tnfishlady
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I'm about to move my platies to a bigger aquarium, I think. I have 4 platies in a 16 gallon (60L) aquarium, plus 3 about 3/8" long fry plus a couple of tiny fry as well. My only hesitation is how the fry will do or would it be best to move them into another aquarium, or could also set up a breeder net. I do plan on getting more (live) plants so they have something to hide in.
The possibilities are a 28 gallon or what I think is around a 30-gallon cube type aquarium. Is there any difference in stocking amounts between a more normal 28 gallon (a bowfront, 24" long) and a cube type aquarium -- squarish, about 20" long / 18" wide / 21" tall if measurements are right?
How many platies would be ok in each, assuming I leave a little room for fry to grow a bit before moving them out into their own quarters?
Also, I am considering adding some shrimp to the aquarium. What type would be best, and would they eat fry? Algae eating shrimp is one possibility as algae grows in my aquariums pretty fast. I've never had any shrimp before, so any advise on type and number of shrimp would be great.
Cory cats -- would they eat fry? I saw one post where 6 cories were suggested in a 60L with 3 platies already, honestly I don't think they'd have enough space? Would 2 or 3 be ok, or is there any real need for catfish in an aquarium?
Thanks in advance for any advice/suggestions.
The possibilities are a 28 gallon or what I think is around a 30-gallon cube type aquarium. Is there any difference in stocking amounts between a more normal 28 gallon (a bowfront, 24" long) and a cube type aquarium -- squarish, about 20" long / 18" wide / 21" tall if measurements are right?
How many platies would be ok in each, assuming I leave a little room for fry to grow a bit before moving them out into their own quarters?
Also, I am considering adding some shrimp to the aquarium. What type would be best, and would they eat fry? Algae eating shrimp is one possibility as algae grows in my aquariums pretty fast. I've never had any shrimp before, so any advise on type and number of shrimp would be great.
Cory cats -- would they eat fry? I saw one post where 6 cories were suggested in a 60L with 3 platies already, honestly I don't think they'd have enough space? Would 2 or 3 be ok, or is there any real need for catfish in an aquarium?
Thanks in advance for any advice/suggestions.