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zachjc_14 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 211 Votes: 24 Registered: 20-Apr-2004	As I am acquiring my first aquarium that has a volume over 30 gallons (55 gallons to be exact), I am at loss as how to stock it. I would like to try to add as many varieties of platys as possible for a stunning and colorful display. My question pertains to how many platys could be squezzed into this size aquarium. I would have a group of 6 danios for population control along with a pleco, a few feeder guppies, harlequin rasboras, and a school of cories. Thanx in advance.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	How about 6-8 Corydoras as bottom feeders & a BN for Algae control (don't get a common Pleco, as it gets too big). With them you can add 6 Danios & a couple of Harlequin Rasboras (these are very cool in a school of 15-20). You can add 10 Platy's, but remember that you can get overpopulated with fry in a few months. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
zachjc_14 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 211 Votes: 24 Registered: 20-Apr-2004	I have 6 cories and the pleco is a lyretail clownish type pleco that is currently quite tiny. I do not think that population will be a problem with the danios and any extras will be sold to the local lfs. Thank you for your input.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Goodluck with your fish zachjc_14. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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