Male swordtail problems

crazy4fish

yeah so having more than 1 shouldnt be a problem

southafrica1001

hehe thanks for your help, the male seemed to stop being so mean and isint bothering every one so much :D

southafrica1001

sorry to double post but now one of the female swordtails is chasing my mickey mouse Platy around the tank, and trying to bite, should i get other mickey mouse Platy females or other females? any suggestions

Lupin

Platies and swordtails can easily interbreed. I'd get more female platies if your tank space permits it.

southafrica1001

Thanks lupin. i have a 29gallon so how many more fish could i add.
I have:
2corys (i diffenetly want more)
3 swordtails 1m 2f
1 female Platy
1 betta
3 pelcos (yep to many but they are still really young )

crazy4fish

i dont know how many more fish you should add.?.?.?. plecos get very large and swords are a good size too. you could probably add a fewmore if they are small fish.

southafrica1001

thanks crazy4fish i wanted to add a few cardinal tetras and another cory or 2, and some more platies and swordtails :D

crazy4fish

definately add another Platy or 2 to keep the other company. i would only add 1 cory if you get more. cardinal tetras are small enough but make sure there is still enough room in your tank for them and the other fish to swim. i wouldnt get any more swordtails if you get all the other fish. it would probably be too crowded.

southafrica1001

yea thanks i want to leave room for one of my babies im raising, and when they are old enough im thinking of turning my 8 gallon into a little place for 2 dwarf puffers if my lfs can import them in :D
thanks for your help:D

crazy4fish

no problem! :)