shipmate17

Hi,
New to fish keeping,new tank and stand arrived yesterday,in the process of gravel cleaning,tank came with Filter,heater,thermometer,want to keep community fish,such as tetra,Guppies etc.would like to know how many fish to keep in my tank which is 100cmx40x40 I think holds something like 200L.although I may be wrong.
Regards.

Peterpiper

Hi and welcome to FishLore!
Your tank size is 1m x .4m x .4m = 160Lt
i dont know to much about freshwater community fish
Guess i just wanted to say Hi

COBettaCouple

Welcome to Fishlore.. http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm is a good page to read on the nitrogen cycle and getting your tank ready for fish.

The general guideline for small fish is 1 inch (adult size) per US gallon. For larger fish, such as Angels, Oscars, Common Plecos, etc. it's best to check the data sheet on that species.

Usually small fish like schools of 6 or more and larger fish like to be in groups of 3 or more.

Otos and Cory Cats are good for cleaners in a tank your size.

shipmate17

Hi,
Thanks very much,hope to post more when I get the tank up and running.
Cheers.

jack11

some good fish for beginner tanks include:
-dwarf gourami
-pearl gourami
-most tetras
-livebearers - guppies/mollies/platies/swordtails
-corie cats
-bristle nose pleco

Congrats on the new tank, with a tank this size you should be able to get a great variety of fish. Good Luck!

Jack

shipmate17

Hi,
Just started to cycle my new tank,still need to add a couple of small ornaments.hope the pic comes through OK.
Cheers.
shipmate17

Peterpiper

No photo's. try this link for how to post photo's.
Sounds like you tanks going well

http://www.fishlore.com/howtopostphotos.htm