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Is there a way to formulate the (safe!!!) number of possible fish for a tank that is universal to all fish? Do other creatures in the tank (like invertebrates) need more or less oxygen/ water than fish? Is there some way I could divide the space or water capacity in a tank to find the maximum (and safest!!!!!!!!) sustainable amount of life?
Everyone I've spoken to uses the 1 inch of fish, per 1 gallon rule, however fish like goldfish need at least 10 gallons EACH. Anything smaller will supposedly stifle their growth or is insufficient, and that's only when the fish about 1 - 4 inches in length. I've read that a proper goldfish setup actually demands 50 gallons, plus ten more for each fish.
I'm not interested in goldfish specifically,I just use them as an example.
Everyone I've spoken to uses the 1 inch of fish, per 1 gallon rule, however fish like goldfish need at least 10 gallons EACH. Anything smaller will supposedly stifle their growth or is insufficient, and that's only when the fish about 1 - 4 inches in length. I've read that a proper goldfish setup actually demands 50 gallons, plus ten more for each fish.
I'm not interested in goldfish specifically,I just use them as an example.