Okay, I am happy to say that I just inherited a green swordtail and an albino cory. The swordtail, actually use to be mine. I had to give it to my parents while until I moved into my current home and put up my current tank. We don’t exactly live close to one another so I brought the fish home after the holiday. I took both, because they were being housed with goldfish. A less than ideal setup, but all my folks have at the moment. My new fish and their former tankmates have all been healthy (at least they look and act normally) for months. So, I did not bother setting up a Q-tank (I don’t have a proper set up yet anyway).
The cory seems to be excited as it investigates it’s new home. The swordtail is acting just a little on the timid side, but they have only been in there for a day.
Anywho, my question is who else should I add in order to keep everyone happy. There are already 4 platys in the tank (1 male and 3 female). I’m worried that the swordtail might start harassing the females unless I get him a girlfriend or two. What do you think is a minimum number of females I could add to the tank, and still avoid possible fish stress?
I also would like to get the cory a companion or two, but I can wait until I have the swordtails and platys figured out. He has been without for many months. So, I a few weeks more will hopefully not make a difference.
I think I have some room for adding fish, but it is only a ten gallon tank. I don’t need to go over board. I am planning another tank, but that may not happen for months. Any suggested stocking combos would be appreciated.
The cory seems to be excited as it investigates it’s new home. The swordtail is acting just a little on the timid side, but they have only been in there for a day.
Anywho, my question is who else should I add in order to keep everyone happy. There are already 4 platys in the tank (1 male and 3 female). I’m worried that the swordtail might start harassing the females unless I get him a girlfriend or two. What do you think is a minimum number of females I could add to the tank, and still avoid possible fish stress?
I also would like to get the cory a companion or two, but I can wait until I have the swordtails and platys figured out. He has been without for many months. So, I a few weeks more will hopefully not make a difference.
I think I have some room for adding fish, but it is only a ten gallon tank. I don’t need to go over board. I am planning another tank, but that may not happen for months. Any suggested stocking combos would be appreciated.
