Going to the lf today, what should I get?

[AquaQueen]

Ok, need some advice. I have a 30 gallon with 3 assorted Platys, 1 Swordtail and 1 Chinese Bottom Feeder. I have about 4 fry Platys that I will be moving to the tank in a couple weeks, but would like to get some other fish also.

Of all my Platys in my 30 gallon, only 1 is female. Should I get more female Platys? I would really like to get some new kinds of fish. Should I get Mollies or Guppies?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Nep

 

[AquaNut]

I would recommend adding about three more female platies, bringing your totals to four females and two males if I did the math correctly. 2:1 is a nice ratio for females to males when dealing with live bearers. Otherwise, the males will pester/mate the females to near-death. Same goes with your swordtail - you didn't mention if it's a male or a female, but either way, it would appreciate a mate or several. I know it's tempting to fill your tank with a few of everything (boy, do I ever know lol), but for the sake of your fishies, it's nice if you ensure the ones you've got have appropiate companionship before adding more species.

 

[AquaQueen]

Thanks for the advice Aquanut. I am off to get 3 females for the boys.

My Swordtail is a male also, so I'll get him a girlfriend too.

Nep

 

[AquaQueen]

Well I'm back! Got 1 female sword (she's a beauty!) and my male has fallen deeply in love aleady. Plus I got two other females and my other male is in 7th heaven also.

Thanks for the advice! I have a very happy tank today.

Nep

 

[AquaNut]

YaY! Glad to hear it worked out.