Should I Get A Swordtail?

[jourdy288]

I have a 10 gallon aquarium with a platy and 4 zebra danios, along with a power filter, air pump, and heater. is a swordtail alright?

 

[theotheragentm]

Based purely on size, someone may tell you yes, but I think based on swimming space I would skip going with a swordtail. My vote is no.

 

[helterskelter]

Swords prefer larger tanks, males do get aggressive and like to have their own space.

 

[jourdy288]

Are any other livebearers acceptable?

 

[theotheragentm]

Guppies, Dwarf Platies, and even regular Platies would work. As long as you aren't breeding them and can guarantee you have females that aren't pregnant, these should work.

 

[mommyof2bettas]

guppies and platies would be ok

 

[chibi]

I agree with the others. Platies and guppies would work. Mollies and swordtails are larger (3 inches+) and may need more space.

 

[fishboy619]

nothing to add that hasnt been said before really, no swordtails or mollies, 10 gallon with 4 danios and 1 platy. maybe add one or 2 more platies. or instead, a few pygmy cories or shrimps. not only fish can go in an aquarium