Platy Friends

[littlejack]

Hi. I have started my tank with 4 platys. next week i hope to introduce new fish. What type of fish are best suited to platys? i am looking for small colourful hardy fish?

 

[S-kate]

What size is your tank?

 

[S-kate]

I just read your previous post and it seems your tank is still cycling. I'd wait a few more weeks before adding any new fish so they will be more likely to survive.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I agree, keep up on water changes and either get a test kit or have the store check your water. Don't add any fish until you have zero nitrites and ammonia.

 

[littlejack]

Thanks a million for advice.
I have a 96 litre tank. I got Platys one week ago. I haven't got test kit yet.
Thanks again.

 

[Fuzz16]

well...youll be overun with platies soon enough so how about a something to eat those fry in a "natural" selection way. you could get an anglefish...just one though...i wouldnt push two. that way you have a centerpiece. or you could get a small school of tetras

there are a lot of options out there for platy tank mates. i keep mine with kuhliis and a betta.

 

[littlejack]

Size of adult angelfish & Tetras?

Thanks Fuzz.
Are angelfish not too big?
I want small colourful fish that will get along with each other and platys.
What size do tetras and angel fish grow to?

 

[S-kate]

The tetras should be fine. They only get about an inch long each. The angel fish can get up to 6 inches and might go after the tetras. You could get a couple dwarf gouramis, they're colorfull and mostly peaceful (mine nips the others occassionaly) and they only get 2-3 inches.