Is my tank fully stocked?

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JWB

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Hi,

This is my first post, but I've been reading the forum for a while and it's really helpful!

I have a 12 gallon Eclipse tank (set up last July) with six female platies (no fry survived and they aren't having any more). My ammonia and nitrites are always 0 and my nitrate ranges between 10 and 20 depending on when I've done my last water change. Can I add one or two more female platies or is my tank fully stocked?

Thank you!

Juliet
 
JWB said:
Hi,

This is my first post, but I've been reading the forum for a while and it's really helpful!

I have a 12 gallon Eclipse tank (set up last July) with six female platies (no fry survived and they aren't having any more). My ammonia and nitrites are always 0 and my nitrate ranges between 10 and 20 depending on when I've done my last water change. Can I add one or two more female platies or is my tank fully stocked?

Thank you!

Juliet
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Since female platies grow large than male platies, id say your fully stocked. The can grow up too 2.5 inches each. 2.5 x 6 = 15 inches for 12 gallons of water. The general rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water. If you really wana add another few platies, you could always add another filter which may allow you to overstock a bit....

But, fish like any other beings, need space.
 
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