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sufishy New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 03-18-2004 07:59 PM
I am contemplating getting a shovelnose cat for my 46G. It currently holds; 4 cory cats, 2 glass cats, 7 gouramis,1 black ghost, 3 varieties of plecos, clown knife, and 2 black fin columbians. I am a little concerned about the glass cats and the cory's because of their size, however the other alternative is to place it in a 30G tall, with a large goby, an elephant nose, leaf fish, 2 rope fish and an electric blue crayfish. Where do you think it would be better suited tankmate-wise and size wise? I'd hate for there to any casualities, especially if they can be avoided. Thanks! IP: Logged |
t_chelle16 Member Posts: 501 |
posted 03-18-2004 09:48 PM
Your tanks are severely overstocked and you have fish that aren't compatible. Here's a quick rundown: Cory cats - you need to alot at least 2 gallons/fish so that's 8 gallons Goby - what kind? Most gobies are brackish/saltwater. I suggest getting rid of fish or buying more tanks. Do not buy any more fish. -Chelle [This message has been edited by t_chelle16 (edited 03-18-2004).] IP: Logged |
cichlids small Jaws Member Posts: 255 |
posted 03-18-2004 10:26 PM
yup chelle is right... she is almost never rong when it comes to tank stocking and advice. im suprised you dont have water quality issues and that the Clown knife isnt eating all your other fish... IP: Logged |
Hooben Moderator Posts: 199 |
posted 03-19-2004 07:02 AM
Just make sure not to get that shovelnose cat because it could really throw everything off. Many problems can arise in an aquarium by last minute additions. If your fish get along, and your parameters are okay, then why add more? Chelle has good points, and if these are new tanks be careful! You could really have some problems down the road. Anyways, take care. IP: Logged |
sufishy New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 03-19-2004 03:42 PM
That's me...obsessive/compulsive. Everyone has been getting along quite well so far. The largest fish is the black ghost, which is apprx. 8". The clown knife is +/- 6",the gourami's are not the dwarf type and appear to be the most aggressive, however only to each other. The plecos are made up of 1 asian spot or gold nugget (not sure)and 1 cocoa. There's the bango, the cory and glass who all keep to themselves, as well as the columbians, which are +/- 5". I test my water bi-weekly and use an Emperor 400 on the 46G. The 30G tall has a Casade 300, which is not so great. I plan on changing it out sometime soon. The goby is a purple-spotted. Anyway, you have all answered my question. I guess the shovelnose will have to wait. In the meantime everything will remain status quo. until I go tank shopping again. Thanks for the advice. IP: Logged |
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