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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.
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Badman's opinion on stocking levels
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| Overstocked now and / or bad combination of species. Check potential fish size and temperament | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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.
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| Owner: Pedro
Date: 4/02/07 Tank size: 38 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: John
Date: 4/2/07 Tank size: 33 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Chrissy
Date: 4/2/07 Tank size: 65 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Heavily stocked.
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| Owner: Flavio
Date: 4/3/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: J Marsh
Date: 4/3/07 Tank size: 28 Bow Front Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Cat Date: 4/3/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Miguel
Date: 4/3/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Too small for full
grown angels. |
Owner: Anna Date: 4/3/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Too small for that
many angels |
Owner: 4/3/07 Date: 4/4/07 Tank sizes: 20 and 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
Kuhlii Loaches brackish?
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| Owner: Squeak
Date: 4/4/07 Tank size: 100 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Stickman
Date: 4/5/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
Small for a pleco |
Owner: Brenda
Date: 4/5/07 Tank size: 28 gallon bowfront Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Bubbles
Date: 4/5/07 Tank size: 28 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
At capacity
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Owner: Jan Date: 4/5/07 Tank sizes: 14, 15 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
Overstocked check
fish potential size. |
Owner: Penny
Date: 4/6/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Patrick
Date: 4/6/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Check potential size
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Owner: Scott LeRoy Date: 4/6/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Andrew
Date: 4/6/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Will be too small
for the pleco. |
| Owner: Jeff N. Date: 4/6/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Stocking OK, watch
mix. |
Owner: Jessica
Date: 4/7/07 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Charlene
Date: 4/8/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Overstocked, research
the fish. |
| Owner: Lara Boielle Date: 4/8/07 Tank size: 90 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
To me it's overstocked
and has a strange mix. |
Owner: Secret Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 70 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Sheri
Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Will be too small
for the clown loaches. |
| Owner: Jay Heighton Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 140 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Overstocked, mixing
tropical and non tropical species |
Owner: Michael Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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be serious. |
Owner: Trillian
Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 90 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Overstocked
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| Owner: MJ
Date: 4/9/07 Tank size: 35 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Tight with angels
but OK with good management. |
Owner: Dennis Date: 4/10/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: < 6 months Fish in the tank:
Not familiar
with a Chinese Rainbow Fish. |
Owner: Rich
Date: 4/10/07 Tank size: 72 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Keith
Date: 4/10/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Andrew
Date: 4/10/07 Tank size: 180 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
While a large
tank you have some fish that also get very large. Let everyone settle
in. |
Owner: Paul
Date: 4/10/07 Tank size: 65 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Tony
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
Even with the
smaller plecos they will outdrow your tank. |
Owner: taureandragon76
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 40 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Small for the
angels. |
Owner: Alfie Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Crowded
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| Owner: PJ Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Michael
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Too small for the
pleco. |
Owner: OC Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Henry
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 75 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Kristy Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 38 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Too small for the
Balas. |
Owner: Mikey
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Fully stocked.
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| Owner: Gamester Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Tony
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
Small for the
pleco |
Owner: Huan
Date: 4/11/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: zzzzaaaacccchhhh Date: 4/12/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Didi
Date: 4/12/07 Tank size: 64 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Depends on what the "sucking cats" are. |
Owner: Joan
Date: 4/12/07 Tank size: 60 litre Running for: ??? Fish in the tank:
Small for 2 pitbulls
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| Owner: Fish Enthusiast
Date: 4/12/07 Tank sizes: 187, 64 litre Running for: Fish in the tanks:
Too small for the clown loaches
Depends on what the "sucking cats" are. |
Owner: Holley
Date: 4/12/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Finchy
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 180 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Jenna
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Joey B.
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Ash
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Kristys
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Mollies can get quite large.
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Owner: Colin
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Chris
Date: 4/13/07 Tank size: 44 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Jaylen
Date: 4/14/07 Tank size: 170 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Too small for the sharks.
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Owner: Hannah
Date: 4/14/07 Tank size: 35 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Jay
Date: 4/14/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Cramped |
| Owner: Jathiel
Date: 4/15/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Overstocked. |
Owner: David Date: 4/15/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Mike
Date: 4/15/07 Tank size: 25 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Overstocked check size potentiaal.
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| Owner: Jon
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 230 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
At capacity. |
Owner: edsaquarium
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Mary
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 40 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: johnnieko
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 763 litre Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Jonny D
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Hickler Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Laurence
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 50, 135 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
Never heard
of a dwarf pleco?
Sharks and pleco
get very large. |
Owner: Mandy
Date: 4/16/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Overstocked |
Owner: zzzzzzzzz Date: 4/17/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Breanne
Date: 4/17/07 Tank sizes: 29, 10, 55 gallon Running for: Fish in the tanks:
Crowded
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Owner: Hickler
Date: 4/17/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Katrina
Date: 4/17/07 Tank sizes: 29, 58 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
South american
and African species?
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| Owner: Trina
Date: 4/17/07 Tank size: 5 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: ggorrell
Date: 4/17/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Mike
Date: 4/18/07 Tank size: 150 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Nice!
