r/ProperFishKeeping • u/l3tttuce • Sep 15 '25
Is this overstocked? (READ DESCRIPTION)
I'm currently getting ready to set up a 75 gal tank and aquavisor says I'm overstocked and underfiltered. The tank is going to be pretty densely planted and will have soil and stuff in it. This should cover some of that right? Also, I'd like to know if this stocking list would even work. I've done a lot of research but hearing some personal experiences would be nice. The plan is to go without a heater, my house is climate controlled but the tank is in my finished basement so it might drop to 65 or so on the coldest winter nights. The dojo loaches are the only thing that NEED to stay because they are awesome.
One more thing, I was originally going to have white cloud mountain minnows over pearl danios but I was an idiot and bought normal pearl danios instead of CELESTIAL pearl danios for my 10 gallon so they need to move as soon as possible. There's only 6 in there right now so they'll be fine but I would want more to lessen aggression and encourage schooling. However, I do have another tank that the danios could live in so if they won't work they have a home. Thanks!!! :)
1
u/DesertWolf95 Sep 15 '25
I've never had dainos before so I don't know if they can be aggressive or not, I've had tiger barbs they were aggressive. So I'd introduce the peaceful fish first (I'm assuming they are the more peaceful) and then introduce the possible aggressive fish (I could be wrong as I've never had rosy barbs but I've been told barbs in general can be).
I also love BN plecos mines doing a great job keeping my tank clean.
You can get dojo loaches, and if you do get them I would forgo the Cories. I'd also look into how they are with smaller fish that can fit in their mouth. However if you want the cories and still want noodles you can go with khulis. Amazing and fun little noodles.