How many fish at a time

bobb · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005, 09:21 PM

Hi all,
I am currently cycling my first tank (small 5 gal hex with filter light etc.) and am thinking of eventually putting in maybe 6 small tetra. (surface area of water about 99 square inches) Having read everything i can lay my hands on in relation to first setup, i have a question: If i get Tetra's that apparently should be kept in groups of about 6 or more, and i should not add too many fish at a time in a new tank, how many should i add initially?
Many thanks in advance for any advice.

squareballs · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2005, 10:17 PM

add few by few..be patience..i remember my 1st aquarium..one time put all the fish in..the next day..all die..

redmoose · #3 (**permalink**) 26-03-2006, 08:20 AM

you should only have an inch of fish every gallon

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