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Adding platies to tank

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#1 ·
I used 2 platies to cycle my tank and I want to get them 2 more friends.:) Right now, I think my nitrites are at its peak and the nitrates are about 20ppm. Can I add another platy now or will that be too much? I addded my first 2 3 weeks ago. They are completely healthy and active.
 
#2 ·
I used 2 platies to cycle my tank and I want to get them 2 more friends.:) Right now, I think my nitrites are at its peak and the nitrates are about 20ppm. Can I add another platy now or will that be too much? I addded my first 2 3 weeks ago. They are completely healthy and active.
You want ammonia and nitrites to read zero before adding more fish or run the risk of elevated ammonia and nitrites.
I would were it me, wait until ammonia and nitrites read zero for four consecutive days.
 
#3 ·
You want ammonia and nitrites to read zero before adding more fish or run the risk of elevated ammonia and nitrites.
I would were it me, wait until ammonia and nitrites read zero for four consecutive days.
Do you know when that would be?
 
#6 ·
one gallon is a bit small for any fish, being in to small of a tank could lead to stress which could lead to the sickness you are trying to avoid. 2.5 or 5 gallon tanks should be better suited for a few small fish like platys. Plus larger tank size means the water quality won't change as fast so you can keep up with water changes easier.
 
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