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Initial Stocking (Cleanup Crew + Initial Fish)

Initial Stocking

Cleanup Crew

  • Nerite Snails (Neritina spp.):

    • Quantity: 5
    • Average Size: 2.5-3 cm (1-1.2 inches)

  • Red Cherry Shrimps (Neocaridina davidi):

    • Quantity: 10
    • Average Size: 2.5-3.5 cm (1-1.4 inches)

  • Amano Shrimps (Caridina multidentata):

    • Quantity: 5
    • Average Size: 5 cm (2 inches)

Initial Fish

  • Kuhli Loaches (Pangio kuhlii):

    • Quantity: 6
    • Average Size: 8-10 cm (3-4 inches)

  • Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus):

    • Quantity: 5
    • Average Size: 5-7 cm (2-3 inches)

  • Otocinclus Catfish (Otocinclus spp.):

    • Quantity: 5
    • Average Size: 4-5 cm (1.5-2 inches)

Steps and Timing

  • First Introduction: Begin with the cleanup crew and initial fish as they are essential for maintaining tank cleanliness and stability.
  • Monitoring: Wait 2 weeks before proceeding to the next step. During this time, regularly test water parameters (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate).
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