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Stocking

23 15:27:47

Question
Hello,

I have a 10 gallon tank that has been up and running for about 5 months.  I currently have 3 panda cories and 3 rasboras.  Could I add a few more rasboras or would this be overstocking the tank?

Also, I have just recently added live plants to the tank to replace the silk ones I had in there.  Do you recommend adding any fertilizers, for example Nutrifin Plant Gro, to aid in growth?  Or will ensuring the correct lighting be sufficient?

Thank you for your time.

Tonya

Answer
Hi Tonya, I'd add maybe one more, but it's really pushing it at that point. :)  I do not recommend any fertilizers and lighting should be appropriate for the type of plants you added.  Check the requirements of plants prior to purchase to make sure you buy low-light plants. :)

Happy fish-keeping.