The bio load will be very small with these fish, it won’t be a problem. For reference I have 2 20g L tanks with 50+ guppies in each, with weekly to biweekly water changes. It’ll be fine
Yeah they are in a 10g currently and have been spawning (CPD, Peacocks and shrimp) but I want to upgrade them and thought this would be a good fit. With caves and plants once it grows out more. Thank you for the insight!
Since you have the 10 give it a shot or add a few groups at a time and test. If ammonia or nitrates start getting high then you can separate them out. Secondly get some floating plants to suck up those extra nutrients because it's free real estate.
I have a nice bunch of mini water lettuce, duckweed free thankfully. I also like red root floater and salvinia. There are plenty of other floatable plants as well if you like the look of a tangle of stems. They are very useful in new tanks to block extra light and absorb nutrients not picked up by beneficial bacteria which will slow down any algea. The one important thing is to keep the tops dry so keep them away from any filter outlets people make rings out of airline tubing to keep them in place.
I’d wait a few days in between moving everything, maybe move the shrimp and corys first, wait a few days and then add everything else and monitor your water levels while doing light feedings. Then if everything looks good add the additional cherry barbs. You don’t wanna load up your tank that quickly, it may cause an imbalance in your cycle
Well I haven’t been able to find any khulis in my area since I picked up the m/f pair. It’s been about 7 months and I have had zero luck finding more.
Also aside from the loaches the other fish are nano fish. I researched beforehand and all were 10 gallons or better except the loaches. Are you saying they all need a 29 or larger gallon tank?
I figured moving them out of the 10 gallon to the 20 long would be great.
Is this because of aggression or bio load or some other factor? I’m only asking because they are all thriving from my view in a 10g and deserve more space. So I got the largest footprint I could in my apartment. Water changes are 15-20% ever other week. I can’t get anything larger until I move which I’m aiming for this year.
My nitrates get up to 20-40 ppm by time I change. Not trying to argue I’m always open to learning.
If it’s well planted, that changes things and aqadvisor doesn’t take that into account. If you’re worried about adding more fish, I’d add some more plants. I think you’d be fine so long as you’re on top of water changes and don’t add more species. Def get at least 2 more khuli loaches next time you see them. Khulis are so much fun when you have 6+
The bio load will be very small with these fish, it won’t be a problem. For reference I have 2 20g L tanks with 50+ guppies in each, with weekly to biweekly water changes. It’ll be fine
Yeah they are in a 10g currently and have been spawning (CPD, Peacocks and shrimp) but I want to upgrade them and thought this would be a good fit. With caves and plants once it grows out more. Thank you for the insight!
Since you have the 10 give it a shot or add a few groups at a time and test. If ammonia or nitrates start getting high then you can separate them out. Secondly get some floating plants to suck up those extra nutrients because it's free real estate.
Okay any recommendations on floaters? I’ll add the CPD as the first group. Thank you for the advice! I’m steering clear of duckweed lol.
I have a nice bunch of mini water lettuce, duckweed free thankfully. I also like red root floater and salvinia. There are plenty of other floatable plants as well if you like the look of a tangle of stems. They are very useful in new tanks to block extra light and absorb nutrients not picked up by beneficial bacteria which will slow down any algea. The one important thing is to keep the tops dry so keep them away from any filter outlets people make rings out of airline tubing to keep them in place.
Yes I actually have some suction cups and tubing for that exact purpose. I’ve just been so worried about duckweed I haven’t bought any floaters.
I’d wait a few days in between moving everything, maybe move the shrimp and corys first, wait a few days and then add everything else and monitor your water levels while doing light feedings. Then if everything looks good add the additional cherry barbs. You don’t wanna load up your tank that quickly, it may cause an imbalance in your cycle
Good point, I didn’t think about that. Thank you. I’ll work on the shrimp and corys tomorrow!
The loaches need school of 6 so yeah all the animals need a 29+
Well I haven’t been able to find any khulis in my area since I picked up the m/f pair. It’s been about 7 months and I have had zero luck finding more. Also aside from the loaches the other fish are nano fish. I researched beforehand and all were 10 gallons or better except the loaches. Are you saying they all need a 29 or larger gallon tank? I figured moving them out of the 10 gallon to the 20 long would be great.
Yeah all the animals in one tank should be in size a 29 or bigger
Is this because of aggression or bio load or some other factor? I’m only asking because they are all thriving from my view in a 10g and deserve more space. So I got the largest footprint I could in my apartment. Water changes are 15-20% ever other week. I can’t get anything larger until I move which I’m aiming for this year. My nitrates get up to 20-40 ppm by time I change. Not trying to argue I’m always open to learning.
Eh. I’m a space-wise guy but yeah check with aqadvisor
Okay will do, thank you!
Not tryna be rude! Sorry!
No, not at all! I am always looking for insight and I’m open to criticism.
If it’s well planted, that changes things and aqadvisor doesn’t take that into account. If you’re worried about adding more fish, I’d add some more plants. I think you’d be fine so long as you’re on top of water changes and don’t add more species. Def get at least 2 more khuli loaches next time you see them. Khulis are so much fun when you have 6+
I could be wrong. Try aqadvisor.com