9in is definitely more common (but 12 is possible), plus, their bodies are quite elastic.yhbae01;3738025; said:
Is your tank overstocked, are you setting up a tank, check this out everybody!
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12", while rare, isn't unheard of. I have seen even 15" specimens.yhbae01;3738025; said:
But, with polypterus species, unlike most fish they have very flexible bodies which allows them to maneuver quite easily through most spaces. I have a 9-10" sen in my 55g right now, along with three other 6-8" sens, and I must say that even if they grew to a foot, they would not be too big for the tank.
My case is a little extreme with that many polys, but as I said, if it were just one or two, I wouldn't give it a second thought.
Could you please add Polypterus bichir lapradei to the list?
My stats... 75g: severum, ebjd, 3 senegals...
Warning: Your selected species will eventually require 102% of your aquarium space. You may need to deal with territorial aggressions later on. Try removing some of (Polypterus senegalus senegalus, Heros severus, Rocio octofasciatum) or get a larger aquarium tank.
Recommended temperature range: 77 - 82.4 F.
Recommended pH range: 6 - 7.5.
Recommended hardness range: 5 - 15 dH.
Your aquarium filtration capacity is satisfactory.
Your aquarium filtration capacity for above selected species is 101%.
Recommended water change schedule: 28% per week.
Your aquarium stocking level is 86%.
hmmm... interesting.
Warning: Your selected species will eventually require 102% of your aquarium space. You may need to deal with territorial aggressions later on. Try removing some of (Polypterus senegalus senegalus, Heros severus, Rocio octofasciatum) or get a larger aquarium tank.
Recommended temperature range: 77 - 82.4 F.
Recommended pH range: 6 - 7.5.
Recommended hardness range: 5 - 15 dH.
Your aquarium filtration capacity is satisfactory.
Your aquarium filtration capacity for above selected species is 101%.
Recommended water change schedule: 28% per week.
Your aquarium stocking level is 86%.
hmmm... interesting.
hi it says that my oscars will become aggresive when they try to breed. they are 2 males and i dont think thats possible . also i was thinking u should maybe add a rating level for aggression in a tank. such as dominant fish, and so on in the tanks hierarchy.thx.
. also i was thinking u should maybe add a rating level for aggression in a tank. such as dominant fish, and so on in the tanks hierarchy.thx.
Oh, gosh. To consider all possible compatibility issues is a daunting challenge. I wish you the best and remind all to accept that to know the page you created will be be useful as part of a balanced plan and not as the end-all stocking guide. The task you have accepted is a challenge few would consider.
It really is a cool site. A great concept and a fairly easy to use interface.
I think with small recommendations here and there, and some small tweaks, it will be golden.
I think with small recommendations here and there, and some small tweaks, it will be golden.
Only changing 6% of the water weekly is not even close to being enough.yhbae01;3736927; said:
And that tank is 100% stocked.
i know they need to be kept in a shoal. im having hard time accepting the fact that a 150 gallon is the bare minimum for a clown loach. they max out usually at 12''. so why is a 120 gallon 48'' X 24'' X 24''not adequate? Oscars usually get larger, produce more waste and are more aggressive/territorial and their fine in a 120... whats the deal with clown loachs?always4lora;3738340; said:
