Fish species Suggestions

aquagirl1999

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The fish names and species and how many gallons each fish needs

Casper - albino rainbow shark - 6
Bones - Long finned tetra - 2
Booth - Long finned tetra - 2
Potter - Sunburst tetra - 1.5
Weasley - Sunburst tetra - 1.5
Granger - Sunburst tetra - 1.5
Archie - Pepper Cory Catfish - 3
Jughead - Pepper Cory Catfish - 3
Zombo - Mickey Mouse platy - 2

Gallons used so far - 22.5

Gallons available - 27.5

I am considering getting a few more, and am looking at dwarf gourami, golden dojo loaches (my aquarium is sand substrate so I need some sand stirrers), and also considering adding a few more platy. I have the space for 2 gourami and I read that having males only helps prevent aggression. I also have room for 2 dojo loaches, and 3 platy. I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for some different fish instead of the gourami that will still be a bit bigger, and won’t be as aggressive. I like the gourami, and they are on the list as very hardy and easy fish, but Idk about the potential for aggression.
 
Honestly, I would boost the numbers of the schoolers and not add more species. Don't think of the tank in terms of a gallon per fish allocation--it isn't. Fish that school are stressed an unhappy when they're in pairs. They will behave better and be healthier in an appropriate sized group. Go for at least 6 of each tetra and cories, and call it good.
 
What size is your tank? I dislike most "stocking calculators" or inches/gal rules.

Tell us all about your tank. Size & dimensions? Filtration? Plants?

What fish do have right now?
 
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