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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Am I overstocked?
Hi I was wondering if my 26 gallon tank is overstocked..... it has around 5-6 guppies, 3 neons, 2 glo fish, 1 cory cat, 1 molly, 1 platy, 3 otos, and 1 snail | 
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| inch wise yes..but with good maintenance, its doable...Id do 2 partial water changes/vacs a week and you should be good  smaller tanks are harder to keep prestine but again, doable | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| I would say you might be a little overstocked, but thats just my opinion.
Maybe wait to see other people opinions. | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| I change 20% every week | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| I have an overstocked 20 gal, and I have to do about 20% 2-3 times a week to keep my tank prestine...and I have guppies, platies, neons, and fry of all in there lol..if 20% is keeping your ammonia/nitrites/nitrates where they should be, then great ...if not, id do 2 changes a week | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| ok I have a python so water changes are easy 
Last edited by matt6765; July 30th, 2009 at 09:49 AM.
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Quote:
Originally Posted by matt6765  ok I have a python so water changes are easy | LUCKY GUY!  bucket gal here and it stinks!!  | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie LUCKY GUY! bucket gal here and it stinks!! |
lol, same here. | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| oh wow that does stink,,,,, | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by matt6765 oh wow that does stink,,,,, | Yes it does | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| Yup, but not overly. If you keep up on those water changes with your python (You lucky so-and-so!) then you shouldn't have any issues with it at all. My twenty's a little overstocked, regular W/C's do wonders! | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| just do your pwc | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| if you wanna help a lil bit add some plants to the tank it will help by using up some of the extra nitrates and will also use fish waste a little bit | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| whats a "python" | |
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July 30th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Aldric whats a "python" |
A python is a type of gravel vaccuum, but instead of using a siphon, it uses water pressure, by hooking up to a faucet.
Heres a link to it. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=17879 | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Shawnie LUCKY GUY! bucket gal here and it stinks!! | Quote:
Originally Posted by matt6765 oh wow that does stink,,,,, | lol at least u guys have buckets, i have to use like dishes and bowls to do my WC's hahahha | |
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July 30th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Tony G. lol at least u guys have buckets, i have to use like dishes and bowls to do my WC's hahahha |  Oh my gosh for 10 gal you must have to make at least like 15 trips just to do a pwc! | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| Why? You dont have a bucket?!!! I feel sorry for you i fill my 10gallon up with A pitcher but use a bucket forthe siphon | |
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July 30th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Tony G. lol at least u guys have buckets, i have to use like dishes and bowls to do my WC's hahahha | Go to the nearest Wal-Mart or hardware store and get yourself a 5 gallon bucket. It can be a reward for not burning down the house...TWICE  | |
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July 30th, 2009
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Originally Posted by bolivianbaby Go to the nearest Wal-Mart or hardware store and get yourself a 5 gallon bucket. It can be a reward for not burning down the house...TWICE | lol  | |
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