Fish
Dive into the fascinating world of aquarium care with the "Fish Feeding and Stocking Guide." This comprehensive handbook is your ultimate companion for creating and maintaining a vibrant and healthy aquatic community. Whether you're a seasoned aquarist or just starting, this guide offers detailed insights into feeding schedules, stocking plans, and maintenance routines tailored to a variety of fish species.
Learn the specifics of daily feeding routines for mid-level and upper-level swimmers like tetras, rasboras, danios, and livebearers. Understand the unique dietary needs of bottom-dwellers such as Kuhli loaches and Corydoras, and discover the best practices for maintaining a balanced diet for herbivores, algae-eaters, and protein-hungry species.
The book also provides a structured stocking plan, ensuring that your tank remains a harmonious and thriving ecosystem. From the initial introduction of a diligent cleanup crew to the final addition of schooling fish, each step is meticulously detailed to help you achieve a well-balanced aquatic community.
Stay on top of water quality with a clear and concise water testing schedule, designed to keep your aquarium inhabitants healthy and active. With additional tips on bioload management, space and behavior considerations, and compatibility advice, you'll be equipped to handle any challenge that comes your way.
Whether you're looking to enhance the beauty of your tank with vibrant tetras and rasboras or maintain the ecological balance with efficient cleanup crews, "Fish Feeding and Stocking Guide" is your go-to resource for creating a thriving aquatic environment.
Feeding
Daily Feeding Tropical Supervit Flakes Type: Flakes For: General feeding for mid-level and upp...
Stocking list
Final Stocking List: Cleanup Crew: Nerite Snails (Neritina spp.): Quantity: 5 Average Size: ...
Consolidated Stocking Plan
First Introduction (Cleanup Crew + Initial Fish): Nerite Snails: 5 Red Cherry Shrimps: 10 Amano ...
Regular Water Testing Schedule
During Initial Stocking: First Week After Each Introduction: Frequency: Daily testing Parame...
Cleanup Crew
Nerite Snails (Neritina spp.)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Nerite snails thrive in a pH range of 7.0-8.5. They prefer...
Red Cherry Shrimps (Neocaridina davidi)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Red Cherry Shrimps thrive in a pH range of 6.5-8.0. They p...
Amano Shrimps (Caridina multidentata)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Amano Shrimps thrive in a pH range of 6.5-7.5. They prefer...
Bottom-Dwellers
Kuhli Loaches (Pangio kuhlii)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Kuhli Loaches thrive in a pH range of 5.5-6.5. They prefer...
Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Albino Corydoras thrive in a pH range of 6.0-7.5. They pre...
Otocinclus Catfish (Otocinclus spp.)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Otocinclus Catfish thrive in a pH range of 6.0-7.5. They p...
Dwarf Chain Loach (Ambastaia sidthimunki)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Dwarf Chain Loaches thrive in a pH range of 6.0-7.5. They ...
Mid-Level Swimmers
Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Cardinal Tetras thrive in a pH range of 5.5-7.0. They pref...
Galaxy Rasboras (Celestichthys margaritatus)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Galaxy Rasboras thrive in a pH range of 6.5-7.5. They pref...
Ember Tetras (Hyphessobrycon amandae)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Ember Tetras thrive in a pH range of 5.5-7.0. They prefer ...
Blue Emperor Tetras (Inpaichthys kerri)
Care Requirements Water Parameters: Blue Emperor Tetras thrive in a pH range of 6.0-7.5. They ...
Upper to Mid-Level Swimmers
Feeding Guide
Daily Feeding
Morning Feeding Tropical Supervit Flakes: Type: Flakes For: General feeding for mid-level an...
Supplementary Feeding
Every Other Day Sera Shrimps Nature: Type: Granules For: Red Cherry Shrimps and Amano Shrimp...
Additional Tips
Portion Control Always feed small amounts to prevent overfeeding and maintain water quality. Ens...
Stocking Plan
Initial Stocking (Cleanup Crew + Initial Fish)
Initial Stocking Cleanup Crew Nerite Snails (Neritina spp.): Quantity: 5 Average Size: 2.5-3...
Second Introduction (First Batch of Schooling Fish)
First Batch of Schooling Fish Cardinal Tetras (Paracheirodon axelrodi): Quantity: 10 Average...
Third Introduction (Remaining Fish)
Remaining Fish Blue Emperor Tetras (Inpaichthys kerri): Quantity: 10 Average Size: 3.5-5 cm ...
Final Considerations
Filter Capacity Ensure your filter can handle the increased bioload as you add more fish. Consid...
Water Testing Schedule
Initial Stocking
First Week After Each Introduction Frequency: Daily testing Parameters to Test: Ammonia, nitri...
Ongoing Maintenance
Weekly Testing Frequency: Weekly Parameters to Test: Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH Reason...
Additional Testing Guidelines
During Initial Stocking Frequency: Follow the detailed testing schedule for the first and secon...