Hello everyone!
So I recently set up a 55 gallon aquarium, which is currently stocked with the following;
10 molly fry
2 platys (1 male, 1 female, yes I know this is bad, but they get along pretty well as of now.)
6 black neon tetras
The whole reason I set up this aquarium was to provide a large space for the 10 mollies, But, seeing as I had this larger aquarium now, I wanted to take the opportunity to house some fish I had never owned before. I have a burning desire to own a dwarf gourami, and a school of bronze corydoras. I would also like to double the school of black neon tetras, to make them feel more comfortable and perform their natural behaviors. And also, if possible add a few more female platys just in case the male changes his mind about being peaceful. (That and there are so many different and beautiful platys I wish I could have them all!)
I have experienced over-stocking disasters in the past and REALLY do not want one to happen again. Is the following stocking too much for my 55 gallon aquarium? (Which is filtered by a Tetra whisper EX70, if that helps.)
10 mollies
12 black neon tetras
4 platys
1 dwarf gourami
7 bronze corydoras
2 mystery snails
Your advice is much appreciated and thank you for taking the time to read my post!
So I recently set up a 55 gallon aquarium, which is currently stocked with the following;
10 molly fry
2 platys (1 male, 1 female, yes I know this is bad, but they get along pretty well as of now.)
6 black neon tetras
The whole reason I set up this aquarium was to provide a large space for the 10 mollies, But, seeing as I had this larger aquarium now, I wanted to take the opportunity to house some fish I had never owned before. I have a burning desire to own a dwarf gourami, and a school of bronze corydoras. I would also like to double the school of black neon tetras, to make them feel more comfortable and perform their natural behaviors. And also, if possible add a few more female platys just in case the male changes his mind about being peaceful. (That and there are so many different and beautiful platys I wish I could have them all!)
I have experienced over-stocking disasters in the past and REALLY do not want one to happen again. Is the following stocking too much for my 55 gallon aquarium? (Which is filtered by a Tetra whisper EX70, if that helps.)
10 mollies
12 black neon tetras
4 platys
1 dwarf gourami
7 bronze corydoras
2 mystery snails
Your advice is much appreciated and thank you for taking the time to read my post!