Maintaining a 400-liter tank for nano species.

[mezora]

I'm in the process of revamping the tank and I've been pondering what inhabitants to introduce.

Schooling nano species in groups could be an intriguing option.

Would I be underutilizing the space, though? Perhaps incorporating a central focal point, such as a Betta accompanied by a few females, would be more effective.

[BurGassino]

I'm in the process of revamping the tank and I've been pondering what inhabitants to introduce.

Schooling nano species in groups could be an intriguing option.

Would I be underutilizing the space, though? Perhaps incorporating a central focal point, such as a Betta accompanied by a few females, would be more effective.

That's an interesting idea, I'm curious, when you say nano species, are we talking small tetras or similar?

[mezora]

I'm in the process of revamping the tank and I've been pondering what inhabitants to introduce.

Schooling nano species in groups could be an intriguing option.

Would I be underutilizing the space, though? Perhaps incorporating a central focal point, such as a Betta accompanied by a few females, would be more effective.

That's an interesting idea, I'm curious, when you say nano species, are we talking small tetras or similar?

I'd say anything 1.5 inches or under, generally speaking. Think ember tetras, galaxy rasboras - those types of fish.

[BurGassino]

I'm in the process of revamping the tank and I've been pondering what inhabitants to introduce.

Schooling nano species in groups could be an intriguing option.

Would I be underutilizing the space, though? Perhaps incorporating a central focal point, such as a Betta accompanied by a few females, would be more effective.

That sounds like a great plan, how many do you think you could fit in there without overcrowding the tank?

[barnicle]

Imagine a 400l tank, filled with hundreds of tiny fish, it's a pretty cool idea, I think it would look great with schooling nano species.

[mezora]

I'm in the process of revamping the tank and I've been pondering what inhabitants to introduce.

Schooling nano species in groups could be an intriguing option.

Would I be underutilizing the space, though? Perhaps incorporating a central focal point, such as a Betta accompanied by a few females, would be more effective.

That's an interesting idea, I'm curious, when you say nano species, are we talking small tetras or similar?

Considering the rule of thumb, it's about 1cm per litre, so for a tank like mine, ignoring the sump, that's a lot of fish. Galaxy rasboras, being 2cm adult size, would mean I could fit around 200 of them in, theoretically. But realistically, I think 100 fish would be a manageable number.

[Clack]

I think it's a great idea, loads of potential for a diverse community.

[wandg]

I've got a small setup with galaxy rasboras and I love 'em. Having 100 in a bigger tank would be incredible, they're such great little fish.

[boomer]

I've always been a fan of smaller fish, and I've gotta say, a larger tank packed with a couple hundred of them is a real treat. I've had my fair share of nano species, but many of mine aren't technically classified as such – they're just small. What I'm curious about, though, is your water parameters – specifically, what's the GH and pH of your source water like? And what are the tank's dimensions – length and width, if you don't mind sharing?

[mezora]

I've always been a fan of smaller fish, and I've gotta say, a larger tank packed with a couple hundred of them is a real treat. I've had my fair share of nano species, but many of mine aren't technically classified as such – they're just small. What I'm curious about, though, is your water parameters – specifically, what's the GH and pH of your source water like? And what are the tank's dimensions – length and width, if you don't mind sharing?

My tank's 120 x 55 x 60, with a sump on top. Water's probably harder up here, so I'll likely need to make some adjustments for most fish. Haven't checked the parameters yet, but that's on my to-do list.