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by cora
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:11 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Re: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

I've given it some thought and I'm going to add two more Pandas to the tank, that's it. By the way, I've had the Pristellas since 2012, but the Pandas have only been with me for a few months now. They all seem healthy and happy, although I do worry a bit about the Pandas - they can be tough to read ...
by cora
Sat Mar 29, 2025 3:47 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Re: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

I'm actually looking for a different species to go with the two Pandas. Someone mentioned a Gudgeon earlier - I think that could be a great option. Unfortunately, this would mean rehoming the Pristellas, but they've had a good run and hopefully they'll end up in a larger tank where they'll thrive.
by cora
Sat Mar 29, 2025 2:08 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Re: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

I went back to the calculator and adding two more pandas put me over the limit. Now I'm leaning towards keeping just two pandas and adding a single, friendly fish to the mix. I considered a female betta and a dwarf gourami, but I've ruled them out for various reasons. I've taken some readings on my ...
by cora
Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:17 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Re: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

My Pandas exhibit the same behavior and it does make me a bit concerned, but they seem fine.

A 10-gallon tank with just Pandas isn't really my cup of tea. Temperature-wise, 78 doesn't appear to be an issue, and I plan on lowering it a bit once I get a new adjustable thermometer. I'm considering a ...
by cora
Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:03 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Re: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate your honesty. I can see why you'd think the tank is a bit crowded for the Pristella Tetra and Panda Corys. I'd love to hear some suggestions for fish that would be a better fit for my 10-gallon tank - something that would thrive in a heavily planted environment ...
by cora
Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:35 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?
Replies: 10
Views: 803

Is my 10-gallon tank overstocked?

I visited a fish stocking calculator site out of curiosity and it claimed I was around 90% stocked. I'd appreciate some feedback on this. As someone who believes in understocking, I was surprised by the result.

My setup:
- 10-gallon tank, heavily planted
- 50% water change every week
- Fluval U2 ...
by cora
Sun Feb 02, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: How fish stocking affects coral coloration
Replies: 6
Views: 3316

Re: How fish stocking affects coral coloration

I'd look into testing for phosphate, it might be elevated.