Fish Mix and Match

[njtransit21]

Alright, I need some ideas on what to do with my fish tank.

O.k, well, right now, all I have in my 10 gallon is 1 platy and 1 pleco. I know this is a bit demanding, but here goes. Here are what I want for my tank.

-Cheap
-Colorful
-small so there is room for a few

THANKS!!!!!!!!

 

[sunflower]

As Platys are schooling have you thought of having any more?

They come in all different colours.

 

[njtransit21]

Really? I thought they were only red and orange. Do Platies school with guppies cause I am thinking of those. Also, beloved neon tetras.

 

[JamesTasker]

No, platys won't school with guppies but they will get along I think. If you are going with livebearers and you want other fish, get them of the same sex or you'll have LOADS of babies .

Also, afte a while, the pleco will outgrow the 10 gallon so you'll either need to return it to your lfs, of buy a bigger tank.

As for other fish, cherry barbs are mid-dwellers, probably cheap and nice and colourful

 

[snowyangel]

I was just about to say guppies(2?) but i guess you beat me to it. Dito on buying them the same sex though. Maybe 5 neons, glolights or cardinals would be nice too.

 

[J_acon]

The pleco will outgrow that tank.

 

[sunflower]

Platys and Guppies will get along just fine although they wont school together.

They do come in different colours. I have 2 sunset red, 2 peach Mickey Mouse and 2 blue/gree/orange

 

[parker313]

Second the suggestion for cherry barbs - very nice coloring and stay small.