15 gallon tank stock

[.Isaac.]

I’ve recently bought a 15 gallon (60 litre) aquarium equipped with a suitable filter and heater. At first i added 5 black phantom tetras, and after two-weeks i added 6 platys, 2 orange, 2 red, 2 yellow.

I wanted to know if this is enough fish, too much, or can i add more fish and if so what?

 

[Abaddon]

You might want to check out this handy little stocking calculator: http://www.aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisor.php I've found it to be quite helpful, especially since it seems to err on the side of caution when it comes to stocking levels.

 

[Slaphppy7]

I would say add no more fish, those platys are piggies when it comes to feeding, with a large bioload...and they breed readily and often, unless you have all males or all females, I can almost guarantee you'll have fry...lots of them...females can even store sperm for months, so they could possibly be bought already pregnant.

 

[.Isaac.]

I would say add no more fish, those platys are piggies when it comes to feeding, with a large bioload...and they breed readily and often, unless you have all males or all females, I can almost guarantee you'll have fry...lots of them...females can even store sperm for months, so they could possibly be bought already pregnant.

Yeah i see. Although the tetras take up almost no room as they stay in the corner all the time ?

 

[Slaphppy7]

They are not comfortable, most likely....all tetras need to be kept in bigger groups than you have.

 

[.Isaac.]

Update: One of the platys has died sadly. Don’t think it’s anything to worry about i think it was just too small and weak for the tank change from the shop to my tank. It was smaller than all the others.

Could I get another phantom tetra then to up their numbers?

 

[Slaphppy7]

Sorry for the loss....yes, another phantom or two, just keep an eye on your water params

 

[.Isaac.]

Sorry for the loss....yes, another phantom or two, just keep an eye on your water params

Yeah Ok ..... hopefully when i get the new phantoms they’ll school fine and then stop hiding. Thanks for the help

 

[Slaphppy7]

More than welcome.