Stocking Suggestions

[PlatyCrazy]

I have 2 aquariums.
One 20 gallon with: 3 platies, 2 mollies, a female betta and a guppy (FYI, it was originally in the other tank but it harassed my endlers, but the betta leaves him alone.) PH: 7.2
One 10 gallon with: a baby platy, 2 Endlers and a balloon molly. PH: 7.4
Any fish suggestions (other than livebearers which is all I have). My livebearers are all male.

[Nyx]

For your 10G tank, since it is so small, you might want to consider a school of micro-fish such as celestial pearl danios or chili micro-rasboras which can create more interest than just a few larger fish. Adding small shrimp such as cherry shrimp or even a tiny dwarf orange crayfish adds interest to a small tank as well. My husband and I have a 6G planted tank - very low light plants since the lighting isn't great for plants - with a school of about 2 dozen of the chilis and about 2 dozen rili shrimp. The chilis (pic below) are very colorful and they aren't a timid fish so they don't hide the was the CPDs often do. I'd re-home your other tank inhabitants, though, before adding these. Hope that helps a bit.

[exv152]

I'd recommend a small group of 5-6 small tetras or rasboras. There are tons of options out there. I personally prefer colourful species like cardinal tetras or harlequin rasboras.

[daworldisblack]

I'd recommend a small group of 5-6 small tetras or rasboras. There are tons of options out there. I personally prefer colourful species like cardinal tetras or harlequin rasboras.

Agreed. If you like the Cardinal Tetras, perhaps start with Neon Tetras first - they tend to be hardier and less sensitive. You need to get these fishes in small groups however.

[charlie]

I`m with the bunch that support stocking with smaller fish in a group, you may well find that you appreciate the tank more, my favorite for a 20 gallon is a group of Harlequin Rasboras 10-20 of them , shows off well.
Regards

[PlatyCrazy]

I'm pretty sure that neon and cardinal tetras require acidic to neutral water. I'm not really a fan of tetras, though. I found a nice fish called a sparkling gourami. Would that work? What about otos?

[charlie]

I'm pretty sure that neon and cardinal tetras require acidic to neutral water. I'm not really a fan of tetras, though. I found a nice fish called a sparkling gourami. Would that work? What about otos?

The sparkling gourami is a beauty & the require almost the same water conditions as the cardinals or neons, that said I`m not sure they are a schooling fish & might do better in trios 1m 2f ( males can get very territorial) , personally I think they would be lost in a 20 gallon with such small numbers.
yea for ottos maybe 3 or so.
Another idea is a trio of south American dwarf cichlids as centre piece fishes, supplemented  by some schooling fish
Regards

[PlatyCrazy]

I have to work around the stock I already have so I can't add that much bioload to my 20 gallon or my 10 gallon, thats why Im staying away from schooling fish. Gouramis are not schooling fish.

[soleil1980]

hi

I never saw the chilis before...  they are really nice looking!  Do you know where I could grab some... and are they expensive?  I have a 30g without any fish (yet), but is planted.  The sand and rocks are all beige so these fish would look awesome in there with shrimps!

Thanks!

[missavgp]

I'm not sure if they have any in right now, but critter jungle gets them in for $2.99 or $3.99 each. (sorry, can't remember what I paid was on special or not)