I have a small 5 gallon tank for now. I just re-set it up and put in a black molly and a sunset platy 4-5 days ago. The tank has a small air stone, a lighted hood, a mini heater, a filter, couple fake plants and a couple small decorations for hiding places. I feed the fish a pinch twice a day of flakes. Tank is between 71-75 degrees, having trouble getting it higher right now.
When I put the fish in the tank the black molly was the one that seemed nervous hid for hours..the platy was very active. The next day the molly was completely comfortable and very active, but since the molly started swimming around the platy has been in hiding. Only coming out for food and generally waiting until the food drops to the gravel to eat.
Was curious to see if anyone had any suggestions. Would it be a good/bad idea to get another platy to make this one feel more comfortable? I know they are not schooling fish but has to be something that will make this fish feel better about being in the tank with the molly (they don't fight it just seems like the platy avoids the molly).
Thanks a lot =)
When I put the fish in the tank the black molly was the one that seemed nervous hid for hours..the platy was very active. The next day the molly was completely comfortable and very active, but since the molly started swimming around the platy has been in hiding. Only coming out for food and generally waiting until the food drops to the gravel to eat.
Was curious to see if anyone had any suggestions. Would it be a good/bad idea to get another platy to make this one feel more comfortable? I know they are not schooling fish but has to be something that will make this fish feel better about being in the tank with the molly (they don't fight it just seems like the platy avoids the molly).
Thanks a lot =)