PonderEthereal

You’ve cycled your tank and so you’re ready to add a few more fish. How many fish can you add to your aquarium? How soon? In what order? The answer is, err on the side of caution. A mistake could be fatal to your fish.

How many Fish Can I have in my aquarium?

The number of fish you can have depends upon the size tank you have. It’s less about how many bodies you can cram into your tank and more about how much waste your tank can reasonably handle. Too many fish causes ammonia levels to remain too high and could kill your fish.

There are two rules that people often quote when stocking a tank - 1 inch of fish for every gallon of water or 1 inch of fish per every 12 square inches of surface space. These are great guidelines - but not great rules if left at face value.…