Here are some examples of community aquariums kept by some of the
readers. Please understand that these are examples of what some of the
readers are keeping and by no means represent ideal or optimum stocking
levels. Some go against all principals of good aquarium management.
Badman's does not agree or disagree with them and posts them here for
informational purposes only, I will however give my opinion on the stocking
levels. Do not use them as a template for your aquarium and do not
take the green check as an endorsement of your set up. It simply means
for the time being your aquarium is not overstocked, further research
is needed on your part to check on specific requirements for your fish
to allow them proper conditions to thrive. I STRONGLY suggest that
if you have any questions you read the information from the main site
or visit the sites message forum.
Use them to get a better idea on how to set yours up and what to keep
in them. Remember all fish should be researched before purchasing. Please
use this FORM
to submit your tank.
If you do not see your aquarium listed here within a
week or so of submitting it is probably because the the form was not
filled out as requested. I cut and paste the results so if you use all
caps or add different punctuation marks it forces me to write them by
hand and I have found it takes up too much of my time. Please try again
and I will gladly add your aquarium here.
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Badman's opinion on stocking levels
Overstocked now and / or not stocking for the adult
size of the fish. Check potential fish size and temperament
Poorly stocked incompatible species, dangerous mix
of agressive / non agressive fish, schooling fish not maintained
in proper schools. Fish has specific water requirements.
Caution, will be overstocked with potential fish
growth and / or bad combination of species
OK stocking level only, each inhabitant should be
researched. This does not take into account behavioral traits
such as schooling, swimming level and special dietary needs.
Not enough specific fish information
These are my general thoughts, each aquarium will
differ slightly based on your maintenance schedule and equipment.
While the icons are based primarily on stocking levels it must
be noted that certain species, primarily tetras are schooling
fish and need to be in groups of six or more. While single specimens
may not alter your tank capacity they will put the fish under
stress and not let it live up to its potential.
The
icons usually indicate that one or more of the fish are either
too large or soon will outgrow the tank. While many of the fish
will survive in smaller tanks they will not flourish and when
kept in cramped conditions are more prone to disease. It may
be time to upgrade to a larger tank or remove the fish. Please
do not take it as an insult or criticism , we are just trying
to promote a healthy environment for our pets. As always research
your purchase before buying it for you setup.
Commonly sold fish with
potential size and tank requirements
Owner:
Scott Date: 01/01/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
13 Barbs
1 Pleco
1 Molly
1 Platy
Depends
on type of barbs and Pleco variety.
Owner:
Hashim Date: 01/02/2013 Tank size: 40 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
1 severum
1 spotted sydonodonis
1 keyhole
1 blue acara
Owner:
Aerodactyl Date: 01/03/2013 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
4 nerite snails
5 Rosy Barbs
8 Neon Tetras
2 Delphax Corys
3 Peppered Corys
8 Ember Tetras
Overstocked if a tall tank crowded if a long, check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
Ryan Date: 01/03/2013 Tank size: 37 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
1 angelfish
2 german blue rams
6 silver hatchet fish
6 panda corys
6 von rio tetras
1 bristlenose pleco
Owner:
Margaret Date: 01/03/2013 Tank size: 60 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
1 golden bristlenose
6 neon tetras
2 dwarf gourami
Owner:
Gavin Date: 01/05/2013 Tank size: 400 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 black shark
3 bala sharks
2 angel fish
2 dwarf gourami
6 black skirt tetras
3 Cory's
Will be too small for balas when they mature.
Owner:
Trevor Date: 01/05/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 Dwarf Gourami
1 Dwarf Orange Crayfish
1 Mystery Snail
Crayfish
are active predators that will eat anything they can catch.
Owner:
Ricky Date: 01/05/2013 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Planted
10 cardinal tetras
10 callistus tetras
10 golden white cloud
10 amano shrimps
30 red cherry shrimps
3 ottos
5 kuhli loach
Owner:
Steve Date: 01/05/2013 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish
12 cardinal tetras
2 gourami
5 zebra danios
Owner:
Ron Date: 01/05/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 South American puffers
1 albino bichir
1 clown pleco
1 Dalmatian Molly
Overstocked, check size potentials.
