Am I overstocked?

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Wrightt3

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I think I may be a bit overstocked so decided to see what you guys think. Tank is about 38 gallons (100x30x50cm/40x12x20") and holds the following fish:
1 Angelfish (hoping to add another unless I am overstocked)
1 Crenicichla Lucius which is relatively small and peaceful for a pike
1 Paradise Fish
1 Senegal Bichir
The Bichir was given to me by a friend because he couldn't grow it passed 6" for some reason. I haven't had much luck either which is good I guess because it means I won't have to rehome him.

Do you think it is overstocked or could I add anything else? The fish all seem to get along and my water parameters are stable.
 
I never said the fish were small
Both the angelfish and pike are full grown at 6" and the paradise fish is full grown at 4"
The Bichir was kept in a 6 foot tank for 2 years and never exceeded 6" so I doubt he will grow any bigger.
There are currently no problems in terms of aggression or water quality and as far as one a tell, the fish are happy. If anything the tank looks bare.
Whilst I appreciate the quick reply, I think you exaggerate when you say it is massively overstocked. Either way which fish would you recommend removing to reduce the problem?
 
Sounds like they need a lot more room. Pretty sad ur basically saying the bichir is stunted already? Not sure if that's justification to put it in a 40 for the rest of its life.

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Not sure if its stunted or not... Aside from its small size there are no visible deformities. There is also no reason why it should be stunted. As I said, it was kept in a 180 by my friend for two years and he never exceeded 6" so he gave him to me. If I were to rehome him would I still be overstocked?
 
i think your stocking is fine personally, just keep the nitrates down and you are doing a good job in my opinion... why is he over stocked? the largest fish as double its length in width and over 6 times in lenght.... as long as aggression is low i see no problem.
 
justarn said:
i think your stocking is fine personally, just keep the nitrates down and you are doing a good job in my opinion... why is he over stocked? the largest fish as double its length in width and over 6 times in lenght.... as long as aggression is low i see no problem.
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