Frustrated...

[platylover26]

I have been very frustrated lately. I have been keeping livebearers(specifically guppies and platies) since i started this hobby. but they always die. One by one, they get sick and die and i am sick of having to watch all of my beloved fish die. it sucks to wake up and go feed your fish and think "Wow, I really love that platy. I hope it doesn't die." It really bothers me. And I darn well know that its not my tank. I do 15% water changes every week, and my corydoras and my mystery snail are doing great. So, I am highly considering switching my stock. I wanna get a big school of fish. (And please don't tell me i should get more corydoras. I know. but, the two i have are happy and healthy) So what are the hardiest schooling fish you know of, and how many of them can i fit in my 20 gallon?

Am:0
Ni:0
Na:aprox. 15
Temp:78 degrees
20 gal

2 platies ( I think that they are both on their way out)
2 guppy fry ( In a few days, these lil' dudes are getting brought to lfs)
2corydoras
1 mystery snail

 

[KingKoopa512]

Maybe its where you are getting the fish from.


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[Nils]

Could it be a change in your water?
I also recommend not bringing the guppies to your LFS until you figure out what it is. You don't know if it's a parasite, infection etc. that could be spread to the LFS. I'd just hold on to them until you determine what it is.