Here is another thought...
...How about forgetting the "inch per gallon" rule, simply because not all fish swim at the same levels? If I have too many bottom feeders and nothing else, well, what a boring set up! And, unhappy fishes as well. The same goes for those on the surface: here, let's put 10 African Butterfly fish in one tank! Hmmm....I am thinking CARNAGE! Every fish has it's own pesonality, space requirements, companion preference, etc. But, at least in my experience, people who 'have' fish are not interested. People who 'keep' fish are the ones who make sure they (the FISH) are happy, healthy, and well cared for. Rant off.
~steps down from soapbox~
Smiles, marli
...How about forgetting the "inch per gallon" rule, simply because not all fish swim at the same levels? If I have too many bottom feeders and nothing else, well, what a boring set up! And, unhappy fishes as well. The same goes for those on the surface: here, let's put 10 African Butterfly fish in one tank! Hmmm....I am thinking CARNAGE! Every fish has it's own pesonality, space requirements, companion preference, etc. But, at least in my experience, people who 'have' fish are not interested. People who 'keep' fish are the ones who make sure they (the FISH) are happy, healthy, and well cared for. Rant off.
~steps down from soapbox~
Smiles, marli