Can I add anymore fish?

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RobertA

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I just finished doing a 20% water change to my 20gal tank which has now been cycling for almost a week. The tank already contains 2 cory cats, which seem to be fine and a Java Fern plant. Do you think I could add 2 0r 3 Guppies and maybe a Anubia plant?

Thanks in advance!
 
Beeker said:
What kind of Corys? What are your tests showing? Ammonia, NO2, NO3?
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They're Spotted Corys. I don't have an ammonia, nitrite or nitrate tester *yet*. The only thing I can tell you is that my Ph is at 7.
 
The more plants the better. If you have the money, add all the plants. Plants will keep ammonia levels down and use up nitrates/nitrites. When I set up my 5.5 gallon betta tank, I add a bunch of anachris, some java moss, a couple of walmart plants I grew from bulbs, and two red melon swords. I have never had an ammonia spike. Also with cory cats, it's great to have some driftwood in the tank as well.

Good luck!
Jackie
 
OOPS I MISSED THE PART THAT SAYS YOU HAVE ONLY BEEN CYCLING FOR A WEEK. BEFORE YOU DO ANYHING BUY A TEST KIT AND CHECK FOR AMMONIA AND NITRITES, IF BOTH ARE AT 0.0 AND A LOW READING OF NITRATES THEN YOU CAN ADD A FEW MORE.
 
minnesotagal866 said:
The more plants the better. If you have the money, add all the plants. Plants will keep ammonia levels down and use up nitrates/nitrites. When I set up my 5.5 gallon betta tank, I add a bunch of anachris, some java moss, a couple of walmart plants I grew from bulbs, and two red melon swords. I have never had an ammonia spike. Also with cory cats, it's great to have some driftwood in the tank as well.

Good luck!
Jackie
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Thanks I'm happy to hear that I'll be able to add some new friends for my Corys :D
 
randalizm said:
OOPS I MISSED THE PART THAT SAYS YOU HAVE ONLY BEEN CYCLING FOR A WEEK. BEFORE YOU DO ANYHING BUY A TEST KIT AND CHECK FOR AMMONIA AND NITRITES, IF BOTH ARE AT 0.0 AND A LOW READING OF NITRATES THEN YOU CAN ADD A FEW MORE.
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Okay, I'll do that.
 
I wouldn't do anything until you get a tester for your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Those are necessary. Once you can see where your levels are, you will know what fish and how many to get. It is far to dangerous to go blindly. You will need to know these levels.
 
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