1.5 ft long 5 gallon Suggestions

The white clouds are a good choice, though they still get bigger than neon tetras so don't overstock them. They look tiny in the store but grow fairly fast. Keep the temp below 74F and they will be quite happy fish.
 
yeah I was thinking about a few plants (fake) 4".

I'll most likely go 3-4 kuhli loaches and some common guppies, still deciding between platies and guppies though.

if i'm not mistaken is the ratio 3:1 female to male ratio for guppies?

the feedback has been great!
 
1m:2f or 1m:3f are both good. You could also just do all male or all female so you don't get stuck with guppy fry, unless you plan on using them as feeders. :)
 
I wouldn't mind having a few extra fry around. Would this ratio also be a good guideline for the platy's?

I'm also unclear as to how you sex platy's.
 
It is the same ratio for platies. But I would stick to guppies. They stay much smaller and therefore will fit better in the confines of the 5 gallon tank, IMO.

I have 3 platies in a 5 gallon and I don't think I would want any other fish in there with them personally.
 
Since you are from down under, you may be able to find Endlers. Another fish that is not popular here but is over sees is Heterandria Formosa the least killiefish, smallest livebearer in the United states. I have a 2.5 with a colony and I have a 5 gallon with atleast 15 swimming around in a heavy planted tank. The interesting thing is the tank doesn't look crowded, I have to hunt to find these guys. They are that small. Adult males are around 1/4 inches long, with females reaching a max of 1 inch. What also makes these guys great for small tanks is the fact the are from southern USA and will tolerate room temps fine. Tank can dip to 50 F, 10 Celsus, and the fish will be happy.

As for endlers, I find them to be smaller than guppies and just as prolific. Hence, the reason why we never see females for sale here in the US at the LFS. I have so many in my 15 gallon tank, that I am working on setting up a second tank for them. But a trio of wild form guppies or Endlers would be find in this tank.

As for platies, I think this way to small for them. I wouldn't keep more than a trio in a 10 gallon. I like to give my live bearers room to move around and this helps them to be more prolific and keeps them healthier.

So out of the choices, I would either go with guppies/endlers (one or the other do not mix), Heterandria Formosa , or a Killie pair of your choice.

jim
 
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Well this is what it now it the tank.

2 Bronze Cory's (from other tank)
1 Kuhli Loach

Thats all at the moment but I should be getting some other fish in there soon.

What sorts of things should I feed the kuhli loach? other than plain old pellets? Would this guy eat algea?
 
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