General Question

chuckstrobeck

chuckstrobeck

Large Fish
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May 29, 2006
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After taking my puffer back to the lfs i have decided to get 3 or maybe more Red twinbar swordtail and 3 or more Gold dust molly. Should i maybe get more. Does anyone have any ideas and they should be compatible. Thanks for your imput.
 

chuckstrobeck

chuckstrobeck

Large Fish
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May 29, 2006
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Sussex, NJ
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it is a 37 gallon with 2 filters. I will soon be getting a 55 gallon soon and want to get a bio-wheel as i have 2 box filters. My water though is crystal clear and everything is right where it is supposed to be. I have 1 pleco, the common kind in a fish store, and 5 crayfish. I could move them though so i am looking for some nice fish. I want a colony of the swordtail and the molly as they are very appealing to me. I want maybe 3-6 of each kind. Your input is greatly appreciated.
 

CAPSLOCK

CAPSLOCK

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Jul 19, 2004
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They should get along fine. Remember that swordtails (males in particular) are really good jumpers so make sure you've got a good hood on the tank. Also, you'd want a ratio of 1 male to 2-3 females, so that the male doesn't constantly pester one female... it spreads his affection out so the females can get a break. The crayfish should take care of any fry, so you shouldn't have an overpopulation problem from the females.
 

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