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I really like my green neon tetras (Paracheirodon simulans). They are smaller than neon tetras -- less than an inch full grown. You can put quite a few in a tank, I've got 9. Neat color that looks green when you stand above them and electric blue from a more straight on view.

I've been growing java fern, anacharis, anubias, java moss, and pygmy chain sword in my 10 gallon for about 3 months. Oh, and a marimo moss ball. No co2, no fertilizers, and using whatever lights came standard with the tank. Nothing seems to be struggling as of now anyway and the anacharis is...

Probably better to have more than 1 (like 4-6) corys. Otos should be kept in groups too. I think there are 3 species of dwarf corydoras that could fit in a 12 gallon. C. pygmaeus, hastatus, and habrosus. Hopefully you got one of them and have the space to add a few more. Here's an article on...

Have no fear, we do weekly 25% water changes so we can water our house plants. Thanks to all for the input

AqAdvisor says 9 green neons = 59% stocking level 9 green neons and 5 dainty corys = 85% stocking level 9 green neons and 6 dainty corys = 89% stocking level ...I guess I'm just a little skeptical of these numbers since I don't understand how they were calculated or even what stocking level...

Is it possible to responsibly keep dainty corys (Corydoras habrosus) in a 10 gallon tank that already has 9 green neons (Paracheirodon simulans) and a bunch of little snails? For the corys, some sources have said minimum 4 but other have said minimum 6. But which is it 4 or 6? Would that make...