Owner:
Lawrence Date: 01/06/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 Electric Green Tetras
8 Glo Fish Danios
3 Panda Cory Catfish
4 Mickey Mouse Platys
Owner:
Joe Date: 01/06/2013 Tank size: 36 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 cherry barbs
2 Bolivian rams
3 peacock gudgeons
11 harlequin rasboras
1 mystery snail
Owner:
Felicity Date: 01/06/2013 Tank size: 190 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
5 Denisoni Barb
10 Odessa Barb
1 German Blue Ram
1 Bolivian Ram
7 Three Lined Cory
Owner:
Montel H. Date: 01/06/2013 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
4 neon tetras
2 mollies(1 balck female and 1 silver male)
1 dwarf gourami
1 brittlenose pleco
1 24k minnow
1 adf
Owner:
jazzin Date: 01/07/2013 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 gold wag platies
5 green glo tetras
5 cardinal tetras
2 guppies
3 corydoras
Owner:
CGirl Date: 01/07/2013 Tank size: 4 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 Honey gourami
1 German blue balloon ram
1 Male betta
Overstocked. Best for Betta only.
Owner:
afdclady Date: 01/08/2013 Tank size: 72 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
5 discus
2 angelfish (spawning pair)
15 guppies (4 males:11 females)
10 neon dwarf rainbowfish
7 boesemani rainbowfish
8 emerald cory (bronchii)
1 opaline gourami
1 dwarf gourami
1 german blue ram
tank is moderately planted, low tech.
two 100 gallon canister filters running.
Overstocked , check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
Steve Date: 01/09/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
6 neon tetras
3 pygmy corys
1 ghost shrimp
1 oto
1 honey gourami
Owner:
Brittany Date: 01/09/2013 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
3 Tiger Barbs
1 Odessa Barb
2 Rosy Barbs
1 Bristlenose Pleco
1 African Dwarf Frog
5 Cardinal Tetras
2 Pearl Gouramis
1 Red Tail Shark
Owner:
Jenna Date: 01/10/2013 Tank size: 300 litre Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
7 discus
10 sparking gouramis
15 cardinals
8 sterbai corydoras
3 bristlenose plec
1 angel
Owner:
Steven Date: 01/10/2013 Tank size: 30 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
1 Dwarf Blue Gourami
12 Neon Tetras
10 Red Cherry Shrimp
Overstocked , check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
Freddy Date: 01/10/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
4 Panda Cory Catfish
6 Blue Mickey Mouse Platys
8 Glo Danios
6 Electric Green Tetras
Owner:
Aislynn Date: 01/10/2013 Tank size: 5 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish
3 painted glassfish
one suckerfish
Way overstocked research your fish, check full size growth potentials. Best for betta only.
Owner:
Joshua Date: 01/11/2013 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 black convict cichlid
1 red tailed shark
1 rubber lip pleco
Owner:
Kristian Date: 01/11/2013 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 African Dwarf Frogs
3 Kuhli Loaches
3 Dwarf Gouramis
1 Rubber Lip Pleco
Owner:
Daniel Date: 01/11/2013 Tank size: 110 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
3 khuli loach
7 neons
7 runny nose tetra
Owner:
Angelica Date: 01/11/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
5 Neon Tetras
2 Male Guppies
2 Angel Fish
1 Bristle Nose Pleco
4 Cory Catfish
Owner:
Kate Date: 01/12/2013 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
2 Dalmatian mollies
2 dwarf gourami
2 lg gourami
1 angel fish
1 rainbow fish
2 plattys
Owner:
Crazycatlover Date: 01/12/2013 Tank size: 85 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
115cm L x 30 H x 30 W Narrow Panoramic
1 appisto macmasteri
M appistogramme cacatuoides M.F.
5 neon blue rams
1 balloon neon ram
5 thread fin rainbows
9 neon tetras
Cuckoo catfish
Love
this tank!
Owner:
Kym Date: 01/13/2013 Tank size: 42 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
1 Common Pleco (7")
3 Julii Cory
4 Glowlight Tetra
6 Serpae Tetra
5 Zebra Danio
1 Zebra Snail
1 Mystery Snail
Too small for common pleco, check size potential, otherwise OK.