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| Owner: Jeff Date: 4/18/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Rich Date: 4/19/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Blane
Date: 4/19/07 Tank sizes: 20 Long, 20 Hex Running for: One to three years Fish in the tanks:
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| Owner: Bailey Date: 4/19/07 Tank sizes: 180, 36, 20L, 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
Even though you have
a very large Tank, you have chosen fish that get very large and a large
number of them. your tank is overstocked.
At capacity with
good maintenance.
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Owner: ravnos
Date: 4/19/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Hickler
Date: 4/19/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Mixing tropical and
non tropical species, Goldfish get very large, sailfin can get large as
well. |
| Owner: jas
Date: 4/19/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Ok, but really too
small for the Oscar. |
Owner: Brigid
Date: 4/20/07 Tank size: 150 litre Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
Depends
on Gourami species. |
Owner: Shel Date: 4/20/07 Tank size: 5 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
If
the algae eater is an oto cat. |
| Owner: RJ
Date: 4/20/07 Tank sizes: 35, 55 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tanks:
A little small for
an angel, OK with good maintenance.
The pleco will
outgrow your tank. |
Owner: Chris
Date: 4/20/07 Tank sizes: 180, 58 gallon Running for: Fish in the tanks:
Even though you have
a very large Tank, you have chosen fish that get very large and a large
number of them. your tank is overstocked.
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Owner: Glo in the Dark Betta Date: 4/20/07 Tank size: 16 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Watch the zebras
they are known to nip fins. |
| Owner: Rachel
Date: 4/21/07 Tank sizes: 4.5 gallon hex Running for: One to three years Fish in the tanks:
Mixing tropical and
non tropical species, Goldfish get very large.
Overstocked
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Owner: Matthew Date: 4/21/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Extremely overstocked,
Check fish sizes and mixing tropical and non tropical species. Please
research before doing anything else. It is not fair to the fish.
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Owner: Jan
Date: 4/21/07 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Too small for the sharks.
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| Owner: Mithchell
Date: 4/21/07 Tank sizes: 36, 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
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Owner: Batman
Date: 4/21/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Jonesy Date: 4/21/07 Tank size: 50 gallon Running for: Fish in the tank:
Oversocked, check size potential
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| Owner: Jason
Date: 4/21/07 Tank sizes: 37, 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tanks:
Crowdeed
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Owner: Jamison
Date: 4/22/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Research your hobby!, disgusting |
Owner: Brady
Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 75,36, 29, 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Watch the loaches,
could be territorial trouble.
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| Owner: Xavi
Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 36 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Overstocked for territorial
fish, strange mix? |
Owner: Darlene
Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Bryan Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Depending on species.
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| Owner: Cliff Mack Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Griset Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Chris
Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 46 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: O'connor Date: 4/23/07 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Fish in the tank:
Crowded. |
Owner: Kevin
Date: 4/24/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Crowded, not sure
of pleco species. |
Owner: Drag
Date: 4/24/07 Tank size: 5 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
At capacity, heavily
stocked. |
| Owner: ProudBostonian Date: 4/24/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
At capacity.
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Owner: Michelle Date: 4/25/07 Tank size: 20 gallon long Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: fishbat Date: 4/25/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Elaine Date: 4/25/07 Tank size: 20 gallon long Running for: Fish in the tank:
Get an couple of
oto cats or sae, not chinese algae eater. |
Owner: Joe
Date: 4/25/07 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Katherine
Date: 4/25/07 Tank sizes: 20,10,5, 2.5, 1.5x2, 1 gallon Running for: Fish in the tanks:
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| Owner: Jay heighton Date: 4/26/07 Tank size: 150 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Research your fish
size potential and minimum tank sizes. |
Owner: Jaydeeh
Date: 4/27/07 Tank size: 96 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Depending on tank
dimensions. |
Owner: Steve Date: 4/27/07 Tank size: Trigon 190 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Heavily stocked,
small for angels with that mix |
| Owner: Abi Jones Date: 4/28/07 Tank size: 30 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Tank way too small for a bala,
check potential fish size and minimum tank size. |
Owner: Matt Date: 4/28/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Overstocked
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Owner: CC
Date: 4/28/07 Tank size: 95 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
If the silver sharks
are the "Colombian shark" they will need brackish water |
| Owner: Vinny
Date: 4/28/07 Tank size: 125 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Llane Date: 4/28/07 Tank sizes: 36 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tanks:
Overstocked
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Owner: JT Date: 4/28/07 Tank size: 37 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Audrey Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 38 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
Provided
the pleco is moved. |
Owner: Bernie Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 450 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Crashnsa
Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 20, 55 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: Alex
Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 35 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
With good maintenance.
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Owner: Sarah
Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 45 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Bert
Date: 4/29/07 Tank size: 75 tall, bowed front Running for: Fish in the tank:
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| Owner: SD Tank Date: 4/30/07 Tank size: 65 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
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Owner: Tom Hastings Date: 4/30/07 Tank size: 12 gallon Running for: Fish in the tank:
Overstocked
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Owner: Andrew
Date: 4/30/07 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: More than three years Fish in the tank:
As long as the algae eaters are not Chinese. |
| Owner: Jessica. O
Date: 4/30/07 Tank size: 5 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
Will be overstocked and you still need a catfish.
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Owner: Oshea
Date: 4/30/07 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
Overstocked
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