MelyBu

30 gal tank.
I would like 2 Silver Zebra Angels and 3-4inch Corys= 20 inchs of fish.
I would like to add some live plants, but unsure.
Do live plants factor into the inchs of fish per gallon?
One other question, should I replace the rocks I have in the tank with gravel? I prefer the rocks, but not sure what the fish would like.


I stink at decor. LOL.

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jsalemi

Those rocks are kind-of big -- too easy for uneaten food to get down where the corys can't get at it, and to decay into potentially toxic nitrite bubbles. Also, corys (or any bottom feeders for that matter) prefer fine gravel or sand for the substrate. You can save the larger rocks, and scatter some of them on the surface of the finer substrate for a more diverse appearance.

Live plants only factor into the # of inches of fish per gallon in the same sense that decorations and the substrate do -- solid objects reduce the total amount of gallons of water in the tank. And you'll need a deeper substrate for the plants to root in than you would for artificial plants. Depending on how much decoration you have in there, you could potentially reduce the capacity by up to 10% (though I guess around 5% is more common). Plants more factor into appearance, and the type of fish you keep -- most like to have hiding places where they feel safe, and plants (live or artificial) provide that.

MelyBu

Thanks for the advice! I have fine gravel that I can place in the tank.

Here's the new look.

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