Can i add these fish to my tank?

[sambroder]

Hi so i have a juwel rio 125 liter tank
Currently in my tank i have 2 swordtails, 2 platy, 15 neon tetras, two siamese algae eaters, 2 nerite snails and 1 albino pleco.

So the fish im planning to add are the following:
Killifsh, im thinking maybe 2-3 of these.
Dwarf gourami about 2-3 of these aswell.
Zebra danios, and i dont really know how many of these i should add, please tell me if you've got an idea.

So guys would this work if i added these fish, also is there anything i can change to make it better?
Please tell me, thank you

 

[JuiceBox52]

@Byron can probably help

 

[Byron]

You have some potential problems that should be sorted out before considering more fish.

The two Siamese Algae Eaters will get large, up to 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) and with just two they may not get along. This is a shoaling species requiring a group of 5-6, but only in a much larger tank. Their "algae" effectiveness depends upon the algae. You might want to consider re-homing these as they are going to have an impact on the other fish options.

At this point it will help to know the water parameters of your source water, especially GH (general hardness) and pH. Some of the fish (livebearers) need moderatel hard water, while others need softer water though there may be some adaptability depending upon the numbers for GH and pH.

Which species of Killifish?

 

[sambroder]

You have some potential problems that should be sorted out before considering more fish.

The two Siamese Algae Eaters will get large, up to 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) and with just two they may not get along. This is a shoaling species requiring a group of 5-6, but only in a much larger tank. Their "algae" effectiveness depends upon the algae. You might want to consider re-homing these as they are going to have an impact on the other fish options.

At this point it will help to know the water parameters of your source water, especially GH (general hardness) and pH. Some of the fish (livebearers) need moderatel hard water, while others need softer water though there may be some adaptability depending upon the numbers for GH and pH.

Which species of Killifish?

Ok i will see what i can do with the siamese algae eaters.
Unfortunately i dont have Gh but ph is about 6.7
The tank was cleaned yesterday so there is currently nothing else too worry about (got it tested)
The killifish specie? I have no idea, whats the difference between them? I have seen killifish hanging around at the surface but thats not the type im looking for, rather some thats more active underwater

 

[JuiceBox52]

Ok i will see what i can do with the siamese algae eaters.
Unfortunately i dont have Gh but ph is about 6.7
The tank was cleaned yesterday so there is currently nothing else too worry about (got it tested)
The killifish specie? I have no idea, whats the difference between them? I have seen killifish hanging around at the surface but thats not the type im looking for, rather some thats more active underwater

There is many many species of killifish and each has their own requirements. Look for a few that you like and post then here. Then members can tell you of they are compatible

 

[sambroder]

There is many many species of killifish and each has their own requirements. Look for a few that you like and post then here. Then members can tell you of they are compatible

Nvm actually i just checked the price of them, they are 20 dollars each so nty.

 

[Byron]

Check your municipal water authority's website, the water data including GH may be there, or call them. Once you know, it is not going to change so no point in wasting money for a test.

 

[CassCats]

Also, only 1 dwarf gourami male. If you can only get males (females are very very rare depending where you live), only get 1. Males will often kill one another as they're territorial.

If you can get females (theyre plain silver, not really any colour), then you could do a pair or a trio 1m 2f.