Compatibility?

[Keithoms]

Hi again,

Stocking today:

3 Platies
6 neons
2 guppies
2 gouramis
1 common plec


Are these a prob with a SF?

 

[Honeythorn]

YES. Neons will nip long flowing fins, Guppies will more than likely be attacked by the betta, and they have a strong tendency not to get on with gouramis for some reason. You'd save yourself and the fish a LOT of hassle and misery by getting the betta his own separate tank . If you have space for something of around 15-20 gallons you can keep a betta with some small bottomfeeders like Khulie loaches , Oto's and cories.

 

[Keithoms]

Em, i have a 15l spare, is that enough?

 

[minxfishy]

Yep 15L is fine

 

[lilfishie]

no for guppies, gourami, neons and possibly platies too.

a 15l would be fine

 

[Keithoms]

Hmmm. I may very well setup that tank again and do a fishless cycle. Whats the cheapest heater i can get for that tank? (Bear in mind its acrylic)

Also, is this the right sand?
http/www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/part...t;PLAY+SAND.htm

 

[lilfishie]

the sand should be fine, many on here use it, as for heater i'd say no higher than 25w