I was hoping that you folks might have some advice as for what I can add to a 75G tank. I am currently keeping 6 B.Striata and was thinking of upping the shoal, but was also wondering if a small shoal of Histies would be ok with the 6 B.Striatas?
Should I just stick to only B.Striatas and add a few more, or mix things up a bit and add some B.Histronicas as well? If so, how many can I safely add without overstocking?
I have two large canister filters running so I am moving about 800G per hour with the filters and I have 2 powerhead as well for current.
Mixing them up a bit??
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Hi Munkee,
Those two species make for a great mix, in my experience. In fact my parents have a 4ft tank which has been home to groups of Botia striata and B. histrionica for some years now. In case you haven't already seen the pics, have a look at these couple of old threads:
http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=2763
http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=4195
Stocking density will obviously depend on what other fish you have in the tank apart from the 6 B. striata. If you are not heavily stocked, I would say you would be fine to add 2 or 3 more B. striata and 7 or 8 B. histrionica.
Hope this helps,
Emma
Those two species make for a great mix, in my experience. In fact my parents have a 4ft tank which has been home to groups of Botia striata and B. histrionica for some years now. In case you haven't already seen the pics, have a look at these couple of old threads:
http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=2763
http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?t=4195
Stocking density will obviously depend on what other fish you have in the tank apart from the 6 B. striata. If you are not heavily stocked, I would say you would be fine to add 2 or 3 more B. striata and 7 or 8 B. histrionica.
Hope this helps,
Emma
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Excellent! Thank you so much Emma. I have only the 6 B.Striata at the moment. I will definately follow your advice. As I build up the population, I'll be sure to post the progress.
The photos are great. Thank you for sharing them with me.
The photos are great. Thank you for sharing them with me.
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