30 gallon tank I have like 12 fish can how much more fish should I get?

Question

I got two angel fish, two pink tetras, one penguin fish, two loaches, one black shark, and 3 painted tetras, and one betta can i get more? and one more question I used to have 3 loaches yo-yo loaches i think they're called I cleaned up the tank a little bit and one died what did I do wrong? Another question I want to put some real plants in the tank to make it more real but I don't know what kind of plants the fish I have like?

Answer 1

Okay lets break this down into each fish

Penguin Fish: 2.5", schooling fish should be kept in groups of 6

                     Loosely planted tank for swimming room

Yo-Yo loaches: 6", a shoaling fish best kept in 3 or more.

                       They require alot of space

Black Shark: Minimum tank size 70g, aggressive, 24" and should not

                    be in a planted aquarium

Betta: 3", at least 5g with floating plants preferred.

Painted Tetra: 1.5", shoaling fish best kept in groups of 5 or more

Angel Fish: 6", 15g + for a breeding pair, should be kept in groups of 4.

Not sure about the pink tetra but I am assuming they have the same requirements as the painted tetras.

I am not sure what exactly you mean by black shark so I hope I got the right one, I had to look it up on the internet.

If you were to go by what you have now you are way over stocked as is. You would need 5 more penguin fish, 1 more loach, 2 more angel fish, 2 more painted tetras, and 3 more pink tetras.

I think you should get rid of the black shark as it will get big and very territorial. And think about getting a larger tank for the ones you have now so you can give them the companions they need to feel secure.

Edit: Angel fish are not compatible with bettas or your tetras

Answer 2

do one gallon for each inch of fish and don't overstock because this can cause fish being territorial and can cause diseases.hope i helped thx .

Answer 3

u should have 1 gallon for every inch of fish

sounds like you have to many now

Answer 4

Hmm sounds like you have an alright stock as it is , if you get anymore make sure theyre smaller than some of the big ones in your tank...i have 20 in my 29 gallon. and thats my limit there mixed community fish...i also have 2 angelfish. but try to put smaller ones in there instead. like serpae tetras, black neons, guppies, cherry barbs...and so forth, although guppies and angels aren't the best mix...anyways id cap your limit at 14-16 fish Tops...sounds like you have some bigger ones as it is...Goodluck