The "one inch per gallon" rule

[Ogrim]

I think one should plan on understocking rather than maximising stock levels & taking risks. Just look at all the benefits of understocking by 50% or increasing the tanksize for the same bioload if you have the space.
Anyhow less can be more at times

 

[BillyBob 72]

It finally makes sense

 

[GolemGolem]

Most likely it's been mentioned already but if I worked in a LFS and I was working with a newbie I would really stress cycling the tank more than anything else. Try to sell them some white clouds with a handful of dirty gravel in the bag and a good water testing kit, and tell them to come back in a couple weeks, and while they are waiting they could use sites like this and others to learn about what exactly they want to keep.

 

[TheFishJunky]

so does this mean I cant house a 48" arapaima gigas in a 50 gallon?
I figured I could just fold it in half.

 

[ULTAQUARIUMSVCS]

hi all

it all has to do with the species of the fish size of the tank and how much filtration is on the aquarium. imo

 

[kiru]

Can a tank ever be too big for a fish considering filtration and essentials are sufficient?

 

[kozaka71]

i learn something new every day

 

[isaiah640]

Ohh i get it cool thx

 

[isaiah640]

And i agree i learn more than just one new thing a day lol today ive leared like 3 or 4!

 

[Symon_say]

Finally this "rule" make sense, 1 cubic inch of fish per gallon.

Thanks