Overstocked 10 Gallon?

[esl97]

Hi, I have a ten gallon tank that currently houses 5 neon tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 1 dalmation molly, and 1 sunburst platy. I wasn't planning on getting this many fish, but i was forced to increase the school size for the neons. I know the serpaes are known to be aggressive, but i have had no problem with mine. Just wondering if I am overstocked? I do a 20-30% change weekly. If needed, i can move the neons to a separate aquarium, or give some to my sister. Thanks!

 

[Scouser]

Hi, I have a ten gallon tank that currently houses 5 neon tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 1 dalmation molly, and 1 sunburst platy. I wasn't planning on getting this many fish, but i was forced to increase the school size for the neons. I know the serpaes are known to be aggressive, but i have had no problem with mine. Just wondering if I am overstocked? I do a 20-30% change weekly. If needed, i can move the neons to a separate aquarium, or give some to my sister. Thanks!

I would say so yes!

The neons need more swimming room than a 10gal can provide IMO.

Same for the serpea.

 

[ocminpin]

Mollies are generally required a minimum of 20g... They are active and need swimming space. They also get up to 4"...

 

[Mumma.of.two]

You are a bit. I would say move the molly and the serpaes because they don't belong in a small tank. IMO neons are fine in a 10g.

 

[TheFishBoss97]

i'd say get remove/rehome the serpaes, remove the neons, neons are waaaaayyyy too active for a 10G, maybe as a QT they will be fine, but not permanently, rehome the molly, and you can leave the platy.........

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

You are a bit. I would say move the molly and the serpaes because they don't belong in a small tank. IMO neons are fine in a 10g.

I second this. Neons are perfectly fine in a 10, they have lots of swimming room relative to their size

 

[esl97]

what if I left the neons and platy and moved the serpaes and molly?

 

[ocminpin]

what if I left the neons and platy and moved the serpaes and molly?

Sounds good

 

[rreekers]

Sounds good

agree... that sounds like a good plan

 

[josh7]

Sounds good and I would add like 10 ghost shrimp for a cleanup crew.