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[SneakBetta]

I was thinking about getting platies with my betta. I was thinkin about 2-3 with my 6-gallon tank... using the inch per gallon rule that's what it would come out to be. My tank is real healthy so I think this might work! I've had a black skirt tetra, platy, gourami, and betta living in that 6-gallon for 3 years before a fish actually died. That was when I was a beginer, now I would never do that! Anyways, I guess I'm wondering if that's a good combo (will they get along well?) and if that's too many fish?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi SneakBetta

I'm glad to see you back on the forum again!

Platties might not be the best idea to go with a betta in such a small tank. They occupy pretty much the same space the betta will be swimming in, and they might have fry too.

Have you thought about adding 2 corys (3 pandas because they are small), or 3 kuhli loaches, or perhaps some otos? None of these good little fish would be competing for the same space as the betta and should get along just fine.

 

[SneakBetta]

Wow! I didn't think anyone would remember me ! I feel appretiated now ! Are these the panda corys that you're talkin about-

http/www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/...pics/panda3.jpg

I really like those! Are they common to find at a lfs?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi SneakBetta

Yes, that's them.

They are very cute little corys. While they are not as common as the C. aeneus bronze and albinos, they are becoming increasingly popular. The chain lfs that I go to regularly has them fairly often, maybe every other month. My independent lfs gets them frequently too.

Why not ask your lfs if they can order some for you?