Stocking 8 gallon tank

[Hblume1999]

Quick question: would these fish do well in an 8 gallon tank?

1 neon blue dwarf gourami
4 silver tip tetra

I am open to any suggestions, as this will be my first tank.

 

[Hblume1999]

I am also wondering if golden white cloud minnows would work, too

 

[JCB1000]

silver tip tetras should be kept in schools of 6 or more but that would be pushing it if i were you i were you i would just go the dwarf gourami .... but with the right care you could keep just 4 and the gourami as long as your tank is fully cycled (takes about 6 weeks)

 

[Khuligirl93]

I would say those fish need a bigger tank. Try looking at nano fish. Here's my running list of ones I come across that I think are attractive.

 

[Hblume1999]

Thanks for the advice khuligurl93. How many white/gold cloud minnows would be suitable in an 8 gallon? Also, what is a good centerpiece fish that would do well with the minnows in the 8 gallon?

 

[Hblume1999]

As I said, this is my first experience with aquariums. How do I cycle the tank?

 

[JCB1000]

As I said, this is my first experience with aquariums. How do I cycle the tank?

This is a great website for cycling info How to Cycle a Fish Tank

 

[Hblume1999]

This is a great website for cycling info How to Cycle a Fish Tank

Thanks! I will definitely use this site as a guide for cycling my tanks in the future.

 

[Khuligirl93]

Not quite sure as I've never owned them myself, but I know they like groups so perhaps about 6? As for a centerpiece fish I think a beta is the best option. An 8 gal is too small for types of fish more commonly used for centerpieces.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/tips-and-tricks-for-your-fastest-fishless-cycle/
Here's another helpful article on cycling

 

[Hblume1999]

Not quite sure as I've never owned them myself, but I know they like groups so perhaps about 6? As for a centerpiece fish I think a beta is the best option. An 8 gal is too small for types of fish more commonly used for centerpieces.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/tips-and-tricks-for-your-fastest-fishless-cycle/
Here's another helpful article on cycling

How would bettas interact with the golden white clouds? And would 4 be a good amount of golden white clouds?

 

[Khuligirl93]

Well unless you just happen to get an extremely aggressive beta I think they'd be fine together. The minnows don't have big showy fins so it shouldn't set the beta off.

 

[Hblume1999]

Well unless you just happen to get an extremely aggressive beta I think they'd be fine together. The minnows don't have big showy fins so it shouldn't set the beta off.

Ok thanks!

 

[severum mama]

I would not keep white clouds (Tanichthys albonubes) with a betta, as white clouds can be somewhat nippy once they get some size on them. They're also very active swimmers and may stress the betta; plus, being so active, IMO they just really need more space.

If you are able to find sparkle eye white clouds (Tanichthys micagemmae), those would be fine. They stay a good bit smaller than T albonubes, but are just as nice looking. They're also a bit calmer IME.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I agree with severum mama, plus white our mountain minnows are a coldwater species
I would put in 8 white clouds and maybe 2 apple snails

 

[severum mama]

I really don't think T. albonubes should be kept in an 8 gallon tank due to their max size and activity level. That's why I recommended T. micagemmae.

 

[Hblume1999]

I really don't think T. albonubes should be kept in an 8 gallon tank due to their max size and activity level. That's why I recommended T. micagemmae.

What other fish would be good for the 8 gallon?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I would just make a shrimp tank and some snails ad maybe add a betta

 

[severum mama]

Ember tetras would be nice. Microrasboras do well in small tanks also, but can be harder to find. For "centerpiece fish", you can keep a pair of sparkling gourami.

 

[Hblume1999]

I am in a bit of a dilemma.

Which fish, sold at major retailers like petco, would be suitable for the 8 gallon? I found a website that has sparkling gourami but shipping is an arm and a leg, and is way higher than my budget.

 

[Hblume1999]

Hopefully there are a few options other than the betta, and shrimp which I already know about, and might consider.