Reply To: Tank size and mates

[chr15_8]

@symmo wrote:

Hello,
I have just found this great site as I was doing some research on breeding this great little fish.
I have just got a little tank for a bargain that I am hoping to use to start breeding, just wanted opinions on the size etc.
Its 15 litres and is going to be heavily planted.
I know that its small to start with so im thinking of stocking with 2 males and 4 females!
Do you guyz n galz think that this will be ok?

And heres my 2nd question can I keep cherry shrimps with them?
I would like to put a couple in the tank to help with the algae.

input would be great thanks

p.s
I have kept fish for a while but never bred any so this will be my first attempt so any help will gratefully be recieved

Symmo

hi and welcome

stocking wise i think you’ll be fine with the 2 males and 4 females however i wouldnt put any more in.

cherry shrimp. i have seen that a few people have put shrimp in there tanks. however i dont as there is a possability that they could eat some of the eggs. however as i said it has worked before on this forum so i couldnt see it being a problem.

plants they like java moss to spawn in/around and you will find most people have java moss in there breeding tanks

hope it helps
chris