fishfishfish! Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 :-? I've recently joined my local aquarium society, and while explaining all my beautiful babies to them they laughed and said "typical beginners tank". Now im no pro but im not a beginner... i look at my tank and i DONT think its too full, but im worried that i am allowing my eye to see it that way as i love all my fish. Anyway i was wondering whats the recommended ratio for fish to tank kinda thing?? I like my club i just want to justify that i know more then what they clearly think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 This might be able to help you out: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1372 Personally I like a Fullish Tank but this obviously means more Water Changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Is that the shop down bottom of stafford street, To say sumthing like that is unacceptable as far as i am concerned, take sum pics of your tank and post them for us to see, how many fish and how many liters is your tank.....Who was it that said that statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 A pic would definately help, or at least a list of what you're stocking and what size tank it is. The filter size and frequency of water changes would help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I would think a comment of "typical beginner's tank" would more refer to types of fish, and numbers of each, rather than stocking levels and not meant unkindly at all. I remember when we first started and we would go to the shop and pick that one and that one and ohhh that one! with little thought to what went with what and overall aesthetics etc. As we learned more our tanks evolved and the inhabitants were matched more selectively. I am not a fan of the "so many cms of fish per litre" as there are too many other factors to affect the answer. Tank size, individual fish size, filtration and regular maintenance all have an effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Personally, I believe that my tanks are dangerously understocked :lol: I have never been a big fan of having heaps of fish and 3 out of my 5 running tanks only have one fish in them, the 80L even has none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I guess you could find out, but at the end of the day if the fish are healthy, and you like the way YOUR tank looks who gives a damn what anyone else thinks?!? Good luck and if you do find that your tank is stocked appropriately, dont hold back when telling those 'pros' where to get off !! hahaha :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 :-? I've recently joined my local aquarium society, and while explaining all my beautiful babies to them they laughed and said "typical beginners tank". Now im no pro but im not a beginner... i look at my tank and i DONT think its too full, but im worried that i am allowing my eye to see it that way as i love all my fish. Anyway i was wondering whats the recommended ratio for fish to tank kinda thing?? I like my club i just want to justify that i know more then what they clearly think. that was a very mean thing of them to have said. were those their exact words? post a pic of your tank. how big is it and how many fish are we talking? my tank is thoroughly over stocked, but i want it that way as i have more than ample filtration for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.qian Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 What do you have in the tank? How big is the tank? So we can give you some advice whether if it's over crowded or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I, like Caryl, would have thought that comment would refer to the many types of fish in the tank rather than than how many were in the tank. If you've had it for a while, it works and you're happy ignore the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 that was a very mean thing of them to have said. were those their exact words? the meanness value would depend on the tone it was said in, and also the characters of the person who said it and the one who heard it if you are happy and the fish are happy, no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfishfish! Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i love my fishies. and yes it could be the types as i dont have alot of fancy expensive fish. i have the fish i like and can afford! I keep looking at the tank and yes i think they are all happy. But the more i look the more i think maybe there are too many.... but its not like they dont have room to move! tanks about 1ft by 1ft by 2ft... 44litres.. stock.... :lol: One male fighter one green female sword four female platies.... three female guppies... three danios... four neons... two cat fish... one Kuhli loach... one clown loach... One baby bristlenose... one male sword... no one is bigger then 1.5inch... duno if that helps lol It feels like alot when i am listing them like this... LOL. But i do my best to make sure they are happy. water changes once a week. i vary the amount by how dirty the tank is. I have lots of plants and hiding places - bog wood and rocks. :roll: Maybe i am being sensitive but i didnt enjoy the comment... I'll get a photo up sometime. ok so they arent all seen in the photo... and tank is divided... i have given about 1/5 to the female sword. she HATES the breeders, so i spoil her with more room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetgear Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 What a busy tank looks really good -well stocked and planted-- a really nice setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I would say it is on the higher level for stocking, but you could keep on top of it with regular water changes.. Problems I would have is the low numbers of schooling fish you have in there three danios, four neons 1 clown loach etc... These guys would be better in larger groups but you don't really have the space in your tank to add anymore of them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 good looking tank, very busy feel about it, i like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 na tank seems fine in terms of numbers. ild be worried about the male fighter though, having dannios, guppies and swords in there, these fish might nip at the fighters fins, but there is allways tanks where they dont bother the fighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfishfish! Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 lol i can assure you he is the boss. they dont bother him... he does have a favourite platy to pick on... then i separate him for a few days.... then let him back and he behaves. his fins have actually grown SOOO much since i got him - he wasnt in a good state when i got him... now hes stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i used to have the end of one of our tanks seperated off like that for the female guppies, its much nicer than sticking them in a breeder thing. Looks like an interesting and busy tank Once the loach gets big and you want to get more fish you'll just have an excuse to get a bigger tank and double the schooling fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekycactus Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I also think it looks like a nice tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 All i would suggest is swapping the clown loach for a couple dwarf chain loaches, clown loachs get big and could get stunted in that tank, other than that, your tank looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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