Stocking 80 cm edge length aquarium and 100 liter aquarium: Examples of what stocking in a 100 liter aquarium could look like is rudimentary, especially for beginners. They are mostly in the matter of the right one trimmings and also the optimal one stocking density of the ornamental fish in the aquarium, so we want to provide help with this article on how to stock a 100 liter aquarium, which normally has an edge length of 80 cm.
Unlike one 54 liter and 60 liter aquarium you already have a number of other options here. Beginners who have bought a 60 liter tank will also find appropriate suggestions for socializing the ornamental fish here.
General calculations for the optimal stocking density are available in our article and guide and also what the socialization we have already explained the various criteria. These are in addition to the requirements of the water parameters such as PH value, temperature and also hardness, found in social behavior. The origin of the fish should also match. In addition, you should make sure in the profiles of the individual ornamental fish that the diet is largely the same.
This is only a brief introduction to what you should always consider when putting together the ornamental fish. If you need more information on this, you should read the guide accordingly.
100 liters / 80 cm the right aquarium for beginners
Anyone who dares to get into the hobby of aquaristics and is in the process of obtaining extensive information should, above all, choose the right tank. As already mentioned several times, crucial mistakes are often made here. Be it the wrong selection of the pool or the wrong stocking. You can usually find the 54 and 60 liter aquariums in inexpensive sets and these are also very often bought. Nevertheless, we recommend buying an aquarium with an edge length of at least 80 cm as the first tank. Especially the beginner manages to create optimal ecological and biological conditions here more easily.
Let's now come to some suggestions as to what stocking in a 100 liter aquarium can look like.
Example 1: species tank / swarm tank with tetras
Again, let's focus on the species tanks first. This form of keeping is not about keeping as many different types of ornamental fish as possible, but rather about using only one type but a lot of fish which then form a swarm. This makes an aquarium particularly beautiful. Beginners in particular usually overdo it with many different fish because they don't get enough information or simply want to have something from everyone in the aquarium. But this does not necessarily make an aquarium more beautiful. A large swarm of one fish species and possibly a few other fish usually represent more. That is why we concentrate on presenting different swarm fish in the first examples.
Especially with the tetras you now have a much larger selection than with the 54 liter tank. There we recommend the red tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) or the red tetra from Rio (Hyphessobrycon flammeus), Loreta tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) or spark tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae), as these fish do not grow particularly large. Now there are other species such as the black tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) or the copper tetra (Hasemania nana) which can be used here. A group of around 10 animals is easily possible. Of course, the smaller types can also be used. Schools of 20 - 30 fish can be maintained here.
Of course, you can also occupy the floor area again accordingly. The dwarf armored catfish are also a good choice here. In addition, panda armored catfish or metal armored catfish can now also be used. The group and variety of Corydoras is quite large, so there should be something for every taste.
- 10 – 15 copper tetras (Hasemania nana) or
- Mourning Cloak Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) and
- Ground dwellers from the genus Corydoras 6-8 animals
- Alternatively, small species such as
- Loreta Tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) or
- Funkensalmer (Hyphessobrycon amandae) at least 20 pieces each
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Example 2: species tank / swarm tank with tetras
In the second example, we would like to recommend two tetras again. The star spot tetra (Pristella maxillaris) also only grows to around 4 – 5 cm and can be kept in a group of around 10 animals or more. You can also use the blue neon (Paracheirodon simulans) now. Compared to the red neon, this one is slightly larger at up to 3,5 cm. But no longer a problem in the 80 cm aquarium. Here, however, you should use a group of at least 15 fish. This is the only way for the animals to feel comfortable.
After we have already presented other species of Corydoras armored catfish in example 1, we would now like to introduce other bottom dwellers. A good stocking in the aquarium should also pay attention to all areas.
In the bottom area, from an edge length of 80 cm, you could already use the brown antennae catfish or the latticed loricariid catfish. There are different species like the striped ear lattice armored catfish (Macrotocinclus affinis). This should also be kept in a group of 6 or more animals. The small harlequin catfish (Microglanis iheringi) is also a nice companion. These can also be kept in a small group of 5 or more animals from an edge length of 80 cm.
- From 20 animals blue neon (Paracheirodon simulans) or
- 10 animals star spot tetra (Pristella maxillaris) and
- from 6 striped Earlatticed Loricariidae (Macrotocinclus affinis) or
- small harlequin catfish (Microglanis iheringi)
- or alternatively small species such as
- Red neon (Paracheirodon axelrodi) or
- Red of Rio (Hyphessobrycon flammeus) at least 20 pieces
Example 3: Species tank / shoal tank with barbel and danios
After we have already shown two examples with tetras, we now want to talk about stocking with danios. Here, too, the use or stocking options are now greater. In the 60 liter tank you could basically only use the light-eyed rasbora (Dorsiocellata macrophthalma) or longitudinal band dwarf rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides), as well as the mosquito raspberry (Boraras brigittae), espes rasbora (Rasbora espei) or guinea fowl rasbora (Danio margaritatus). Now there are a lot more options here too. We want to give two examples. Certainly one of the best-known representatives is the five-girdle barb (Desmopuntius pentazona). This ornamental fish cannot and should not be kept in groups of less than 6 animals. Since these very good swimmers can grow up to 7 cm, you should not use more than 10 -14 animals. A very good alternative is the brass mullet (Puntius semifasciolatus). It can also grow up to 7 cm. Since she likes to look for food in the ground area, you should make sure that the ground is sandy.
