Platy's and Molly's?

[mully]

Just wondering if I can put Platy's and Black Molly's together in the same tank? Right now I have 2 female Platys and 1 male. Will they get along ok? I have a 20G High freshwater, with an Aqua Clear Filter 30G. Thanks!

 

[molliwopp]

They can be kept together but mollys become too big to be housed in a 20 gallon tank, id recommend at least 30g. Have you looked at guppies?

 

[mully]

I had no idea Molly's got big? whew! Good thing I posted this question before I bought them. No? I havent thought about getting guppies. I will check them out next time Im at the pet store.

 

[molliwopp]

Well they dont get 'big' but big enough where 20gallons may not be enough swimming room to stretch their fins.

Guppys are kool looking. Google images them.

 

[mully]

What about Neon's? Are they small enough to share the tank with my Platy's?

 

[Delapool]

I can't see a problem with neons. A school of 5 or so (to keep them happy) should be fine. Even better if you can get a few more. I have 14 with platys and they are all fine. The neons hang around the middle of the tank. I just wanted 10 but the LFS gave me a few more and no problems. I believe that with neons your tank has to be well cycled/aged.

 

[mully]

Ok, I will take a look at Guppys and Neons. Thank you!

 

[candymancan]

Platy's are very peacefull fish... The more the better... My moms 30g has like 9 of them together 2 cory cats, and 7 neon tetra's and 1 bolivian ram.. They all get together fine

 

[Canary bird]

I have platys in with my mollies, all get along fine , but I think the platy is the more peaceful fish .. And the variations are fab too , check out a few different platys before you get guppies ,