Finally....new tank and new fish!!

[achase]

So after months of planning and saving I have finally setup my new 36 gallon tank and purchased the new inhabitants for my old 16 gallon tank. Pictures are below!!! *SUPERSMIL

The fish (all tetra's) that were living in my 16 gallon have now been moved to my 36 gallon. Eventually I will upgrade the lighting and filter (Canister filter such as Eheim or Fluval) systems but for now I need to pay off my school tuition!! School before fish....unfortunately!!

This is my stocking plan for the 36 gallon. Which many of you have seen numerous times now.
5 x Neon tetra's
5 x Glowlight tetra's
5 x Rummynose tetra's
6 x "Peaceful" Barbs
4 x leopard/zebra danio's
1 x GBR
1 x Bristlenose Pleco
I was thinking of also adding an additional 5 tetra's of another sort. I know this will be over stocking my tank but I think I can handle it. Or do you guys think this is a super bad idea???

I have converted my 16 gallon into dwarf puffer tank and currently contains 3 very cute and super fat DP's. Still working on the names....suggestions? My last two puffers were named Obama and 02. I was thinking of adding a couple bottom feeders such as panda or pygmy cories.
What do you guys think? Pushing the stocking limit too much??

36 gallon - has a black background (I haven't put all of it on yet but you get the idea). Sorry about the glare!
I'm kind in love with this tank!! When I upgrade the lighting I will be able to add some more plants.

36 gallon - I will be moving the heater up so that it isn't so prominent.

16 gallon - Is under construction! I had to remove all the plants and driftwood to catch my tetra's so I just quickly put it back together. Sorry about the blur (it makes the water looking really cloudy - its not I promise!!). I planning on changing the bulb because I find the lighting to be really harsh compared to the 36 gallon and I will adding a black background! I might add some rocks to this tank because I find it really lacks....something.

My DP's....who currently think I'm the devil! Lol!

I know this is a very long thread.....but I like sharing!! *celebrate

 

[lauraf]

Congrats, good to hear the new tank is up and running! I'd maybe see how those fish occupy the tank before deciding on adding 5 more tetras - not so much that I'd be concerned about being slightly overstocked, but that maybe you'd like to add something un-tetra-like instead . . . . Anyway, I know you'll be adding new stock gradually, so you'll have plenty of time to observe, and see how the fish behave and how you enjoy the aesthetics yourself . . . .

 

[achase]

I think I have a problem....I'm addicted to tetra's. Is there another small fish that you think would fit better? I will probably start adding new fish in about 2 - 3 weeks, every week or so. Do you think that is too fast?

Don't you think that the DP's are just the cutest? Laura, I know you share my love of DP's. I'm surprised how healthy they are....most of the stores I have bought from/seen them in they are invested with internal parasites (super skinny).

 

[MdngtRain]

Very nice. I'm in love with puffers too, and look forward to hearing about them.
Tetras are very cool too. Def keep showing them all off

 

[Fishman1995]

Achase, your DP's are just the cutest things ever! I intend to get some for my christmas tank if i can get them if you could, PM me some tips if ya would on there care.