Fish stock questions for a 190 liter (41.8 US gal.) aquarium
I purchased a 190 liter (41.8 US gal.) aquarium. I wish to keep the following fish in it: 4 Ancistrus catfish, 3 Port Hoplos (Megalechis thoracata, formerly Hoplosternum thoracatum), 6 - 8 Neon Rainbowfish, 10 White Cloud Mountain Minnows. Does this utilize the entire capacity, or could I add more fish, and if yes, which fish would be suitable?
Hello,
4 Ancistrus catfish
2 are sufficient - better only add fish of the same gender if you do not have takers for the very numerous babies!
3 Port Hoplos
growing to almost 20 cm, these fish become too large for the tank!
6 - 8 Neon Rainbowfish
this is OK.
10 White Cloud Mountain Minnows
I do not recommend this. This species requires cool temperatures (do not heat the aquarium water!) and is not suitable for keeping together with tropical fish.
You could, for example, considerably increase the rainbowfish group and add a group of about 10 Corydoras catfish (in that case use sand bottom!).
You might consider a pair of gouramis such as Dwarf Gouramis (Colisa lalia) or Honey Gouramis (Colisa sota/chuna) as surface orientated fish.
Best regards
sera GmbH
Dr. Bodo Schnell