Owner:
Jason E. Date: 01/13/2013 Tank size: 56 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
2 keyhole (breeding pair)
3 bolivian ram (males)
1 farlowella
10 von rio tetras
20 neon tetras
Owner:
Montel Date: 01/13/2013 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
2 mollies
1 dwarf gourami
1 african dwarf frog
1 brittlenose pleco
4 neon tetras
1 white cloud minnow
2 ghost shrimp want to add
2 neon tetras
1 german blue ram
Owner:
Lindzy Date: 01/14/2013 Tank size: 100 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
8 Cardinal Tetras
8 Cherry Barbs
10 Guppies (male)
7 Platies
8 Harlequin Rasbora
10 Ghost Shrimp
10 Gherry Shrimp
Considering adding a few snails and some Vallisneria spiralis
but I have a black thumb with plants
Owner:
Paige Date: 01/15/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
3 Sunburst Platties
1 Dwarf Gourami
Owner:
Alex Date: 01/16/2013 Tank size: 54 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
3 fancy guppies
6 neon tetras
20 red cherry shrimp
10 malaysian trumpet snails
Owner:
Kira Date: 01/17/2013 Tank sizes: 27 cube, 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
27 gallon:
9 zebra danios
7 skirt tetras
4 peppered corydoras
1 apple snail
29 gallon:
3 pictus catfish
1 bristlenose pleco
3 dwarf gouramis
Owner:
Argha Date: 01/18/2013 Tank size: 120 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
4, 2inch oscars on one chamber
(on the other chamber- 2 angels 4 goldfish 3 sharks 4 carps)
Way overstocked research your fish, check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
Natto Date: 01/18/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 juli cory
2 panda corys
1 dwarf gourami
1 female betta
1 dalmatian molly
1 balloon molly
Owner:
Cezar Date: 01/18/2013 Tank size: 60 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
10 Paracheirodon innesi
4 Danio rerio
2 Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
lots of red cherry shrimp
Owner:
Karina Date: 01/18/2013 Tank size: 35 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
5 harlequin rasbora
4 neon tetra
1 betta
Owner:
Jack Date: 01/19/2013 Tank size: 80 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
2 Thorichthys ellioti
2 high fin sunset platys
6 cardinal tetras
Owner:
EADeNero Date: 01/19/2013 Tank size: 25 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
4 neon tetras
2 algae eaters
2 bala sharks
6 harlequin rasboras
4 silver tipped tetras
2 silver dollars
2 red rilli shrimp
1 ghost shrimp
Too small for bala sharks and silver dollars, check size potentials.
Owner:
ty Date: 01/19/2013 Tank size: 250 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
1 tiger oscar
1 albino tiger oscar (both 12 inch breeders)
3 pictus catfish
2 black ghost knifes
1 common pleco
1 jack dempsey
1 texas cichlid
1 green terror.
(Tank is about 7 to eight feet tall with lots of filtration
three 90I penguin biofilter 1 connected to under gravel filter
tannk also has lots of caves for low aggresion heat at 77
degrees)
Owner:
Bryce H. Date: 01/20/2013 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 firemouth cichlid
7 bloodfin tetras
7 brilliant rasboras
3 mixed cories
3 julii cories
3 mystery snails
Owner:
Dylan Date: 01/20/2013 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish
2 blue gouramis
1 spotted silver dollar (max of 5 inches)
1 oranda goldfish (max of 9 inches)
1 rainbow shark (max of 6 inches)
1 candy striped loach (max of 3 inches)
1 dario loach (max of 4 inches)
Overstocked. Mixing tropical and non tropical species.
Owner:
Moe Date: 01/20/2013 Tank size: 75 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
15 assorted rainbow
10 assorted corys
20 neon tetras
15 meteor white clouds
10 cardinal teras
1 gold nugget pleco
10 neon rams
10 neon ballon rams
1 longear sunfish
Overstocked. Mixing tropical, native and non tropical species.
Owner:
Jesse Date: 01/20/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 Neon Tetras
1 Flame Dwarf Gourami
3 Kuhli Loaches
1 Vampire Shrimp
Owner:
Angela Date: 01/20/2013 Tank size: 3i, 75 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
31 gallon:
3 balloon rams
1 pleco
4 white skirt tetras
2 blue dwarf gouramis
As
long as pleco is not a common or large variety.
75 gallon:
1 pleco
5 jack dempsies
4 yellow labs
1 male electric blue hap
4 blue dolphins
3 tiger barbs
4 hap venustus
2 chrysonotus
5 peacocks
Overstocked , check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
lilu Date: 01/21/2013 Tank size: 12 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
5 neon tetras
2 Cory habrosus
1 Cory leucomelas
1 Otocinclus
2 amano shrimp
2 yellow shrimp
2 cherry shrimp
1 blue jelly shrimp
Owner:
Kobe Date: 01/21/2013 Tank size: 1.5 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
betta
Owner:
Bryce Date: 01/21/2013 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 betta
3 julii cories
3 mixed cories
3 mystery snails
Owner:
Danielle Date: 01/21/2013 Tank size: 60 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
4 angelfish
1 rainbow shark
1 albino rainbow shark
1 peppered Cory catfish
3 albino Cory catfish
2 glass catfish
1 plecostomis.
As
long as the pleco is not a common or large variety.
Owner:
: lisaw Date: 01/21/2013 Tank size: 180 litre Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish
5 scissor tails
5 kribs
1 bristlenose
1 cory
Owner:
Reno Date: 01/22/2013 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 Fire Red Dwarf Gourami 2 Blue Dwarf Gourami
Owner:
Montel H. Date: 01/22/2013 Tank sizes: 15, 375 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tanks: