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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
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how manty fish can you put in a 38 gallon tank  | 
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March 11th, 2008
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| The general guide is 1" of adult fish for every gallon of tank, so you could fit around 38" of adult fish in the tank.
The problem is that many fish don't fit the guideline. Particularly large fish (we'll say four inches and up) need more swimming space and produce more waste, so they require more gallons per inch.
In addition, certain species don't get along well together, so be sure you do research before adding any fish. For example, you have it listed that you have two rainbow sharks. In a 38 gallon tank, each is going to feel like the other has invaded its territory, and they will likely fight each other for dominance. In the wild, one would swim away, but since there isn't enough space to run to, it is possible that one will die in this fight. | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Hi!
Depends on the kind, size and tempermant. Your current stock is many times more fish than you should have (Hint hint - take them out! OK, you can keep the angels, but no others...) but that many neon tetras would be fine in there.
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| i think i should only let go the 2 raibows and keep the rest | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Hi!
Buddy, those guys aren't full grown yet. The only one who is in a tank big enough for it are the angels, butterflys (Who are fish-eaters) and rainbows. Sure you can keep them in there - but don't expect good results - if you have a heart, now's the time to show it.
Sorry if I'm springing on you, I really want every animal out there to have a good life where it can indulge in all the luxarys we humans indulge in.
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| sorry  i feel realy bad about it
must i get rid of all the fish and only keep the angels
Last edited by Mike; March 18th, 2008 at 12:15 AM.
Reason: merged consecutive posts | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by werner  must i get rid of all the fish and only keep the angels | Hi!
No, you can keep the fish you have, but they won't live... Yeah - for the sake of the fish, take them back to the LFS. Claim you don't want to fishkeep any more and they can have your fish back. Then, using the angels as centerpiece we can work together to make a spectacular tank for you! I'm already getting visions....
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Addict
| that would probably be the wisest and most compassionate choice. | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| ya oky but i will miss them | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Addict
| yeah, but at least they'll have a chance for a nice big 100g home or something. | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| if i keep all of the fish how big tank should i get in gallons | |
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March 11th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| Hi!
About 150-200gal... It's best to just suffer the very short term loss of these fish - but you'll forget you ever had them when you get your tank set up as the masterpiece it has the potential to be.
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March 12th, 2008
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| | Fish Master
| im a newbie here but ive always been told 1inch of fish per gallon..i havent always listend to that cause in the past, ive just wanted to rescue all sickies..im learning tho! goodluck! | |
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March 12th, 2008
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| | Fish Helper
| 1 inch per gallon is the rule. It also depends on the fish...compatibility, male to female ratio, some are schooling fish, etc. and much bigger or messy fish need more space than the rule.
Do you have any ideas of what kind of fish you want? If you have some fish in mind, there are lots of options for a tank that size. | |
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