insecurity
Aquarium Advice Activist
Since I seem to be having VERY good luck with my lone male Fancy Gupp, and male swordtail, I figured that my tank must be a heaven for livebearers. So I've tentatively decided to stock only guppies, swordtails and platies.
So- taking in mind that I have no intentions of breeding (I won't cry if I wake up to a few extras), and the size of my tank (36g)- what should my stock plan be, and what ratios (male to female)?
Here's what I'm thinking:
1- Male Swordtail
2- Female Swordtail
1- Male Guppy
2- Female Guppy
1- Male Platy
2- Female Platy
Why the 1:2 ratio? Because that's what the AqAdivsor told me. If I should consider a different ratio, let me know.
EDIT: I'm also aware of the inter-breeding possibilites. That being said, my research tells me its a million to one chance of actually happening and the fry living, due to the genetics of the equation.
So- taking in mind that I have no intentions of breeding (I won't cry if I wake up to a few extras), and the size of my tank (36g)- what should my stock plan be, and what ratios (male to female)?
Here's what I'm thinking:
1- Male Swordtail
2- Female Swordtail
1- Male Guppy
2- Female Guppy
1- Male Platy
2- Female Platy
Why the 1:2 ratio? Because that's what the AqAdivsor told me. If I should consider a different ratio, let me know.
EDIT: I'm also aware of the inter-breeding possibilites. That being said, my research tells me its a million to one chance of actually happening and the fry living, due to the genetics of the equation.