Saltwater & Reef

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 07:05 PM

Hello aquarists!
I'm Helene, an aquarium newbie!
I just bought my first aquarium, a little 10 gallon.
I have no clue what I'm doing so I'll be asking lots of questions!!
Thanks in advance.

cgthebeast · 07-09-2013, 07:09 PM

Welcome to AA. Ask away on your questions

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 07:23 PM

Thanks!

cgthebeast · 07-09-2013, 07:32 PM

Do you have your tank stocked?

Galligak · 07-09-2013, 07:39 PM

Welcome! Head on over to the Freshwater section, there is loads of information over in that section. Good luck!

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 08:18 PM

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Do you have your tank stocked?

I just have a couple plants in it so far. Three marimo balls, an onion, and a sickly looking melon sword.

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaKai

Welcome! Head on over to the Freshwater section, there is loads of information over in that section. Good luck!

Thank you!

cgthebeast · 07-09-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Salukie

I just have a couple plants in it so far. Three marimo balls, an onion, and a sickly looking melon sword.

Try root tabs. Might help. Got any ideas for fish

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cgthebeast

Try root tabs. Might help. Got any ideas for fish

I wanted to put some aquarium plant nutritive substrate in my gravel when I put this thing together but the girl at the pet store looked at me like I had three eyes when I asked for some. I got them to order me some fertilizer but I have no idea what kind it's gonna be.

I wanted the API master test kit but they didn't have that either.

I might have to start ordering stuff online.

As for fish, I want them all!!!!! Lol. I realize my ten gallon is tiny, though. I was thinking about maybe some corydoras, small tetras... Neon? And a betta trio. I'd like some shrimp too... They're so cute.

cgthebeast · 07-09-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Salukie

I wanted to put some aquarium plant nutritive substrate in my gravel when I put this thing together but the girl at the pet store looked at me like I had three eyes when I asked for some. I got them to order me some fertilizer but I have no idea what kind it's gonna be.

I wanted the API master test kit but they didn't have that either.

I might have to start ordering stuff online.

As for fish, I want them all!!!!! Lol. I realize my ten gallon is tiny, though. I was thinking about maybe some corydoras, small tetras... Neon? And a betta trio. I'd like some shrimp too... They're so cute.

You could do a school of 5 neons and a DG. Then have your shrimp as bottom feeders. Beta need to be in a school of 6 or more to lint aggression

Salukie · 07-09-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cgthebeast

You could do a school of 5 neons and a DG. Then have your shrimp as bottom feeders. Beta need to be in a school of 6 or more to lint aggression

I'm not up on all the lingo... What's a "DG"?
Is there space in a 10 gallon for six bettas? One male, five females?
How many shrimp do people normally get? I was thinking the cherry ones.

cgthebeast · 07-09-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Salukie

I'm not up on all the lingo... What's a "DG"?
Is there space in a 10 gallon for six bettas? One male, five females?
How many shrimp do people normally get? I was thinking the cherry ones.

No males, bad, bad idea. All females and I don't think you can do it. I think the minimums is 30. A DG is a dwarf Groumai

Salukie · 07-10-2013, 12:03 AM

I can't have a male betta with any other fish?
I'm assuming that 30 is the minimum for the shrimp and not the bettas. Lol.

cgthebeast · 07-10-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Salukie

I can't have a male betta with any other fish?
I'm assuming that 30 is the minimum for the shrimp and not the bettas. Lol.

Nah, a 30 is the bare minimum for a sorority. Males are highly aggressive( it's a hit and miss on most). 1 male in a 10 gallon tank. Shrimp can be in something as small as a .5 gallon