Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:16 pm GMT   Reply      

I can find fairly generic charts in many reliable places about fish compatibility, but I'd like something more detailed. For example, it's fine to know that Swordtails tend to work well with Platys and Mollies, but I want to know more about the male/female ratios recommended, and how about those Lyretails...do any of the others want to especially nip at those tempting fins? Another exception, I've heard the Dalmations can brood and be a little aggressive, true? I know there are no "for sure" answers about compatibility, but are there better sources out there?

Zambize

Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:16 pm GMT   Reply      

these forums :)

Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:12 pm GMT   Reply      

I've asked a couple of times about compatibility but didn't get responses. I assumed no one wanted to go down in perpetuity as endorsing a compatibility. I've got room for a 1-4 more fish, depending. I have:

4 Guppies (did have 6 but 2 died)
3 Neon Tetras (did have a school but some died)
2 male Swordtails

I'm trying to keep a peaceful, beginner community tank. I would like a larger fish or two to balance my large/small ratio. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:26 am GMT   Reply      

I've never had problems with bala sharks, but they get large and you'd have to move them eventually, not sure how they get along with guppies but you should do well with the others.

Keep in mind, you might get two larger fish that are compatible with swordtails, but have trouble when feeding time comes... you probably won't experience this if you add smaller fish like more tetras or guppies to the group, or even rasboras.