Swordtail question

KonaBoy · February 13th, 2008

If a friend wanted one male swordtail, would that be okay in a tank with some smaller fish? Or should you keep it with a female? Thanks,

Cory

finmama · February 13th, 2008

They dont need to be kept with a female. What kind are the smaller fish?

KonaBoy · February 13th, 2008

Two Zebra Danios and two White Cloud Minnows

finmama · February 13th, 2008

Should be ok but watch the swordtail for aggression and provide lots of hiding spots. Some fish of the same type are just more agressive than others, so hopefully he gets a friendly one

SereneReyn · February 13th, 2008

personally... if i wanted a male swordtail, i would NOT keep it with a female. unplanned pregnancies can be stressful, lol.

KonaBoy · February 13th, 2008

Okay, thanks. Lots of hiding places right now, and think the male alone would be enough.

Cory

HatchetHaven · February 14th, 2008

Hi!

I'm slightly concerned for you 'smaller fish'. They are schooling fish - and need groups. Can you get 3 more of each kind, and no other fish? Provide for the fish you have before you cater for the ones you might get.

KonaBoy · February 15th, 2008

Hatchet, the fish are grouped now

HatchetHaven · February 15th, 2008

Hi!

Great! I bet your already watching the benefits grow.

swords3711 · February 15th, 2008

Swords are sometimes better off alone. If u have a female in there he may harrass her and two males will fight.

KonaBoy · February 15th, 2008

Okay, one male it is then

swords3711 · February 15th, 2008

do u know what type of sword?

KonaBoy · February 15th, 2008

The one's at PetSmart are Orange?

swords3711 · February 15th, 2008

Oh red swords. Ya there pretty nice.

HatchetHaven · February 16th, 2008

Hi!

If your other fish are grouped - your tank will be overstocked with a Swordtail. Please take this into consideration.

swords3711 · February 16th, 2008

Well if you keep the tank clean, you don't have to worry much about overstocking.

KonaBoy · February 16th, 2008

So as long as I change my water at least once a week it'd be okay?

Dino · February 16th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by swords3711

Well if you keep the tank clean, you don't have to worry much about overstocking.

I disagree.

While one sword will not overstock your tank Konaboy, do not get the impression that you can compensate for added extra fish by keeping the tank cleaner.

Fish ALWAYS do better when not stocked to the limit.

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