Lets be honest...
How does everyone feel about over crowded monster tanks. Rational responses only please...
How does everyone feel about over crowded monster tanks. Rational responses only please...
New to MFK but old school thought
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It depends, what you’re used to, like and where you’re from. But personal I don’t like over stock tanks. I like one or two fish to display and a few bottom dwellers to steer the settlements. That’s my honest 2cent. I’ve tried 10-15 fishes in my 300g and it is just to much to look at. Not to mention the bio load. Currently I have a 640g and have 5 fish 23” aro and 4 bottom dwellers.
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It's all personal preference really. If you can get a tank full of peaceful fish that get on and you don't mind putting the work in to keep your nitrates in check then why not?
My tanks are a little on the heavy side stocking wise but i'm willing to put the graft in to keep my water good.
Saying that though there was an old thread on here about super heavily stocked tanks, I mean absolutely rammed with huge fish. They seem to be, or at least were, i'm not sure whether they still are, popular in Asia.
islandguy11
. Those type of tanks are way too much imo.
It's all personal preference really. If you can get a tank full of peaceful fish that get on and you don't mind putting the work in to keep your nitrates in check then why not?
My tanks are a little on the heavy side stocking wise but i'm willing to put the graft in to keep my water good.
Saying that though there was an old thread on here about super heavily stocked tanks, I mean absolutely rammed with huge fish. They seem to be, or at least were, i'm not sure whether they still are, popular in Asia.
islandguy11
. Those type of tanks are way too much imo.
Whatever floats ur boat. Fish are healthy, grown and no disease then it works.
Well that's one way to make a splash with your first posts.
Hey, we created the term and we have determined what acceptable levels of stocking is and that changes around the world. Due to that I believe it is up to the individual to determine how he or she stocks his tank. I personally prefer my tanks to be a bit overstocked. There are so many species out there that are simply amazing yet one will never be able to keep every species that interests him so why not make his best attempt?
That's my take on it and other people will disagree with me and that's fine too
Hey, we created the term and we have determined what acceptable levels of stocking is and that changes around the world. Due to that I believe it is up to the individual to determine how he or she stocks his tank. I personally prefer my tanks to be a bit overstocked. There are so many species out there that are simply amazing yet one will never be able to keep every species that interests him so why not make his best attempt?
That's my take on it and other people will disagree with me and that's fine too
Keep up your maintenance, keep your water clean, keep compatible fish, all fish healthy and getting their share of food...as long as youre doing these things i dont have a problem with a crowded tank. I just dont like huge fish stuffed into a tiny tank.
Successful overcrowding a tank with so called "Monster Fish" depends on which monsters are kept and tank size. Certain combinations of fish almost require overcrowding, such as African cichlids or Exodons.
Probably not a good idea to overcrowd a Dovii or Pacu tank.
I've seen many apparently successful packed tanks with fish combinations that I wouldn't even consider. As long as the fish remain healthy, to each their own.
Probably not a good idea to overcrowd a Dovii or Pacu tank.
I've seen many apparently successful packed tanks with fish combinations that I wouldn't even consider. As long as the fish remain healthy, to each their own.
Depends on the stock.
Do you mean like this
Or like this
Do you mean like this
Or like this