- Five girdle barbel (Desmopuntius pentazona) or
- Brass mullet (Puntius semifasciolatus) and
- Bottom dwellers such as striped catfish (Macrotocinclus affinis) or small harlequin catfish (Microglanis iheringi) as well as armored catfish are possible
- Alternatively larger group of mosquito danios (Boraras brigittae) or
- Longitudinal band of dwarf rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides)
Example 4: Species tank / shoal tank with barbel and danios
In the fourth example for a suitable stocking of a 100 liter aquarium we present a very special barb, because the brocaded barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) has a very special colouring. You can quickly confuse this with the brass barbel. These animals can also grow up to 7 cm in size, although this usually applies to the females. But you should still think about it, because if you buy them in a specialist shop, they are usually still very young and therefore only a few cm tall. Another carp-like ornamental fish would be the moss barb or as it is often called the Sumatran barb (Puntius tetrazona tetrazona). They are also available in different shapes. The fish should also be kept in groups of about 6 animals or more. The more the better. And finally another highlight is the bitterling barb (Puntius titteya). She also likes to live in groups and since this fish only grows to 5 cm, you can use a few more of them. Groups of 8 or more animals are expected here.
- Bitterling barb (Puntius titteya) or
- Brocade Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) or
- Moss or Sumatran barb (Puntius tetrazona tetrazona)
- Bottom dwellers in suitable numbers or
- Alternatively, smaller species such as glow-eyed rasbora (Dorsiocellata macrophthalma) or Espes rasbora (Rasbora espei)
Example 5: Species tank / shoal tank with perch
As already reported with the 60 liter aquariums, most perch are significantly larger and you should rely on larger aquariums here. Nevertheless, there is already the butterfly cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) for the 60 liter aquarium, which can also be socialized with tetras. From a tank size of 80 cm, you can also use more perch. In particular, the dwarf bluefish (which is also available in red) (Dario Dario) only grows up to 3 cm and can therefore even find space in the 60 liter tank. Here it is advisable to use groups of 10 or more animals.
Anyone who prefers to keep them in pairs and would like to add a nice shoal of fish should have a look at the emerald perch (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) or the blue Congo cichlids (Nanochromis parilus). Both species can be kept in pairs. Keeping them in groups should be ruled out here, as the fish can also get quite large.
- Pair of Blue Congo Cichlids (Nanochromis parilus) or
- Pair of emerald perch (Pelvicachromis taeniatus) or
- Shoal of dwarf bluefish and
- Soil dwellers as mentioned above
- plus shoal fish
Example 6: Community tank with guppies
Now we come to the possibilities in a community aquarium. Many, especially beginners, want to keep a few different fish and with an edge length of 80 cm you already have many options here. Let's start with what is probably the best-known representative, the live-bearing ornamental fish, the guppy. This peaceful fish can be socialized with almost all tetras as well as barbel and rasbora. Various combinations are possible here. But you should watch out for its extremely joyful multiplication. 3 males and 6 females quickly become 20 or more fish. Nevertheless, it is a colorful and quite popular fish.
- 4 males and 8 females Guppy or Endler Guppy (All variations and colors and
- 12-16 red neons or
- blue neon (Paracheirodon simulans) or
- Star spot tetra (Pristella maxillaris) and
- bottom dwellers
- Alternatively, it can also be socialized with Platy or Molly
Finally, a note on breeding. In any case, only pure breeds should be used here in order to avoid crossbreeding.
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Example 7: Community tank with platy
In addition to the guppy, the platy is also very popular in the community aquarium. It is available in various breeding forms such as the parrot platys, the tuxedo platys and many more. Together with a schooling fish, it also makes a very nice picture in the aquarium. It can also be kept with a pair of gourami.
- Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) 4 M and 8 W and
- Pair of dwarf gouramis or
- Pair of honey gourrami or
- Schooling fish like red from the Rio and
- Bottom dwellers like Corydoras 6-8 animals
- Shrimp are also possible
Example 8: Community tank with Molly
Another genus, which is mainly used in community aquariums or in special breeding aquariums, is the molly, also known as tooth carp. There are countless color variants such as Black Molly, Silver Marble Molly, Gold Powder Molly, Silver Molly, but also Black Molly Lydra. The blackfin fish (Poecilia sphenops) should also be kept in a majority of females. Here, however, it must be noted that, in contrast to the guppies and also to the platys, they grow much larger, so that we would like to suggest a 2/4 occupation here. The black one also goes very well with it phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) or other tetra species which make a nice picture, especially in a swarm.
- Molly Blackfish (Poecilia sphenops) 2 males 4 females and
- Tetra swarm like
- black phantom tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus) or
- Star spot tetra (Pristella maxillaris) or
- Copper tetra (Hasemania nana) or
- Mourning Cloak Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) and
- Bottom dwellers such as panda armored catfish or metal armored catfish or harlequin armored catfish and many more
Example 9: community tank with gourami
Here we would first like to issue a warning, because we are of the opinion that the blue gourami does not yet belong in a 80cm tank. Unfortunately, this is often the case in practice. However, if you want to keep gourami as a pair, you can do this with the dwarf gouramis (Trichogaster lalius) or with the honey gouramis (Trichogaster chuna). On the one hand, both species do not grow that large and, on the other hand, they are a real eye-catcher in a community aquarium. We would recommend either a shoal of danios or a tetra. Livebearers are also repeatedly associated with gouramis.
- Pair of Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) or
- Pair of honey gouramis (Trichogaster chuna) and
- Schooling fish like
- Longitudinal band of dwarf rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides) or
- Mosquito danios (Boraras brigittae) or
- small group of bitterling barb (Puntius titteya) or
- Brocade Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) and
- Bottom dwellers such as marbled armored catfish, leopard armored catfish or ear mesh armored catfish or Julii armored catfish...
And what other stocking suggestions do you have? Let us know!