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RE: Stocking New 50gal Tank

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Posted by: LadyBetta13 at Sat Oct 20 21:57:33 2012  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by LadyBetta13 ]  
   

Thank you so much for your advice. Well, the mollies got along well but not for long. They caught the Ich and died despite my attempts to cure it. I took your words to heart and decided against putting him with any more tankmates. I'm lucky my betta didn't catch anything... Though he seems to be biting his tail while I'm not looking because his tail is somewhat shredded. (I know this isn't fin rot because it doesn't really spread at a set pace. I wake up to find a chunk of his tail seemingly bitten off, though the damage seems to have stopped without any action done since I've watched him more closely and played with him more.)



Anyway, I've done yet even more research (albeit tirelessly) and have come up with a better mix of fish, though I wonder if my BGK might eventually eat some, or get bullied by another in particular)



Here is what I have:



BGK (still have my eyes set on him) ^_^

RTBS (potential bully... But I've heard success stories)

8-10 Tiger Barbs (Not too concerned. A school that big can get along well IMHO, and nearly uncatchable. Should be safe)

Spotted Pleco (Not common Pleco... Anyone know it's size?)

3 Dwarf Gourami (I'll be careful to get ONE male, tho size worries me)

Red Wag Swordtails (Again, their size is a HUGE concern. If it is okay, how many...?)



Would this overstock my tank? Also, as you can see, I scrapped the idea of Bettas and Angels. They seem to be a recipe for disaster! I must ask, though, does this setup seem to be okay? I've heard BGK can coexist with smaller fish when introduced young... And I plan on keeping him WELL fed just to be safe! ^^' I won't overfeed tho.



One last thing... Would introducing these fish in a certain order prove beneficial for their health and/or community behavior? Thanks again!



LadyBetta13


   

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