On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:11:42 GMT, teri wrote:

That is my goal for my new 20G tank. So far I have the two platys
that came from the 3 gallon tank. Since this is my first foray into
fishkeeping I also want easy and hardy guys, preferably on the smaller
side. After a lot of reading I am considering some combination of the
following:

1 or 2 more platys - I like all the colors they come in, but they do
seem to be kind of lazy and spend a lot
of time just sitting around,
golden barbs
cherry barbs
cardinal tetras
or possibly...
dwarf neon rainbows
harlequin rasboras.

Any suggestions on a good combination choosing from that list?
And which would be best to add first?
Teri

Congratulations on your new tank Teri.

I would caution you to not over stock and choose fish which will not
grow too large. In addition I would suggest you include in that mix
one or two scavengers. My 3 Juli Cory Catfish have been healthy and
are less than 2 inches in length, (closer to 1 inch). They are fun to
watch and stay mostly on the gravel.

dick