how many galaxy could I get away with 30l

[Mrmikey]

Hi,

I have a 30l tank and was wondering how many Galaxy Rosbora I could have in there.

I have 4 neons
1 guppy
3 kuhli loach
4 red crystal shrimp
2 butterfly loaches

I want to get a shoal of them for maximum effect. Could someone tell me the max I could have with present fish in tank and how many I could have without them in there. (friend said she would love them)

thanks

 

[samc]

IMO i would add a max of 10 (keeping the fish already in) as they are very small. well the ones i have seen anyway. But you would need to keep up on water changes

 

[nry]

In the 30L alongside the other fish? I'd be inclined to say none...

 

[Mrmikey]

ummm, well I have got two opinions that totally differ? I'm good with my water changes and have plenty of plants, does this make any difference?

 

[samc]

i might be wrong then if it were me i would get rid of the neons and get 10

see what others say anyway

 

[Ajm200]

All the rasboras I've kept have been delicate and very sensitive water quality issues. My tank went through a couple of mini cycles when my toddlers managed to turn off the extension bar and I didn't notice until next feeding time. Both times, I lost rasboras. Ended up with just 2 of the original 8 despite the fact they were the only fish in a 48l shrimp tank with scant feeding and frequent water changes throughout the cycles.

From experience, I wouldn't put them into a heavily stocked tank and you already have quite a few fish. I'd say 10 as the only fish in the tank.