Keeping Platy?

[fishmad135]

Can i keep 4 male platy in an 18 gallon fish tank without them fighting?? i also have a few neons, 3 rummy nose and 2 black neon tetra (pair)

will this be possible or will they all fight?

additional informatiion would be great!

thanks

 

[helterskelter]

platies are easy going fish, 4 males will be fine.

 

[fishmad135]

Really?!?! thats great!?!? im going to get some today!

Also, does anyone else say they are good together, dont wanna go off one answer although im sure its right (just to be on the safe side)

 

[helterskelter]

Thats perfectly fine.

You should know your fish, if you have a fish thats nippy which is quite possible even with the neon's then they may pick on the new fish, but hopefully it should not last too long. how ever platies are much better at handeling this, male guppies may be fine too once settled in but they do not tolerate being bullied.

 

[OldMan47]

Get a variety of male platy colors while you are at it. That way you will be able to keep track of each as an individual. I like all the colors and fin types that are available with platies.