Stocking fish

[Gboy66]

Any larger fish that arent aggressive i can stock in my 10 gal..?

 

[Fishkeeper26]

What do you have in there now?

 

[Gboy66]

Small angelfish. People keep telling me i need a huge tank but i dont think i do yet. He wont grow much more

 

[Fishkeeper26]

He would grow more if you provided a larger tank, with that I wouldn't add anything else until you get him a bigger tank.

 

[Gboy66]

Not even panda corys..?

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Panda Corys get to big anyways, they need at least 20g

 

[Gboy66]

Arent there smaller corys? Lik dwarfs right?

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Yes, but you shouldn't get any until that angel has a bigger tank or is rehomed

 

[Tigroscr]

In my opinion I think it would be ok for you to get a couple of dwarf Corey cats since they're bottom dwellers but you should get a bigger tank for your Angel sometime in the near future if you can.

 

[Tigroscr]

Btw I have a betta in a 10 gallon with two albino Corey cats that are only about 2 inches and shouldn't get over 3, but your Angel will grow more than my betta, he's about 1 year old and hasn't grown a whole lot

 

[Tigroscr]

Also forgot to mention my coreys do a wonderful job of keeping bottom of tank and gravel spotless, hope this helps

 

[Gboy66]

Thanks! I might just get a few corys

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Before you add ANYTHING to that tank, REHOME that angel. Yes it is small and cute now, but when it gets bigger it will need a big home. If you want to keep other fish with it I would HIGHLY suggest a 28 gallon minimum or larger. This fish gets almost a foot tall and six inches in length, which is really cramped in ten gallons.

To give you an idea of what it will look like in a year or two, here is a pic when compared to tetras like neons and bleeding hearts:

 

[Galligak]

Bruinsbro, the angel has been in there for a long time, sadly. I mentioned the cories because it seems as if there is no hope for just one angel in there. He says that he's getting a 30 gallon by december so I thought that this would be the best option... Thought I'd just clear that up so I don't get beat up for this.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

The angel has been in there for a long time??? Like how long....

It's not your fault AquaKai. Everyone makes mistakes.

 

[Galligak]

Here are some quotes from the other thread: Are you sure? Bec i dont think hes average. He lived with his former owner for almost a year with scissor tails and even neons and rummynoses! I dont want to believe you but i bet your right!! Hahah

And: Ok and if i had a angel fish and dwarf how many cory should i get? And wont the angel fish grow according to the space it has? I get the angel fish from a friend who had to give away all of his fish and he had a 10 gallon. I think its as big as it will get but im not sure. Couldnt endlers be eaten by an angel?

Here's the link: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f17/new-10-gallon-what-fish-should-i-choose-164936.html

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Even if the angel has been in there for a while, it still needs to be rehomed.

 

[Gboy66]

It will be by december. Its so small now that its growth wont be stunted in a matter of 4 months. Jeez

 

[jetajockey]

If it's over a year old it's probably already stunted.

Stocking plans are generally made with the long-term in mind, that's why no one is really giving many suggestions. When you've got a fish that is incompatible with it's current tank then it is hard for people to suggest adding anything else until the situation is resolved.

 

[Gboy66]

Hasent been over a year but i understand