real quick stocking question!

[fishdude25]

I'm at my local aquarium club meeting, and they have an auction at the end (auction starts in 1.5 hours). I saw some swordtails, 1 male and 3 females. And I was wondering, could I get them and put 'em in my little sister's 20 gallon high?

It currently has 1 male platy. The tank is lightly planted.Filtration is an aquaclear 50, and a whisper (forgot brand) 20 internal filter. I do a pwc every other week do to the small bioload.
If i need to, I could put some of the swordtails in my 75.

Thanks!
-Fishdude25

 

[phoenixkiller]

I'm at my local aquarium club meeting, and they have an auction at the end (auction starts in 1.5 hours). I saw some swordtails, 1 male and 3 females. And I was wondering, could I get them and put 'em in my little sister's 20 gallon high?

It currently has 1 male platy. The tank is lightly planted.Filtration is an aquaclear 50, and a whisper (forgot brand) 20 internal filter. I do a pwc every other week do to the small bioload.
If i need to, I could put some of the swordtails in my 75.

Thanks!
-Fishdude25

Pretty sure you can do that. Not much of a problem. I would suggest to start doing weekly water changes though.

Hope I helped!

 

[calfishguy]

They should be fine in a twenty high.

 

[fishdude25]

We got 'em! 7$!
Thanks for the replies!

 

[calfishguy]

Good for u can u post pics.

 

[fishdude25]

I will post pics either tonight after acclimation, or tomorrow

 

[phoenixkiller]

I will post pics either tonight after acclimation, or tomorrow

Sounds good. Good deal. Can't wait for pics!

 

[fishdude25]

Here are some pics! Sorry for the low quality, they wouldn't stop moving! Lol

 

[Chiroptera]

That's a lovely tank! I'm sure the fish enjoy their new home.

 

[Cichlid Kid]

Looks like a great livebearer setup.

 

[phoenixkiller]

Here are some pics! Sorry for the low quality, they wouldn't stop moving! Lol


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Nice set up, great fish colors!!

 

[calfishguy]

Nice swordtails.

 

[fishdude25]

Thanks everyone! My sister and I really love our new fish. I did a pwc for them today. They have settled in to their new home well. One of the female swordtails is really pregnant, I hope we'll have some fry soon!

-Fishdude25

 

[phoenixkiller]

Thanks everyone! My sister and I really love our new fish. I did a pwc for them today. They have settled in to their new home well. One of the female swordtails is really pregnant, I hope we'll have some fry soon!

-Fishdude25

Wonder what the fry will look like. Hope they're pretty!

Keep us updated!

 

[fishdude25]

One of the females jumped out of the tank two nights ago, when we found her it was already too late But we got another female, an orange twin bar, its really cute

 

[phoenixkiller]

One of the females jumped out of the tank two nights ago, when we found her it was already too late But we got another female, an orange twin bar, its really cute

Sorry to hear that!

Do ya think that the new twin bar can take her place?

 

[fishdude25]

Update:
The swordtails are doing really well! They really enjoy their new home. When I fed them today, they ate with enthusiasm.
We really love our new fish, I hope we get some fry!