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I have an 8 gallon tank, first time owner, and didn't do enough research when buying it.
I have 30 neon tetras 5 lemon tetras, 2 guppies, 3 Kuhli loach and one crowntail betta.
I've seen online similar situations, and people saying that they'll choke, and get aggressive and whatnot, but they all seem to get a long fine, it doesn't LOOK overcrowded, as it's a fairly tall tank.
It's been planted and whatnot, and it's got a good filter. They're all living fairly peacefully, but it seems to be quite a big deal online.
I'd like to avoid abuse, I understand that this is a big deal, and it was a mistake on my behalf.
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Is your aquarium overstocked it has 1 betta 5 neon tetras and a stone sucker?
If it is a 15 gallon tank or less than yes.
Can a bristlenose pleco a black mollie a betta and 2 Malaysian snails live in a 35 gallon tank or should you only have some of those and you want the bristlenose the most?
The tank would not be overstocked with what you have suggested, provided you have a filter running all the time and you do a 50% water change every week.
How many gallons are in a 792 fish tank?
that's imposible to tell. the tank could have small fish or large fish, or it could be overstocked or understocked. in order to tell you need to measure the length, width and height
Is it advantageous to shop for overstocked products to get a better deal?
Yes when products are overstocked companies tend to lower the price because they have too much product and they want to get rid of some of the products. It is hard to tell if products are overstocked though, so usually shopping for overstocked products can be a bit tedious.
Tank with dimensions 4ft1.5ft2ft and you have kept in it 1 flower horn 2 green terrors a pair of convicts and 1 silver dollaris your tank really overstocked?
No your tank is not overstocked. Your fish fully grown would total in inches around 60 inches of body length. Filled to the brim, your tank would hold around 89 US gallons. Allowing for the empty bit at the top and the displacement by gravel at the bottom, your tank would actually be holding around 80 US Gallons of water. The basic rule is 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water, a permanently running filter, and 50% water change every week. Provided you have the filter and apply the basic water change maintenance rules you should be OK
I have 5 goldfish and a dojo loach in a 40 gallon tank and you were wondering if you can add 2 African dwarf frogs?
Your tank is already overstocked. Putting the frogs in there will eventually kill the fish. (and the frogs won't last long either). Frogs are amphibians and piddle and poo in the water making it poisonous for fish. Frogs should be kept in a vivarium where the habitat is part dry and part wet.
Can injured guppies be put together?
Yes provided your tank is not overstocked. The basic rules of keeping fish successfully are. ":- 1 inch of fish must have at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week."
What does it mean to be overstocked?
Overstocked is a term that is used when you have more product than you are actually needing available at the time. Many will place their overstock in a back room for future display.
Why do you lose pH in your fish tank?
If by "lose ph" you mean the pH is registering more acidity progressively, the answer could be that you are not doing sufficient water changes or the tank is overstocked or your filter is not handling the load it is given well enough. Or it could be any combination of the above. My advice is to check that the tank is not overstocked. "1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water" and increase the water change regime to 10% daily and 50% weekly. When cleaning the filter medium(s) only clean 80% of it so that you don't loose all the good aerobic bacteria that it houses.
What prefix means too much?
over- example: overstocked
How do you set up an aquarium so you can leave it untouched for 3 days?
Provided your aquarium has a cycled filter, is not overstocked and has a reliable power supply you should be able to safely leave it unattended for 3 days (up to a week). Provided they are fully grown, your fish should not suffer by not being fed for a few days. If your tank has lights I would suggest getting a timer to turn them on and off.
Can a fourteen ghost shrimp live in a one gallon tank with two dalmatian mollies and a chinese algae eater?
No. Your tank is ridiculously overstocked. Your algae eater will eventually grow to the size of 12 inches long. Your mollies need more space. And your shrimp will soon die because of the polluted water from the overcrowded conditions.
