Help me stock my tanks

[dandybug]

Okay, I am looking into getting some more fish. I just set up my 55 gallon last week and it is doing so well. I moved my fish from a 20 to a 55. Anyway, I am looking into possibly two more fish for my 55 gallon (not sure how many is best) and not sure what to do with my 20. Please look at my sig to see what I already have.

Any suggestions for me? I was thinking of getting another blood parrot and a striped severum. But silver dollars seem cool too. What do you think?

What about the 20? I'd really like this tank to be for the kids so cheap hardy fish are probably best for them. What can I mix with the Platies?

 

[brian1973]

well IMO you are full stocked on your 55, with atleast 3 of your current fish being capable of growing up to 12in in length your bioload in a 55 is going to be heavy.

for your 20G you can go with any community fish just try to follow the 1in per galoon rule, beware that your platies may begin to breed if you have males and females and can quickly overstock your tank on their own. I would stay away from anymore livebearers though, A dwarf gourami maybe a good "center piece" and will most likely get along fine with your current fish.

 

[jo3olous]

I would go for a nice bottom feeder for your 20 too, pref. ones that don't get too big. Corys are cool if you get 3 of those, or a couple of skunk loaches. A bn pleco might be nice too a lot of people seem to like those

 

[mistercoffee]

How about some Oto's for each tank?

I wouldn't call them hardy, but they are cheap. They will help you clean your tank. Personally I think they are wonderful and fun fish.

 

[brentd123]

how about a school of some type of tetra's to go with the platies. Thats what i have and they are doing well together.

 

[Mturner615]

For the 55 i think you should stay where you are, especially if the fish in there are on the larger side.

as for the 20 gallon, you could add some mollies or some cories for the bottom feeders.