Pet Information > ASK Experts > Pet Fish > Freshwater Aquarium > tank capacity

tank capacity

23 16:28:30

Question
currently have six rosy barbs six german blue rams three cory cats one twig catfish and one clown pleco in 55 gal. with emperor 400 and air stone also using chemi pure and blackwater extract.i have no plans for any more fish in this tank but would like to know am i safe with current pets?

Answer
Yes, your tank is just fine. Most of the fish are small and stay small like the cory cats and german rams and rosy barbs. Your tank could hold more if you ever wanted too. The only thing I would be concerned about is the rams. As they get older thay may pick on each other and maybe even the other fish. Are the rams new or have you had them with the other fish for a while? If you have had them for a while and they are fine there should be no worries. However, if they are new just keep a close eye on them as sometimes they can be bullies. You could get some more corys if you wanted. Corys love to be in schools especially in a big tank like yours. Just be sure to get the same color. While all corys can be together just fine and even school together, they prefer all being the same color. However, I currently have two albinos and one panda cory and they are just fine. In fact, the panda has been adopted by the albinos as family. These are just some ideas. Otherwise your tank is just fine. Enjoy. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help.