Filling a 10g tank

[FishieKeeper429]

I recently had two mollies die (other threads have more panic, questions and info about their passing). Which wasn't surprising because I thought they would be fine jammed into a 10g with three tetras and a baby Betta. I was really stupid when I bought them and the fish store indulged in my unknowingness. I simply bought them because they were pretty. Now I have a baby female Betta and three albino pristella tetras. I thinking in their absence I could get 3 rasbora danios. Is this a good idea or should I just leave my 10g alone and not buy anymore fish? I don't want to crowd my fish again so any and all advice is needed. Thanks!

 

[cgthebeast]

Add more tetras then don't add anything else

 

[Maxw47]

Yeah bump up the tetras numbers a bit and that's it.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Definitely leave it alone! Your tank is not cycled. You have had multiple threads over the last few days saying you are having spikes. When the tank is completely stable for at least 2 weeks then look into adding 3 more of the same tetra you already have. The tank is then fully stocked.

 

[Maxw47]

Oh I didn't know it wasn't cycled... Don't add fish!

 

[cgthebeast]

Oh I didn't know it wasn't cycled... Don't add fish!

Same here no fish for 2-3 weeks

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Definitely leave it alone! Your tank is not cycled. You have had multiple threads over the last few days saying you are having spikes. When the tank is completely stable for at least 2 weeks then look into adding 3 more of the same tetra you already have. The tank is then fully stocked.

I know I was going to wait until the end of July to add any.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I know I was going to wait until the end of July to add any.

Fantastic!

 

[Maxw47]

So yeah in that case wait till its fully cycled. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and some nitrate. Once you've achieved that, go ahead and add a few tetras.

 

[cgthebeast]

I know I was going to wait until the end of July to add any.

Great, fish health is number 1

 

[Mumma.of.two]

So yeah in that case wait till its fully cycled. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and some nitrate. Once you've achieved that, go ahead and add a few tetras.

+1 this isn't just for one or two days either. This is every day for at least 2 weeks.

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Great, fish health is number 1

I agree. I used to use the greedy route of fish care and only want the prettiest, showyish fish, no matter how bad they were from the tank. No matter how cramped they get. I lost two fish going that way. Now I know: fish health is number 1. Your wants are number 2.

 

[FishieKeeper429]

+1 this isn't just for one or two days either. This is every day for at least 2 weeks.

Heard, understood, acknowledged and will do. thanks for all the help!!!

 

[cgthebeast]

I agree. I used to use the greedy route of fish care and only want the prettiest, showyish fish, no matter how bad they were from the tank. No matter how cramped they get. I lost two fish going that way. Now I know: fish health is number 1. Your wants are number 2.

Many people had made that mistake, I was saved by a pet smart employ that actually knew their stuff. Now my tanks are happy and healthy

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Many people had made that mistake, I was saved by a pet smart employ that actually knew their stuff. Now my tanks are happy and healthy

That's really good! sadly, I'm still cleaning up the after affect. Having only learned my wrong in the past two days.

 

[cgthebeast]

That's really good! sadly, I'm still cleaning up the after affect. Having only learned my wrong in the past two days.

You live and learn. Do research and your fish won't suffer in the future

 

[FishieKeeper429]

You live and learn. Do research and your fish won't suffer in the future

I have been doing my research. Anything slightly out of the ordinary, I ask about here. I don't dare ask my LFS because they told me two mollies would be good in a 10g with four other fish. And suggested a pleco. -_______-

 

[cgthebeast]

I have been doing my research. Anything slightly out of the ordinary, I ask about here. I don't dare ask my LFS because they told me two mollies would be good in a 10g with four other fish. And suggested a pleco. -_______-

Lol the fish store failed. Otos are the way to go for algae my pleco eats fish flakes and doesn't the stuff.

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Lol the fish store failed. Otos are the way to go for algae my pleco eats fish flakes and doesn't the stuff.

Wow, that sucks. I might get a pleco when I get a new 125g next year though. Only because I find them cute

 

[cgthebeast]

Wow, that sucks. I might get a pleco when I get a new 125g next year though. Only because I find them cute

Haha, wow why not, just make sure 2 cycle