What are a few fish that i can put in a small community tank that breed??

Question

Im thinking a pair of swordtails? Or a pair of those zebra-striped fat fish(i kno they protect their eggs) im probably going to but breeding grass for the fry to hide in. Please - list anything =]

Answer 1

Sword Tails, Guppies,Angel Fish,Sharks,And many others.

Depending on the size of the tank you use, You should ask at the pet store which breeds are compatable and get those that will get along together. Also if you plan on breeding, you will need a netted enclosure for inside the tank to keep the babies in once they are born.  without one, the fish in the tank will eat them as soon as they are born.  including their own parents.

Answer 2

Live bearers are probably your best bet. Guppies are a sure thing and so are any kind of molly. Mollies get much larger than guppies, so the size of your tank will make a difference. You could get 5 corries (they school) and they might breed for you as well. Mine have. They lay eggs. If you get angles or any other kind of cichlid that protects their eggs you will have problems in your community tank, especially if your tank is small. The agressive breeding pair will probably kill some of your other fish if there is not enough room.

Before you select your breeders, remember to consider what you will do with all the babies. One good idea is to donate them to your local schools science teachers. I have done this many times.

Answer 3

Platies are a good one to breed if you don't want guppies and they are much hardier than guppies. You can get several different varieties and they are all cute. Good luck!

Answer 4

I personally like guppies and mollies,balloon mollies that is,and they breed about every month and have babies about every month.

Answer 5

Angelfish are finicky breeders. They choose their own pairs and throwing two together won't guarantee anything.

I've had lots of luck breeding Corydoras catfish. The albino ones breed at every turn - the only downside to them is they take some time to mature before breeding. They aren't usually sold at breeding age. You'll need to remove the eggs to a breeding net if you want them to hatch.

Guppies breed like crazy, but you'll need to protect the fry as they will eat their young like many livebearers. Guppies are often sold at breeding age, as are many mollies and platys.