My 20 Gallon stocking ideas

[BigCDubya]

This is what I want to stock my tank with, too me it does not seem overstocked but thats why Im here. Let me know what you all think, thanks.

2 dwarf gouramis
3 sword tails
3 fancy guppies
1 red wag platy
1 dalmation molly
1 black molly
1 white molly

for a total of 12 fish.

What do you guys think? Thanks

 

[aisforangelfish]

I could be wrong but I don't know if dwarf gouramis would be docile enough to keep with fancy guppies, or the live young the other fish will produce if your successful long term. Other than that IMO it's a reasonable assortment of livebearers for a 20 g.

 

[bluerose]

The issue here is that you've chosen mostly schooling fish and you don't have schools (5-6+).

Gouramis aside, figure out which fish you want and perhaps go with 5-6 individuals of 2 types/species (swordtails, guppies, platies, mollies).

Be careful about fry, though, since if you have pairs they'll breed left and right. Make sure to maintain a decent ratio of males:females.