Oxygen in the water...
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If you're just concerned about overstocking, there are plenty of other indicators w/out worrying about O2. Do you have some reason to think your oxygen is low?
No, I don't think the oxygen is low, but I would just like to make sure before I start to add more fish. I was just thinking ahead for the safety of the fish.
O2 should not be a concern when considering stocking levels. You should worry about nitrate and DOC (dissolved organic carbons) first, since high levels can be dangerous and will be dangerous before O2 becomes a concern. Since there isn't a convenient way to measure the DOC level we use nitrates as a test.
Your tank is close to a good stocking limit, I'd add a few more neons, cories, and ottos to flesh out the school, maybe add another molly and that's about it.
CO2 levels is only important for planted tanks, CO2 is a major component for the photosynthesis process so many planted tank owners are injecting CO2 into the water.
Your tank is close to a good stocking limit, I'd add a few more neons, cories, and ottos to flesh out the school, maybe add another molly and that's about it.
CO2 levels is only important for planted tanks, CO2 is a major component for the photosynthesis process so many planted tank owners are injecting CO2 into the water.
O2 levels are a big concern. Many fish are sensitive to low levels of oxygen and will suffer/die as result.
There are other factors that lead to low O2 levels. Having surface agitation in your aquarium does not mean your levels are high or even acceptable.
