10 gal. stockings..

[EdgarMedina1010]

Im open to ideas on what kind of fish would look good in a 10 gal. planted tank with 6 neons tetras...out of the question are bettas.....thanks

 

[SHIFT_Unique]

assorted platys, swordtails, mollies

serpae tetras
silvertip tetras
blood fin tetras
blue fin tetras

 

[triazole]

6 more neons?
or, a dwarf gourami to induce the neons to school tighter.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

platys, swordtails, mollies wouldnt fit in a 10 gal. they need a bigger home. serpae tetras
silvertip tetras
blood fin tetras
blue fin tetras are schooling fish and id have to get 6+ so they dont fit....... 6 more neons wouldnt fit either a dwarf gourami sounds good thought...thanks for the replies

 

[MyCatsDrool]

I am a really big fan of single species in a planted tank. If I were to add another species, I would get a dwarf gouramy also.

 

[triazole]

12 neons are not much bioload. and a planted tank's a plus.

 

[Gena575]

I think I would just leave the neons as the only fish, except maybe a couple of otos. I'd probably up the school to 8ish as well. You could add a handful of ghost shrimp or cherry reds or maybe even an African Dwarf Frog.

 

[severum mama]

Edgar, I agree with you. If you want to get a centerpiece fish other than a betta, I think you are on the right track with one dwarf gourami, and that would finish out your stocking. There isn't really room in a 10 gallon for another school of tetras, but a DG would look beautiful with your neons. IMO your 10 gallon would be completely stocked at that point, so be sure to keep up on your water changes.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

Thanks for all the replies maybe I will go with a dwarf gourami, but since I find it very dificult to find them would I be able to fit another 6 neons??......thanks again

 

[JustOneMore20]

I wouldn't add 6 more...2 more maybe, but not 6. Can you get honey gouramis? One of those would also work...instead of the dwarf. Or just add a couple more neons and call it stocked.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

I will try my best to find a dwarf gourami or a honey....thanks

 

[Codefox]

I'd definately try and find the Gourami...its a beautiful fish that will really complement your neons. And if it were planted it would be an awesome looking tank.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

Can I order one from a LFS??

 

[Codefox]

You can ask...a lot of LFSes will order them.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

You can ask...a lot of LFSes will order them.

ok thanks I will try to order them....

 

[Tostada]

Within 20 miles of me, there are at least 10 places that carry dwarf gouramis (3 PetSmarts, 4 Jack's Aquariums, 2 Meijers and at least one of the Wal-Marts). If you're in Denver, you really shouldn't have to resort to ordering one -- and with a colorful fish like that, I'm sure you'd be happier picking a specific one out.

There are 3 PetSmarts in Denver:

Store # 0230
Lakewood
303-232-0858

Store # 0231
University Hills
303-756-4199

Store # 1199
Stapleton
303-393-9156

There are also more than 10 PetCos in the Denver area you might want to check.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

thanks for the info..

 

[Pleco]

You may want to look at Shrimp and snails They would make for excellent inhabitants too.

I Have a few RCS and 2 Bamboo (also called Asian filter/Singapore flower) shrimp in my 40 gallon, along with 4 mystery snails. Petsmart calls the Bamboo shrimp Marble shrimp, thanks to this forum as they helped me figure more out about them

-Pleco

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

Well i got snails (lots of MTS)..but would like to learn more about shrimp.....