15 Gallon Stocking Question?

[rpgmomma8404]

Would a 15 gallon be too small for sword tails and platies? It will have two ten gallon filters on it and hopefully planted. Not sure what I am going to use as a clean up crew. 

 

[fluttermoth]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[rpgmomma8404]

I'm not sure. I don't have anything to measure it with. It suddenly disappeared, lol. I took some pictures though. 
 
Front View 
 
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Side View 
 
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It's not up and running right now. I'm going to switch it to sand once I am able too. 

 

[fluttermoth]

I'm guessing it's about 24"x12"x12"; does that sound about right?
 
Platies would be okay, but swordtails get a bit big.
 
Don't forget that if you have male and females, you'll end up with a lot of fry...

 

[rpgmomma8404]

Okay, thanks for the information. 

 

[ncguppy830]

well IMO i wouldnt put platies in regardless, but notice i put in my own opnion.....

 

[rpgmomma8404]

I know platies can get a decent size but I really do not know what else to put in this tank. I am already going to divide my 10 gallon and put two betta's in it. I could divide this tank and do the same but I rather have different fish in each tank. Only other thing I would be willing to get is a fancy goldfish but he/she would out grown that tank easily within the first year and I can't up grade the tank anytime soon. My boyfriend seemed to be interested in a fresh water puffer but they just seem like they would be a lot of work. 

 

[fluttermoth]

There are loads of fish suitable for a tank that size.
 
Is your water hard or soft?