Looking For A Different Livebearer

[noobgamers]

hey looking for a live bearers  for my new tank the current stocking is 10 neon tetras 6 pygmy corydoras 3 tiger nertie snails 5 amano shrimp originally i was going to get 6 hatchet fish for the top layer to fill the layer but not detract from the beauty of the neon's now ive changed my mind  again like i endlessly do and im looking for some live bearers for the middle top of my tank not at all interested in the molly's platys guppies endlers swordtails what i would like is either a small fish that i could keep a reasonable group of and possibly breed(who am i kidding they're live bearers they will breed) or something like a humpbacked limia this is the fish im currently thinking of getting but am not sure as i don't know whether males can be kept together because i think they have nice balance of colors markings and behaviour but i dont want fighting (maybe if its minimal) anyway ty for any advice srry for spelling errors am currently on holiday in northumberland and only have the laptop to use and am pretty bad with it

 

[bluesword23516]

What size is the tank?

 

[attibones]

Yes, size of the tank is important. I believe the stocking lists in your signature have changed...
 
Have you had a look in the livebearer section? There's a really nice pin on less common livebearers which might interest you. I believe the "rarer" species are also larger, so you would have to take that into account. However, it would be a neat project if you have the space. 
 
I'm not too well versed in the behavior of those fish, but I believe the neon tetras will get on well enough with any larger fish, particularly since you've got a decent school. They shouldn't nip too much. The cory cats will be just fine and dandy with any other fish. But do check that pin. You might find some other interesting options.

 

[noobgamers]

ok thanks i havent got the tank yet so i dont know the exact dimensions but it will be 20 gallon ty for reminding my signiture i will have to edit that and i will have a look into the livebearer section

 

[Ch4rlie]

Have you had a look at Dwarf Mosquitofish / Least Killifish - heterandria formosa
 
http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/heterandria-formosa/
 
 
Wrestling Halfbeak -  Dermogenys spp.
 
http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/dermogenys-pusilla/
 
These are the only ones i can think of at the moment for you as 'unusual' livebearers, am unsure about compatibility of these species, so would recommend you research into them and make sure they are suitable for your tank.

 

[hobby5]

I would say forget about live bearers if u look for a fish wich will mainly use the upper reagion of ur tank. In general live bearers use the whole tank.

 

[noobgamers]

yeh I know but the corys are very exsclusively bottom feeders and my neons never go above half way up the tank am know looking at getting something like a small barb

 

[T.I.A]

Even if you just get a platy or guppy you can have some intruiging fry. If you find a nice combination of colours and patterns with the breed you choose, some of your fry should be very interesting.