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Question
hi i have a 60 litre tropical aquarium with a 75 litre filter and i clean the tank every 2-3 weeks and i feed them everyday i have kept my fish for a year now i have inside:
5 black widow tetras
1 baby bristlenose pleco
my first question is do you think i am being a good fishkeeper and can you advise me if i am doing something wrong my second question is do you think i could get anymore fish in particular anymore tetras or plecos or any type of catfish? thank you in advance

Answer
Hi Akhil,
Yes and Yes!

Your aquarium sounds well-kept and an extra plus is the tank is not overstocked. It never hurts though, to feed your fish about twice a day and you can never do too many water changes.

You could easily add perhaps a second group of fish. I would add another species of tetras. Any of the available species would be suitable--Neons, cardinals, glowlights, Lemons, Serpae tetras, ect...

A group of 5-6 would be fine.

You could also add perhaps 4 corydoras catfish for some activity on the bottom.

Your fish are the best indicators of how well you are caring for them. If they are growing, showing good color, active, eating well and overall just thriving then that should say something.

Sounds like a lovely tank!
Karen~