[Methos]

Hi,

I finally have my 20 gallon cycled aquairum up and runnng. As I was showing it to my neighbor, I mentioned I had live plants not just for the look, but also because it helped with the waste the fish produced. Also, that if you had plants you can , in some cases, can add fish right away. He asked if that meant the carrying capacity of the aquarium was more than the 1 gallon per inch due to the the plants and the biological filter. I told him I wasn't sure. So, I'm posting here. Does anyone know? Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

Genaro

 

[Gatekeeper]

depends on the fish.

 

[Rex Grigg]

The 1" per gallon myth.

12" of Neons is a lot less fish than 12" of Pleco.

 

[fishscale]

Varies by species too, goldfish are heavy poopers

 

[Methos]

OK, thanks. Currently, I have 10 neon tetras was thinking aoubt adding more fish. Maybe glow-lite tetra or guppies, but the 1 to 1 "rule" gave me pause. My tank has gone from medium planted to heavily planted as I plan to add some Wisteria and javas.

 

[CampCreekTexas]

Based on my pond experience, I would say that yes, plants up the carrying capacity of a tank. They sure do in a pond, so I don't know how it wouldn't hold true for a tank as well.

 

[Gatekeeper]

I see no problem adding a few guppies ot tetras. just add a few at a time. you'll know when its too crowded...