Hows my tank?

15gallons


aquatic animals-4white cloud minnows


2 platys


8 neon tetras


2 pepper corys


1 honey goramis


1 small female boesmai rainbow fish


2 zigzag snails


2 algae eating shrimp


2 dwarf aquatic frogs


Plants-2 anubias,1green cambona,1 amazon sword plant,2 java fern,1moss ball.





Other-1 coconut cave,1 peive of bogwood,1 rock,1 ornamental cave.

Hows my tank?
a little overcrowded -- make sure you do weekly maintenance and no slacking.





if you have 2 algae eating shrimp already in a new tank you will need to feed them some zucchini or something until your tank grows algae.
Reply:If course everyone will tell you that it is over-crowded, because it really is. But you have posted on here enough to know that, and the rule of thumb. Just keep up with the water changes, and remember the rainbow fish will get about 4 inches or so and likes live foods, So the neons might start to look appealing.
Reply:Somewhat overcrowded? The typical rule of thumb is 1 fish per gallon of water. What are you using to aerate the water? The livestock is lovely. The vegetation a delight. Something is needed for water movement/aeration for the tropicals in your aquarium. You also have live bearing fish amongst egg layers, assuming you have a male and female platy. The other aquarium inhabitants will enjoy the live food.
Reply:This tank is overcrowded!!! Remember, 1in to the gallon, so you should have 15in of fish. I think a 30 or 40 gal. tank would be good considering you have the plants and the ornaments. Hope This Helps!!!!

rene