29 Gallon Community Tank
About two months ago, I moved my daughter’s tetras (3 serpae & 4 diamond) from an overcrowded 10 gallon to a used 29 gallon I bought. The transition went well, and our three dwarf frogs are enjoying the old ten gallon. Last month I got her four cherry barbs, and they’ve fit in quite nicely, and get along well with the tetras. I’m considering getting her some mollies (2 females and a male), but I have some questions first… 1. Nearly all my research says that mollies and tetras are compatible, but it also says that mollies like some salt, and tetras do not like any. It seems like either could tolerate the other’s salinity, but would be stressed by doing so. If anyone keeps these two together, how much salt per gallon do you add? 2. So far, all our fish seem happy and compatible. Feeding time is a frenzy, but a peaceful one. My research has also led me to believe that I should have six of each type (which would overstock the 29 gallon even without any tetras). The serpaes sometimes swim with the diamonds, sometimes just on their own (the cherry barbs usually just do their own thing). Am I stressing them by not having a full school of each? Are there certain behaviors I should look for before making any more stocking decisions? I’m not in any particular rush. Thanks for any advise. - Chris
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