One more fish

[EthanBeltramo]

I have a 10 gallon with a male betta, a Cory cat, a nerite snail, and 2 platies. I was hoping to add around 2-3 more fish. I have been keeping up with water changes and test my water weekly. I was wondering if I could add two more Corey's, and divide my tank with a screen, then get another betta.


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[Mebbid]

Dividing the tank would limit the space too much for the other fish. I would go with 4 more cory cats to round out the school and keep it at that.

 

[Fish king]

I heard that you need a 30g to keep corys


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[ricco34]

I've kept 5 cories in a 10 gallon with no problem


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[Mebbid]

I heard that you need a 30g to keep corys


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It's debatable, Many people are cory fanatics and insist that they can't be happy in smaller tanks. It's really to the point of being a cult following.

In my experience, they do great in a 10g; although I wouldn't put them in anything smaller.

 

[Fish king]

Good to know because I love Corys


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[Squeaker]

I've kept 5 cories in a 10 gallon with no problem


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I currently have 4 pepper cories in my 10 gallon fry tank and the are very happy.

29g Tropical Freshwater 2 female Endlers, 2 female Mollies, 1 male Molly, 1 male Tuxedo Guppy, 6 Pepper Corys, 2 Assassin Snails, 6 Ghost Shrimp...

10g Tropical Freshwater 13 various Endler and Molly fry, 4 Pepper Corys and 3 Ghost Shrimp...

 

[Eggheadfish]

I've kept cories in a ten gallon to "grow out" before they went into my 55. I got another batch of them around the same age, same time and put them directly in the 55 to avoid crowding in the small tank. The difference in the rate of growth and activity is noticeable in my opinion. Of course the more freedom they have, the better. If you're monitoring the tank it isn't the end of the world but I am one of those people who will suggest a group of cories that size should be homed in a larger tank. Either way, best of luck!