what fish to add and how many?

[Swimfins]

I have a twenty five gallon tank with a sand and smooth pebble
substrate, and 8 small live plants as well as 2 plastic. Temp is 79 F. The aquarium is two weeks old which I think means its just about finished cycling? Right now I have 4 platies, one swordtail and two young corydoras.
I have just started to notice some algae growth on the plant leaves. Is it typical of the fish to eat algae? I notice them grooming the leaves of my plants, with no damage to the plants. Also I noticed the bigger cory likes to school with the 4 platies from time to time. Thanks.

 

[Indigo]

I'm curious about this as well, I'm trying to come up with ideas to stocking my 25g from scratch, tho not as planted as yours.

 

[Swimfins]

clay pot

Hmmm clay pot eh? Is tish safe to the fishies?

 

[Indigo]

I don't see why not, I got the idea from looking at lots of other people's tank pics. I got the unglazed kind, and scrubbed it under hot water to get all the goobers off. As far as I know they haven't messed with the pH or hardness.

 

[Swimfins]

nice idea ...looks good. I like it, I was looking at the wood and the artificial wood but even a small piece is expensive. Looks like an alternative. :idea2: I'm already over budget now!!

 

[Indigo]

Lol, Meeee too. So far the plants are all fake. I got two with my tank, then a value 3-pack from walmart. Fake hollow log with holes and a fake holey rock both from walmart. Numerous granite rocks from my travels (well cleaned of course). Cheap flower pots from walmart ($1 for 2). THe gravel was overpriced imo, and so were my testing equipment. Next time I shop online >.<

 

[Swimfins]

I was at walmart today lol. Will check it out. Thanks.