6 gal or 10 gal?????

[Rudy_627]

should i get a 6 gal for 50 dollars or a 10 gal for 100 dollars with a protien skimmer filter and ect.? cause im starting out with FW and FO tank cause i dont have 700$ to spend on a 125 gallon fish tank cause im only 14 what should i do?

 

[grimlock3000]

Protein skimmers only work in saltwater tanks. Get a 10, read up on the nitrogen cycle, and thinking of what fish you want in the tank.

I would say no to the 125 because if you screw up, it can be a huge mistake. Might as well get going on something small and managable. Research is the key here, a 10g tank can hold a wide variety of fish, but you need to be very careful not to stick too many fish in the tank.

 

[Rudy_627]

i already have an idea tell me if you think these fish are good

Guppys
1 Beta
Glass Cats
maybe some more fish later

 

[grimlock3000]

A Betta and a school of Cories is nice in a 10g tank, just do not expect to put much more in there.

 

[Rudy_627]

what about Glass Cats?

 

[Rudy_627]

and how many are a School of Cories

 

[Fluff]

I think you can fit more than a betta and a few cories in a 10gal tank. You may have a problem mixing a betta with male guppies though due to the guppies flashy fins. If you want guppies, I would just add them and a few cories. If your set on a betta, maybe a betta, four or five schooling tetras like the gold tetras and a few cories for the bottom would work. My daughter has a ten gallon tank that is doing very well and she has, a male betta, three gold tetras, three cherry barbs, three cories an otto cat and a hillstream loach. This has been a good mix.

 

[grimlock3000]

6 Cories and a Betta would work. You would not stick all the fish in the tank at once to get started. Search for "fishless cycling" for information on how to get a tank fish ready. I would not do Glass Cats in addition to the Cories and Betta.

 

[Fluff]

The glass cat can reach 4" and should be kept in groups. They would get to big for your tank in my opinion. A good number for cories is 3+. Good luck with your tank.

 

[grimlock3000]

With Cories, the more the better. They like to spend time together and act more lively if they are in bigger groups.

 

[Rudy_627]

thanks for your help im gonna go look at that 10 gallon mix i just saw so ill brb in a few min

 

[Rudy_627]

ok i saw the fish that you told me about and i looked at a 10 gallon tank and i dont have 130$

 

[Fluff]

That's really expensive for a ten gallon tank. Our Walmart sells ten gallon setups for $40. May not be the best equipment but, I've never had a problem with their tank setups. If the 6 gallon is more affordable for you, then I would just get maybe 3 cory cats and the betta or maybe a trio of guppies with the cory cats. You might want to look into the pygmy cories also to save space. Good luck.

 

[Rudy_627]

i want the 10 gal cause i want more fish

 

[grimlock3000]

$130 is way too much for a 10g tank. Go to Wal Mart, they should sell two 10g setups with filters, heaters, hoods, and some weater conditioner. One has a flourescent light and submersible heater, the other has screw in bulbs and a super crappy heater. Get the one with the flourecent light and submersible heater, it will be under $50. The equipment is not the best stuff around, but it will get you started cheap. A stand will be about $25 if you need it, gravel and plants will cost a bit as well... Obviously the fish cost money too, and get a few different kinds of food.

 

[Menagerie]

[center:9106aa665f] Welcome to AA, Rudy_627!! [/center:9106aa665f]

You could put together a great 20 gal tank for under $100. Start looking around! Find a bargain finder/penny saver type publication and look for a tank. 10 gals are easy to over stock and due to the small volume of water, water parameters can get out of hand easily.
A few months ago, I bought a 25 gal tank with Ebo Jager heater and Aqua Clear filter for $100 CAD. Do not rush into this purchase. If you look around, you will find a great deal!

 

[Rudy_627]

well im desperate for a fish tank im tring to find a very very CHEAP or REASONABE price im looking for a 50 gal at max under 100$ if i can but i called my LWM and they have a 10 gal tank for 10$ i was like HOLY CRAP so i dont think i can get any more reasoable than that but if i can i would like a bigger tank if you all could help me id appreciate it if you can find someone with a cheap fish aquarium with 10-50 gallon max tank in Tulsa, OK

 

[Fluff]

Menagerie has a point. You could check your local classifieds to find deals. The $10 tank is just that. A tank. To buy the whole setup it will cost you about $30+. They also sell 55gal setups for around $139.

 

[Menagerie]

10 and 15 gal tanks are often sold at $1/gallon, but that does not get you a lid, lights, heater, filter, substrate or decor. You need to price out tops--they are pretty pricey.

 

[Menagerie]

Did a quick search on eBay--a cheap top with lights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46314&item=4353158976&rd=1
Here's a stand:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20755&item=4352779914&rd=1
If you felt like driving to TX:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20755&item=4352475854&rd=1


Anyway, you get the idea. Keep your eyes open and you will find a deal.