Will guppies be ok with dwarf gouramis, platies, other guppies, and neon tetras?

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$eaba$$

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I have a 20 gallon aquarium which is cycling right now. Would it be ok to put: 3-4 guppies, 2 platies, 1-2 dwarf gouramis, 6-10 neon tetras, and 1 small algae eater? Will all of them be ok to each other, and can a 20 gallon take that many fish? Like are they all compatible? Will there be any chasing around and stuff?
 

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That should be ok. I think most gourami's in the stores are males so you should only get one. You could get a small pleco like clown or bristlenose. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET A COMMON PLECO.
 

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skip the platies, get only one dwarf gourami, and make sure you get a small pleco such as a bristle nose, clown or rubberlip. NO COMMON PLECOS!
 

bettagurl

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they should be fine,all the fish you picked are peaceful.:)just suppliment you algae eaters diet with algae wafers and some veggies and possibly sinking shrimp pellets.
 

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Alrighty!

Thanks guys!
 

$eaba$$

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Btw bettagurl,

Do I have to get algae waffers? Or will there be enough algae and stuff for him to eat?
 

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ummmm.... you go to an LFS and buy them.... and no, there is and never will be enough algae for a pleco of any kind.
 

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Would this be my limit, or could I put even more :) ???

First of all, will a dwarf gourami be fine with all of them? Like he won't chase them will he? Also, would he eat neon tetras? So, this is my list: 1 dwarf gourami, 4 guppies, 2-3 platies, 6-10 neon tetras, and a bottom feeder. What kind of bottom feeder would be good? It's a 20 gallon, if you missed my first actual post. Also, suggest how many of each fish I could put in maximum. I have a 20 gallon hob power filter. I may get one from my friend which is 5-10, just for more fiiltration, and I have an air pump. Also, I believe it is a tall, like 24 long x 16 high x 12 wide, about.
 
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