck!
Nosoop4u
2007-07-21 09:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may or may not be over crowded at the moment depending on the size of the various fish. It will be slightly over crowded once all of those fish are near adult size, but nothing to be worried about. As long as you keep up with your maintenance and water quality it should be just fine.
MM
2007-07-21 09:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 07:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by deralin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes yooh do. Maybe yooh should get another 20 gal. tank just to make sure the fishes have some room to breath, play, and do there thang.
2007-07-21 09:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope. Your tank is a great place for all those fish because they are all community fish andit isn't over crowded.
2007-07-21 09:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by brian h 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldnt say it was overcrowded, Just keep an eye on your water praameters,.
2007-07-21 09:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its might be alittle i wouldnt buy any more fish until some of the others die
2007-07-21 09:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by soccerchick 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes definitely over crowed!
2007-07-21 09:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by ragincajun87123 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