Rodger I have a few ideas for ya but I'll sit this one out and let some of the creepy basement dwellers chime in.
why ask for stocking tips?
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I asked the same question on another forum and got slaughtered as a know it all for asking this LOL. Anyways the main thing I got from those that were helpful when answering the question is 2 reasons.
1. lack of knowledge, either new to the hobby or new to a type of fish with compatibility questions.
2. bored and looking for a new direction but not sure where to go.
But I am with you I just don't have enough tanks to have all my dream aquariums. What I find more interesting and see all to often is when people ask stocking questions and then argue until they find someone to give them the answer they want.
1. lack of knowledge, either new to the hobby or new to a type of fish with compatibility questions.
2. bored and looking for a new direction but not sure where to go.
But I am with you I just don't have enough tanks to have all my dream aquariums. What I find more interesting and see all to often is when people ask stocking questions and then argue until they find someone to give them the answer they want.
I understand when someone doesn't know which direction to go and they give a couple of examples of the directions they would like to go. But if I asked what should I put in my 75 gallon and everyone says African cichlids yet I really don't like them should I still do it? If someone's asking for help they should give a little info such as that. Not a blanket statement What should I put. But that's just me.
If you are building a 600 you already have a plan for what's going in it. If not the fish already in another tank
I like to go to all the LFS I can and see with my own eyes whats out there. and keep checking back to see newly received fish. and if people are suggesting bichirs for your 20 gallon tank I suggest you do not take there advice.you would think someone could figure out a small 20 gallon tank could only house small fish but there are a lot of dumb people out there so maybe asking advice is best
Like I said, that was an example haha. Bichirs were the first things that popped in my head and I'm pretty sure most people on here know that a 20g is too small for bichirs, maybe used to be a growout only
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Yeah, I already have what goes in it. My problem is, it may be overstocked once things get grown up. I have somewhere between 15-18 ft of Bichirs for the bottom and my Leitchardi aro for the top. Bunch of stuff in between. I just have to restock what will get emptied for the 600. Maybe that trio of guppies........
Asking to have your stocking list confirmed by other aquarists is a good way to gather opinions if there would be any problems, not to mention the reasons above. Also, for a lot of fishes out there the minimum tank sizes listed are just that; minimums, and may mistakenly convince someone that they have an appropriate tank when it is just barely adequate.
I don't think you guys are reading this post the way it was intended. Giving a list of fish you would want is a great idea, saying "what should I put in my 90 gallon" bad idea.
I like when people ask. It helps prevent bad stocking mistakes.
I always welcome questions where I can share advice and experience.
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I always welcome questions where I can share advice and experience.
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