Always used to be 1 inch of fish, excluding tail, to 24sq in or surface.
Probably reduce that for aerated water.
Have things changed?
David
"Guy Smith" wrote in message
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Is there a rule of thumb for the amount of fish in a tank?
i.e.Total length of fish per volume of tank - cm/lt or in/gal
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Guy Smith
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