I have 1 small male betta and 2 small sunset platies in it. Do you think I could fit anymore small platies in it? Right now I have a filter, and the water temp ranges from 73-78 mostly. Could I try to squeeze in a few more fish?
2006-09-21 12:19:07 · 9 answers · asked by Seabass 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
The rule for freshwater is one inch of fish per gallon. You already have at least 2 inches just from the betta, and several more from the platies. I wouldn't put more in it, but that's just my opinion. Besides, platies tend to multiply.
2006-09-21 12:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The rule of thumb for fish in an aquarium is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water.
It sounds like you have enough in already.
2006-09-21 12:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb 1" of fish per gallon of water. Less is better. You are maxed out.
2006-09-21 12:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is too small for three fish. You need a 5.5 gallon for the fish that you have, a ten gallon if you want to add more
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2006-09-21 15:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, get a 10 or a 15 gallon and u can alot put more fish in there
2006-09-21 13:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by theultimateuchiha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not suggest it. if it was only the platies then i would say yes. but not with the beta. it will end up feeling crowded and will either attack the others or 'hide' in a corner till it dies from stress.
good luck.
2006-09-21 12:24:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, no. It would be overcrowded and make them pick on one another.........and the filter wouldn't handle the situation of so many fish............
2006-09-21 12:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sorry. You have reached your fishy limit. Actually, it's already a little crowded.
Cheers.
2006-09-21 12:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! NO!!!! NO MORE FISH!!!! THAT'S ENOUGH! YOUR FISH WILL THANK YOU!!!!
2006-09-21 12:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