Too OverStocked?

[GunMedalGleam]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufIDXF-LSTU&feature=autoplay&list=ULMW53czR9udE&lf=mfu_in_order&playnext=2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW53czR9udE&feature=bf_next&list=ULufIDXF-LSTU&lf=mfu_in_order

Was wondering if i went a little overboard with the Over stock. I lost count on how many fish there are. I want to say 18 total the tank is 55 Gallon. I use a Fluval 405 plus an in water powerhead sponge type filter.

[barrettsline]

Na you should be good. Personally though id add another canister or even a small wet dry if you have the room. That's a pretty good bio load but, if you can filter your water volume 8-10 times an hour you should be good.


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[myjohnson]

With a dry wet you can over stock all you want!

[barrettsline]

With a dry wet you can over stock all you want!

+1 on that. I have between 45-60 Mbuna and Peacock cichlid fry(1/2"-1 1/8")in my 50 gallon, and its only running on a wet dry.

[eklikewhoa]

Doesn't look overstocked to me, seems pretty comfy in there.

I would up the filtration a bit though and just stay on top of water changes and you should be good.

[GunMedalGleam]

The glowing OB cichlid died. Do OB have some kind of medical condition because out of all the fist i have had they seem to be the most sensitive.

[barrettsline]

Not that I know of. I have bought and ordered them off line and never had any issues in particular. Check your water and honestly is just may have been a bad set of fish.

Depending on there size, they may also be subject to bullying from your other fish.

Could have also just be disputes over territory.


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[Complexity]

From your videos, it appears you had 2 or more OB's in the same tank. That's not a good idea. They are very aggressive towards each other, and that may be the cause of the death. Just keep 1 in the tank.

[GunMedalGleam]

i have 3 OB's the bigger and nicer of the 3 is the one that die. He didn't look torn up like he been to war or nothing like that. Ain't no telling what happen to um. Just alittle salty about it because he was pricey.

[barrettsline]

Well keep an eye on the others I keep six myself and haven't had issues but they have also lived in a 150 gallon and are getting ready to move to a 300.


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[Complexity]

I'd love to have more than 1 in my 90g, but it was my understanding that they were highly aggressive towards each other. If I'm wrong about that, let me know.

[barrettsline]

I'd love to have more than 1 in my 90g, but it was my understanding that they were highly aggressive towards each other. If I'm wrong about that, let me know.

I honestly think it depends more on the environment and the fish it's self. That's what I've seen in the past with mine but with enough landscape mine haven't fought much if at all, they chase each other but the more I read and see I'm starting to see it as more of a game. I've had between 4-7 for over 3 years. But each tank and group of fish is different. Remarkable things can happen in an aquarium. I've had a snow flake eel and a cleaner shrimp form a symbiotic relationship before and I've seen African cichlids and tetras get along in a 30 gallon. Just depends on the fish.

This sounds more like the fish was either weak or sick. Keep your confidence up with the fish but add some extra filtration.


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[Complexity]

Thanks for the info, Barrett. When I rescape my tank again, I might consider adding another one (or two?). I think I'll have the line of sight broken up a little better so I might be able to get away with at least one more.

GunMetal, I think I'd agree with Barrett on this one given the added info. The OB was just weak or sick to begin with. If he was one of the larger fish, double check that you have enough oxygen in the tank. Adding another filter will help with that. Meantime, add current to the water surface to help with gas/oxygen exchange and make sure to keep up with the weekly 50% water changes.

[barrettsline]

[QUOTE=Complexity;

The OB was just weak or sick to begin with. If he was one of the larger fish, double check that you have enough oxygen in the tank. Adding another filter will help with that. Meantime, add current to the water surface to help with gas/oxygen exchange and make sure to keep up with the weekly 50% water changes.[/QUOTE]

+1 , I still say the scape is awesome in the tank now.


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[GunMedalGleam]

My tank is covered with acrylic sheets. There only minimal holes to fit the canister filter tubing. I set it up this way to minimize evaporation. I do have a powerhead filter inside the water with an air nozzle to add oxygen to the tank. Is that the wrong set up?