About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question I have an 88 liter tank with live plants (it is planted), 2 fluvals, 1 and 2. I do 30% changes once a week.
I have at the moment 5 glowlights, 4 neons, 6 black neons, 4 cories ( 3 peppered, 1 albino), 1 male betta, 1 otto, 1 female paradise fish, 1 male swordtail and one balloon ram.
I want to add 6 more neons, 2 female swordtails and another a balloon ram.
What do you think?
If this doesn't look like it would work, can you give me some stocking suggestions?
Thanks a lot =]
Answer Hi Jack
You're tank is about 23 gallons. So, I would say a few more neons, maybe 3 would be fine and a balloon ram, and that would be it. I wouldn't add the female swordtails, because they will breed with the male and the fry resulting from that will overstock your tank. Granted, a lot of those fish will eat the fry as well, but I wouldn't risk it. Looks like you've got all the levels of the tank covered pretty good.
