how many fish could i fit in my 35 gallon hexagon tank?

[james3]

:thinking: I just recently purchased a 35 gallon hexagon tank and I wanted to convert it from freshwater to saltwater, but still not too sure due to costs etc....well i was just wondering how many saltwater fish I would be able to put in this tank without it being too crowded?:thinking:

 

[razoreqx]

Originally posted by james3
:thinking: I just recently purchased a 35 gallon hexagon tank and I wanted to convert it from freshwater to saltwater, but still not too sure due to costs etc....well i was just wondering how many saltwater fish I would be able to put in this tank without it being too crowded?:thinking:
Depends on what species you pick.. I wouldnt plan on more than 3 to 4 inches of fish.. Which means probably one or two small fish....

 

[james3]

hmm....thank you! So i guess i wouldnt be able to fit too many....i guess freshwater it is! too bad saltwater fish are so pretty!

 

[jkvjl]

get yourself a 6-line wrasse

 

[lovethesea]

hmmm, thought the general rule of thumb was about an inch of fish per gallon. Of course common sense would have to come first ie..no tangs, mandrins (yet), etc.
I think you could have to say 4-5 small/med fish. Our first 30 gallon had a clown, 2 firefish and flame angel. Keep in mind it was as FOWLR.

 

[jkvjl]

flame angel..thats a great idea there nice

 

[greatfullreefer]

1 inch of fish per gallon is acceptable for a fresh water set up. The general rule of thumb for salt is 1 inch of FULL GROWN fish per 5 gallons

 

[thedraven]

Just a thought, but... arent hex tanks usually taller? If the rule of fw applies, isnt the gas/surface air exchange less than your standard rectangular tank, therefore limiting the amount of fish even more? Not sure myself, as Im still a sw newbie...
:notsure:

 

[clint_reno]

I have the same tank, and have learned a couple lessons since I've started this hobby.
First, you do have less oxygen exchange because of the smaller surface area. I have a biowheel filter and powerhead, and that seems to do the trick.
You can't go crazy with the fish, because the tank will not support the bioload. But 2-4 smaller, peaceful species will work.