Overstocked

[scuba steve]

Is my 30G overstocked??

[Lab_Rat]

With two plecos that will reach almost 18" each, yes, your tank is horribly overstocked at fish adult size.

[scuba steve]

but at the moment 1 is 5" and the other 3".....I dont think i can keep them until theyre adults.

But apart from the plecs is all ok??

[Lab_Rat]

30G:2 salfin plecs,3 lemon tetra,3 glowlight tetra,5 neon tetra,4 platty

I'd increase the numbers of all tetras to 6 of each species, get rid of the plecos, and call it stocked. Is this a true 30g or is it 29g?

[scuba steve]

I did think of doing that!! its 140 liters...30G

guna b hard 2 just get rid of my plecs!!!

[Oscar_freak12321]

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]. MFR always finds a good home for fish. :22: I will see if I can get the member who works on MFR here to look at this thread.

[smaug]

Is my 30G overstocked??
Without the plecs your stock is fine.The sailfins get real big but it takes awhile.Mine is 3-4 yrs old and about 10".The best bet is to get rid of them now before you get too attached,its easier to find a home for them when they arent over 6".

[jcarr71]

Yeah, everyone is right. The only thing I'd add is that if you like plecos, there are a different type called bristlenose plecos that will stay small enough to be in your tank permanently. I'm going to echo the guy that said get your tetra schools up to 6 (or even as many as 8), but I'd also sub out the plecos for a bristlenose.