What else can I add?

[Katto]

I have a 10 gallon tank with 1 dwarf gourami, 2 otocinclus catfish, and 6 amano shrimp, and I was wondering if I could get away with adding anything else.

Any suggestions if I can?

 

[Rosenweiss]

Sure. =] You can add another oto (they like groups of 3--that is, if you have enough algae to support them), and a school of tiny fish such as rasbora briggatae.

 

[Katto]

I originally had 5 otos, but 3 of them died shortly after getting them. I had a hard time finding them, but if I can manage to find some more, I'll definitely get another. I know they like small groups.

 

[Rosenweiss]

I originally had 5 otos, but 3 of them died shortly after getting them. I had a hard time finding them, but if I can manage to find some more, I'll definitely get another. I know they like small groups.

Okay. =] But yeah there are lots of schooling fish suitable for a 10g as long as they don't exceed about 1" or 1.5" full adult size.

 

[Katto]

Nice! How many should I get for a school? Would 6 be okay?

 

[Rosenweiss]

6 would be great. =] Some need more swimming room than others, though. What kinds interest you?

 

[Katto]

I'm not sure yet. Still looking.
Celestial Pearl Danios look really nice! I'm not sure if my stores have them or not, though. I only have 2 pet stores in my area, so I'm kind of limited to what I can get.

 

[Rosenweiss]

I'm actually not sure about celestials for a 10g... if I were you, I'd PM severummama and ask if those work in a 10g.

 

[Katto]

Live Aquaria's page for them say that 10g is okay for a minimum tank size. Is their info trustworthy? I was looking at their fish for ideas.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Sometimes it is trustworthy, but other times it'll give an estimate that's either too conservative or too liberal.

Usually for danios, most people recommend at least a 15 or 20 long due to their high activity levels.

 

[Katto]

What are a few that you would recommend that are pretty common?

 

[Rosenweiss]

I think harlequin rasboras, neon tetras, cardinal tetras, mosquito rasboras...

 

[Katto]

I do like neons and cardinals, but I thought they got bigger than 1.5 in.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Hm, you could be right. Actually I didn't think neons did, but they might. Cardinals are bigger, you're right. I think neons would be okay though.

 

[Rosenweiss]

This site has a couple of good suggestions for what kinds of fish you can get.

Ten Gallon fish Tank Stocking Suggestions

 

[carey]

I gotta get another opinion...LOL How many glofish if any could go into a 10g tank? i also want a schooling fish but only have a 10g available

 

[carey]

This site has a couple of good suggestions for what kinds of fish you can get.

Ten Gallon fish Tank Stocking Suggestions

I'm viewing that site now and it was a great link. Thanks

 

[Rosenweiss]

I'm viewing that site now and it was a great link. Thanks

No problem. =] Personally I would be comfortable with 6 glofish in a 10g but I know a lot of people don't like to put danios in one.

 

[carey]

No problem. =] Personally I would be comfortable with 6 glofish in a 10g but I know a lot of people don't like to put danios in one.

Thats why i asked. In a thread I had I got the no go on the glo fish in a 10g. i don't wanna be mean to the fish but I can handle my tanks so i think I can keep it full. Just not sure about the swimming room.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Yeah, anyone that says no danios in a 10g says it because of swimming room, not because of bioload or anything.

It depends on the aggression level, too.