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Thanks that's all i need to know

Ive been looking to start a community tank for a while

I have 6 platies, 3 mickey mouses and 3 wagtails. I am looking for algae eaters for my 20 gallon tank.

I have 6 platies in a 20 gallon tank. I need these questions answered 1. Can i keep amano shrimp with platies 2. If not amanos, which shrimp does good with holding off algae and compatible with platies 3. How many should i keep in my 20 GALLON tank? 4. How many do I add at a time to not damage...

I have decided to start up a new tank just right for cories, and after the cories it will become a community tank

Wow i just learned a lot there

Yea, you should always clean your substrate before use. Fish's safety first

Thanks for the like Byron... I am trying to figure out how to like u back. One last thing, what health effects do keeping cories in schools/shoals give?

Byron i really appreciate the help. Now i think i have the info i need for cories

Where would you suggest buying play sand?

Here is what i have so far on cories: Cory catfish should be kept in a tank of 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit with sand substrate. They should be fed sinking pellets specifically for their species, and they also scanvenge for leftover food and algae. They get to a size of 2 to 3 inches and get...

Alright! That won't affect my platies health, adding 5 at a time, right? Thanks for the recommendation!

How many cories should i add at a time to my 20 gallon tank?

Ok thanks everyone... I do have my own water test kit and equipment. Im not so sure about the local pet stores. I will replace the gravel with sand and put together a group of 5 to 6 cories. Any recommended sand brands?

Ok, but will i be over stocking if i add 2 of each?