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malken

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Since my tanktastrophy has gone ito remission, I have been wondering what fish to get to restock my tank. (Once I'm certain the parasites are gone of course)

I was thinking about getting 2 more swords and 2 more mollies. or possibly just more swords.

Would I be overstocked at that point? When it comes down to it I never really know how many fish can go into my tank before I have to worry about the bio-load.

any help, comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

edit: I'm still looking to rehome my dojo and pleco
 
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jm1212 said:
both the common pleco and the dojo loach overstock your tank.
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The OP did mention both of those are going to be rehomed. I'd add more cories and replace the swordtails with deep-bodied tetras or rasboras but that's all I can suggest.
 
I really like the swords, How many could I add, if after rehoming the loach & pleco I also added another 2-3 cories?
 
I actually meant "How many swords?" also, does it make a difference to the cories if the one in there now is albino? I'd like to try keeping some regular cories for a change but preferably not at the albino's expense.

My thought is this stock
1 Angel
2-3 mollies
4~ Swords
3-4 cories

would that bee too much bioload?
 
malken said:
I actually meant "How many swords?" also, does it make a difference to the cories if the one in there now is albino? I'd like to try keeping some regular cories for a change but preferably not at the albino's expense.

My thought is this stock
1 Angel
2-3 mollies
4~ Swords
3-4 cories

would that bee too much bioload?
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If you intend to keep an angelfish, then your options are limited. The stocklist posted in quote is fine as it is. Stick with 3 swordtails (one male and two females). They tend to reach 6 inches (though rarely or shall we say seldom is it done) which is why I did not recommend the swordtails for that tank bearing in mind that these are active fish that would prefer a four footer to swim around.
 
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