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Stocking ideas for 120/130 litre tank?
Ok so I am getting a tank that is roughly between 120/130 litres tropical tank from a friend it already has some fish in which are---1xbetta, 2xneon tetras(she didn't listen when I said they like to shoal in larger groups), 1xcory, 2-3 mollies, 2xdwarf gouramis.. And I think that is it what are some good stocking ideas? I'm either going to put some of them like the tetras in my already established tank as I have tetras or re-home some as I already have a betta in the other tank and was hoping to have something different
Yes I know that Corydoras prefer to be in groups as i have 6 of them in my other set up (sorry should of stated that also)
I love Betta's so he will probably remain in the set up, some that have been suggested I may have trouble acquiring in my area as I am still waiting for a bristlenose pleco. I love your suggestion of the harlequin rasbora Aquella may need to go further a field for those though as for the two neon tetras in my new tank to be i may just put them into my existing tank as I have like 9 tetras in there.
A couple of friends will take on the mollies and gouramis and if all else fails there is an "Animal Academy" at one of the nearing colleges that will take some on.
Any other suggestions?
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- Aquella BSL=BSLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Well, the Gouramis and Betta don't belong together, the Gouramis will likely fight as they mature, the Tetras as you know need to be in groups of 6+, same with the Corys, and the Mollies should be in brackish water, especially if they're Black or Sailfin Mollies.
Quite a mess you're inheriting!
I can not comprehend having too many Bettas, as I ADORE these fish and house them in all of my (6) setups.
I hope you'll keep him in your new setup, as he's unlikely to find another home with the space he's certainly come to enjoy.
Here's what I'd do with that setup/stock:
- Rehome the Gouramis, (separately,) and the Mollies.
- Up the Neons and Corys to groups of 6 each. Maybe 7 or 8 for the Neons.
- Keep the Betta.
- Add another school of smaller fish. Maybe Praecox/Neon Rainbowfish, Harlequin Rasboras, (you can't beat these guys for tight schooling,) Celestial Pearl Danios, or another groups of smaller Tetras.
Good luck.
Source(s): Experience. - Jeroen WijnandsLv 79 years ago
Corys also need groups.
Depends on what you like and what your tapwater is like.
