Which fish to put in first...!

[Claretmaz]

I have 2 neons left in my 10gallon tank from a ammonia strike. I have now settled the tank and all levels are as they should be..

Which fish am i best to start adding and how many...!! What order shall i put them in.

My little boy wants something colourfull. Im new to this so would love some help...??

Thanks

 

[Samzter]

Hi, what are you exact levels and what are you testing them with?

 

[Claretmaz]

Hi, what are you exact levels and what are you testing them with?

I am at 0 now. And have been for te last few days. I want to make sure i add the right fish at the right times.

 

[Samzter]

If all are at 0 it means your not cycled. Ideally you want 0ammonia 0nirite 5nitrate.

You could try killifish. They're really colourful! I'm sure your son would love them

 

[Claretmaz]

You could try killifish. They're really colourful! I'm sure your son would love them

My nitrates are above 0 ahh are they easy to get hold of.

 

[Bearchumjs]

3 more neons to have a little school. Killifish are pretty. So are celestial pearl danios.

 

[absolutangel04]

I agree about getting a few more neons for a school. They look cooler when there are more of them anyways. For a colorful fish, what about a couple of platies or male guppies?

 

[Claretmaz]

would you put the neons in then leave it before adding the other groups of fish. I dont want to over do it. Will they all live together ok. Thanks

 

[Bearchumjs]

would you put the neons in then leave it before adding the other groups of fish. I dont want to over do it. Will they all live together ok. Thanks

Add a few neons, keep an eye on your water parameters. If everything is 0 (except nitrates of course) then add a couple more. I'd do no more than 3 at a time.

 

[Bearchumjs]

And yes- neons and platy's can live together. Celestial pearl danios would probably be fine too. They like hiding places. They are shy. I have neon tetras, platies, leopard danios all in the same tank. They are very friendly together. (I have a 55 gal so I can have more fish).