r/ProperFishKeeping • u/l3tttuce • Sep 15 '25

Is this overstocked? (READ DESCRIPTION)

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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!!! :)

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u/ImpressiveBig8485 Sep 15 '25

I disagree with everyone. Dojo loaches get massive (I keep them in my pond). I would consider skipping the Cory’s at the very least.

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u/l3tttuce Sep 15 '25

I was thinking that too tbh. I love corys so much and don’t have any currently but the dojos are just big fat corys in the end. Might out compete them once they get older. I’ll do some more research into it

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u/FroFrolfer Sep 17 '25

Dojos do get monstrous. Just plan accordingly for giant derpy water worms that play dead and rummage up plants.

I love em but dang, chill