Stocking question 29 gallon

[Penguin225]

I have a 29 Gallon tank with 2 cories, 4 cherry barbs, 3 dalmation mollies, 2 platys and 3 tiger barbs. I started this tank before i was really getting into fish keeping and now that i'm learning more I have been wondering if my tank is overstocked or perfect for its size I haven't had any water parameter issues so there is no concern there I just want to make sure everything seems okay for my tank

 

[Ksway]

Yea I would say your levels are fine (just keep an eye on parameters) , but not ideal in the sense that Cory's like to be kept with at least six of there kind and also the tiger barbs can get quite nippy kept in small groups at least six of them should be kept together as well .

 

[New2fishlovinit]

Just from what I’ve read here and my limited experiences Im not sure that you are overstocked but might be slightly out of balance. tank set up would also be a factor. Cories, Barbs would prefer to be in groups of at least 6. Depending on the specific Cories you have they range in size. (I have some emeralds that are over 3” and fat!). i personally would be concerned about the tigers and the mollies/platys for fear of fin nipping aggression especially with just 3. As an opinion - I would rehome or move the tigers, get a couple/few more cherries and depending on the tank layout (places to hide, live plants, etc) and your species of cories maybe get them up to 6. I overstocked a bit myself and am concerned about a rainbow tank I have it in another post so if you have some thoughts please share ! GOod luck with tank.

Yea I would say your levels are fine (just keep an eye on parameters) , but not ideal in the sense that Cory's like to be kept with at least six of there kind and also the tiger barbs can get quite nippy kept in small groups at least six of them should be kept together as well .

Sames times and similar thoughts !

 

[Penguin225]

so far they haven't nipped but i will definitely look into seeing if i can rehome them and definitely will seeing if i can get more cherries and some more cory's thank you

 

[Ksway]

so far they haven't nipped but i will definitely look into seeing if i can rehome them and definitely will seeing if i can get more cherries and some more cory's thank you

Great ! They tend to be fine when they are smaller as they grow they will get a bit more aggressive and competitive.

 

[Penguin225]

I am not super sure which cory's i have i got one that looks like a bronze and then the other seems like a peppered cory i had 4 peppered ones but 2 died unexpectedly at different times so i got the bronze one as that was the only type my LFS held does it matter if the cories are the same species for when i go look at some more?

I am not super sure which cory's i have i got one that looks like a bronze and then the other seems like a peppered cory i had 4 peppered ones but 2 died unexpectedly at different times so i got the bronze one as that was the only type my LFS held does it matter if the cories are the same species for when i go look at some more?

i forgot to say we have tons of hiding places and many live plants so that shouldnt be an issue we want to get more plants when we can anyhow.

 

[Ksway]

Generally it is good to get at least 6 of the same Cory species but they will get along with other species.

 

[MacZ]

I have a 29 Gallon tank with 2 cories, 4 cherry barbs, 3 dalmation mollies, 2 platys and 3 tiger barbs.

When it comes to bioload it's not overstocked, when it comes to compatibility it is very much.

I'd rehome the livebearers and the tiger barbs, stock up the cories and the cherry barbs to 10 each. After that at most add one more species, preferrably something that can live in smaller groups or solo.

 

[Penguin225]

When it comes to bio-load it's not overstocked, when it comes to compatibility it is very much.

I'd re-home the live-bearers and the tiger barbs, stock up the corys and the cherry barbs to 10 each. After that at most add one more species, preferrably something that can live in smaller groups or solo.

May I ask why you say get rid of the live bearers I have never heard that before so i'm just curious

 

[MacZ]

Simple, platies and mollies can be quite boisterous fish and the tank is simply too small. Wouldn't keep this fish in tanks under 80cm length, rather 100cm.