4 Responses to “How many fish should i put in my aquarium?”

1. bartybartbart24 says:

   October 24, 2009 at 2:00 am

   pending on the kind of fish you get because fish will grow out to what they can in a fish tank the bigger the fish tank the bigger they get.
   i would start out small like 8 or 10 fish and then go from there see how big they get.
2. dreammaker2623 says:

   October 24, 2009 at 10:17 am

   Since you are aware of the cycling process, why not do it without fish? That is you will put pure ammonia in the tank to give a reading between 3 and 4 ppm. Count the drops that it takes so that you can put an approitate number of drops in each day to bring it back to between 4 and 5 ppm. If you can put some gravel or used filter material in your tank that will help to jump start the cycling process. You will want to make sure that there is between 4 and 5 ppm of ammonia at the same time of day, when there is no ammonia in the tank then start watching the nitrite but keep putting In enough ammonia to bring it up to between 4 and 5 ppm. When the nitrite goes down to zero over night then you can put a full load of fish in your tank at once. Just make sure that you take into consideration the full grown size of the fish that yo wish to keep so that you co not overcrowd the tank when they grow.
3. =D says:

   October 26, 2009 at 3:02 am

   It all depends on the size of the fish you plan to buy. As you should probably know. The bigger the fish, the less you can have.
   But may I place a reccomendation?
   try putting:
   6 Glowlight Tetras (Not Neon Tetras because They die easily if not cared for properly)
   3 Albino Anous Cory Catfish.
   1 Dwarf Gourami.
   This is an interesting combination though, I don’t think that the Dwarf gourami’s will eat the little fish. Here is the results of research i did involving each fish

   Dwarf Gourami :
   The Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami, is a color variation of the Dwarf Gourami, and is a peaceful, shy fish. If in a pair the two fish will swim together. The Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami has a bright iridescent sheen to its body, more prominent in the male. The coloration of the male is a vivid turquoise blue with orange-red stripes. Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis are considered Labyrinth Fish, meaning they breathe directly from the air, and must have access to the surface.
   Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis require a tank that is 10 gallons or larger. The aquarium should be heavily planted and have at least part of the surface covered with floating plants. A darker substrate will help show-off the gourami’s colors, and peat filtration is recommended. Regular water changes are a must, as this gourami can be susceptible to disease. They should not be kept with large, aggressive fish, but would enjoy the company of other small, peaceful fish as well as fellow gouramis. Loud noises often scare them, so the tank should be in a quiet area.

   The Neon Blue Dwarf Gourami is a bubble nest builder that uses plants to help bind together the bubbles. Besides the difference in color, the sex can be determined by the dorsal fin. The male’s dorsal fin is pointed, the female’s is rounded. The water level should be reduced to 8 inches during spawning, and the temperature should be approximately 82°F. After spawning the female should be moved to a different tank. The male will tend to the eggs and fry, and when the fry are 2-3 days old the male should also be removed. When first hatched, the fry should be fed infusoria, and later, brine shrimp and finely ground flakes. Freeze-dried tablets may also be fed to older fry.

   The Neon Blue Dwarf Gouramis are an omnivore and prefers both algae-based foods as well as meaty foods. An algae-based flake food, along with freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp will provide these fish with the proper nutrition.

   Glowlight Tetra :
   The Glowlight Tetra glows like a lamp when lighting conditions are just right. The colorful, neon red/orange stripe shows up best when the aquarium lights are dimmed. For maximum visual effect keep Glowlight Tetras in groups.
   The Glowlight Tetra is a very popular and hardy freshwater tetra. It originally came from the clear water streams of South America. This fish has a clear body with the exception of its signature bright neon red stripe running from the nose into the tail. Glowlight Tetras are a great addition to any soft water community aquarium.

   Glowlight Tetras add beauty to a planted aquarium; the plants, in turn, will provide hiding places for the fish. Rocks and driftwood also help to mirror its natural habitat. It thrives in slightly acidic water and will do best when water parameters are kept constant. The Glowlight Tetras are a schooling fish and are very interesting to watch in action when kept in odd numbers of five or more.

   To breed Glowlight Tetras, separate a pair into a “breeder tank” with no lighting at first, and then gradually increase it until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 dKH and live food such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as they will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.

   Albino Cory Cat
   The Albino Aeneus Cory Cat comes from the tributaries of the Amazon river and is a peaceful bottom dwelling scavenger. The Albino variety is mostly white to pink, and has multiple barbels around the mouth.
   The Aeneus Cory Cat requires a well planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places that provide relief from the light. A smooth sand or gravel substrate is needed because of the easily damaged barbels. They enjoy being in numbers, so a small school of six or more is ideal for these cats.

   Breeding the Aeneus Cory Cat is relatively easy if kept in a large enough school to allow the cats to pair off. The water needs to be slightly acidic, and within the ideal temperature range. Sudden decrease in temperature has been shown to spark the Aeneus to spawn. This can be induced by a 20% water change with the added water being a few degrees cooler than the aquarium water. Remove all fry after they have become waterborne and feed with baby brine shrimp.

   The Aeneus Cory Cat is omnivorous and will require a well balanced diet including dried, flake, frozen, and live foods. Feed a quality flake and pellet food as well as frozen brine and live
4. Skye says:

   October 27, 2009 at 7:31 pm

   8 small- to mid-sized fish is a good number to start with. You should also look at their adult size; when all the fish are fully grown, you want to have one inch of fish (or less) per gallon.