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 aggressive / non aggressive 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:
Amez Date: 1/30/2012 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 glofish
4 neon tetras
2 albino corys
3 guppies 1 molly
1 african dwarf frog
Owner:
Dazzer Date: 1/30/2012 Tank size: 50 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
7 Glowlight Tetra
3 Columbian Tetra
3 Serpae Tetra
1 bristlenose Pleco
1 Thai Red Claw Crab
Overstocked. Check full grown size potentials.
Owner:
Dämian Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
9 Pepper Corys (lots of hidding places)
2 Apple Snails
5 Guppies
3/4 Plants
Owner:
John Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 60 litre Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
2 Platies
5 Neon Tetras
5 Harlequin Rasbora
5 White Cloud Mountain Minnows
1 Bala Shark
1 Albino Pleco
1 Male Betta
1 Apple Snail
Overstocked. Too small for bala check full grown size potential.
Owner:
Keith Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 29 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
5 Tiger Barbs
3 Danios
1 Flying Fox
3 Priscilla Tetras
7 Red-Eye Tetras
3 Platys
Crowded,
use good maintenance schedule.
Owner:
Curly Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
2 neons
9 pristellas
1 betta
1 oto
Owner:
Martin Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 125 litre Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 platies
6 neon tetras
2 peppered corys
2 albino corys
1 male betta
Owner:
Carmel Date: 1/31/2012 Tank size: 180 litre Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
1 Angelfish
3 Pearl Guarami
5 female Platy
7 Corydoras
3 Apple snails
Owner:
Ronlad K. Date: 2/1/2012 Tank size: 54 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
10 Molly
10 SwordTail
10 Platy
10 fancy Guppies
5 endlers
1 Female Beta
2 snail
5 shrimps
heavily planted Tank
Overstocked. Check full grown size potentials.
Owner:
Jojo Date: 2/1/2012 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
3 cherry barbs
2 rosy barbs
1 aquatic frog
Owner:
Alixandra Date: 2/2/2012 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
1 peruvian pleco.....3"
1 yellow mollie.........2"
2 pictus cats..............4"
2 rainbow sharks.....3"
4 phantom tetras....1"
4 silver tips............1.5"
2 diamond tetras...2"
6 tiger barbs..........2"
4 glassy cats..........2"
1 male fancy betta..2"
1 female betta........1"
When
stocking a aquarium you must take into account the schooling needs
and full size growth potentials of each fish, not the size at
time of purchase. You should be OK as long as the pleco is not
a common variety.
Owner:
Christian ARod Date: 2/4/2012 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 jumbo neon tetras
1 male betta fish
3 otocinclus
Owner:
Rebecca Date: 2/4/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
1 oscar
1 firemouth
1 eel
1 kribensis
Overstocked. Wat too small for an oscar,
check all full grown size potentials.
Owner:
Lisa W. Date: 2/5/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
6 peppered corys
2 dalmation mollies
4 platy
3 guppies
Owner:
Gregg Date: 2/5/2012 Tank size: 50 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish
2 rainbowfish
1 kribensis cichlid
6 serpae tetras
1 pleco
2 fiddler crabs
1 snail
As
long as pleco is not a common.
Owner:
Jen Rodgers Date: 2/5/2012 Tank size: 15 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
5 neons
5 danios
3 otos
3 cherry shrimp
3 ghost shrimp
As
long as the danios are one of the smaller varieties.
Owner:
wildstarrman Date: 2/5/2012 Tank size: 75 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
3 glowlight tetras
3 glowfish tetras
6 red eye tetras
6 panda corries
1 common pleco
2 clown loaches
Will be too small for common pleco and clown loach, check full size growth potentials.
Owner:
JC Date: 2/5/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon long Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
6 peppered cories
5 flame tetras
2 bolivian rams
Owner:
Jelano Date: 2/6/2012 Tank size: 20 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
6 neon tetras
5 harlequin rasboras
4 cherry barbs
3 otocinclus
2 dwarf gouramis
Crowded,
use good maintenance schedule.
Owner:
Jack Date: 2/6/2012 Tank size: 37 gallon Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
3 black skirt tetras
1 angelfish
1 upside-down catfish
8 tiger barbs
5 glofish
Owner:
Andrew Date: 2/6/2012 Tank size: 160 litre Running for: One to three years Fish in the tank:
2 angelfish .... 6''
3 silver sharks .... 4''
2 gold gourami .... 4''
2 clown loach .... 3''
2 dario loach .... 3''
2 bronze cory .... 2''
1 ancistrus plec .... 2''
4 glass bloodfin tetra .... 2''
3 swordtails
Owner:
Katie Date: 2/7/2012 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 Red Tailed Shark
1 Angelfish
1 Striped Raphael Catfish
6 Tiger Barbs
Owner:
Mike Date: 2/7/2012 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
2 balloon mollies
1 female betta
1 cory cat
Owner:
Josh Date: 2/7/2012 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
4 male guppies
5 bronze corys
8 ghost shrimp.
Crowded,
use good maintenance schedule.
Owner:
Steve Date: 2/7/2012 Tank size: 180 litre Running for: One year Fish in the tank:
4 swordtails
4 zebra danios
10 glowlight tetra
15 neons
2 angels
6 amano shrimps
1 dwarf pleco
Crowded,
use good maintenance schedule.
Owner:
Ben Date: 2/8/2012 Tank size: 55 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
8 neon tetras
4 corydoras
4 sunrise platys
1 red fin shark
3 amano shrimp
3 ghost shrimp
Owner:
Fabiana Date: 2/9/2012 Tank size: 10 gallon Running for: Newly set up Fish in the tank:
1 male betta
3 male guppies (red gold tuxedo)
2 male platies (sunburst)
3 cory catfish
1 mystery snail
Owner:
Bob Date: 2/10/2012 Tank size: 150 gallon Running for: Six months Fish in the tank:
2 sunburst peacock cichlids
3 jewel cichlids
2 dolphin cichlids
2 yellow lab cichlids
1 royal pleco
4 gouramies
2 orange cichlids
2 electric blue cichlids
1 peacock cichlid
1 african cichlid
Ok,
from a stocking view, but not the best species to keep together.
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Overstocked. Check full grown size potentials.
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