How many bottom dwellers is too much?

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friend_of_fish
 
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How many bottom dwellers is too much?

by friend_of_fish

As the title.

I love, love, love bottom dwellers of all kinds but I don't want my tanks getting too crowded down there. What's the limit?


kate_kuhli
 
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Re: How many bottom dwellers is too much?

by kate_kuhli

The limit more depends on what you have. Size of tank, what fish/size of fish, waste output and amount of filtration, behavior, etc.

Could you give an example? Then I could point you in the right direction. :)


tetrafan
 
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Re: How many bottom dwellers is too much?

by tetrafan

Yeah even things like aeration and what (if any) plants you have can make a difference with some fish. E.g. heavily planted tanks can handle a bigger bioload. A heavily planted tank also helps break up the tank, so territorial fish aren't as prone to trying to compete for space.


ian06
 
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Re: How many bottom dwellers is too much?

by ian06

I love bottom dwellers too so I know what you mean! I would just introduce fish slowly and then you'll get a good idea of what's right for your tank. Both in terms of crowded-ness and on the water quality.

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