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..another fish ? Please see my signature , more details of tank size (135 ltr ) are in my blog . should I keep bio-load as it is or there is still a margin to add one more, and if so which one? I would love to hear your suggestions , please just keep in mind what I got and compatibility issue.....THANK U
Afk4Jfk
09-17-2009, 02:18 PM
Your swordtail mail or female? If female i would add 1 male and 1 more female, if male 2 females Just my opinion.
Northernguy
09-17-2009, 02:19 PM
You should add more sword tails to give your solo one more of a school.
bluebluecow
09-17-2009, 02:20 PM
I agrre and would up the sowrdtail
Liz
my swordtail is just a kid now but it will grow ( I have been told ) up to 5 inch...and by the way is a boy ...so should I add girls ? are they shoaling fish ?
your absolute beginner:11:
iZinedane
09-17-2009, 02:26 PM
IMO add 2 females for the male. and i don't think they're schoolers. just active around the tank.
Afk4Jfk
09-17-2009, 02:50 PM
They Like the company and also they breed
Your tank is close to the brim with stocking, two more female swords is good, but wtahc your parameters and don't forget about waterchanges.
Afk4Jfk
09-17-2009, 09:56 PM
When getting close to over stocking the tank I heard that adding the aeration gives a bit more leeway
wolf_eyes
09-17-2009, 10:26 PM
I would also try to add more to the otos. They are a schooling fish so I would add at least 2 more
....yes I was thinking also to add one or 2 more Otos as they won't add more bioload significantly....not decided yet...waiting for more suggestions/advise..:22:
Aereation : got it , but I use it only during the night when both plants and fish are demanding for more oxygen..
Parameters : I use strips but I have learned that they are not so accurate as liquid tester, I will buy it.
Lab_Rat
09-18-2009, 06:50 PM
I would add more otos instead of the swordtails. Swordtails do get large and I think two more, when full grown, would put the bioload too high. A lone swordtail is not a problem as they aren't schooling fish. The otos prefer to be in groups, I would not recommend less than 3. Plus otos won't increase the bioload too much, just make sure there is enough food for them.
Afk4Jfk
09-18-2009, 06:55 PM
just my opinion but aerating all the time couldnt hurt just help. plus it looks cool.
I would either get rid of the Sword, and get at least 3-4 more Ottos.
Really take care of the fish you have before adding more. What I mean the Sword will give a lot more of a bio load. And will be better removed.
While the Ottos do a good job in your tank, and do much better in a school.
mac
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