Community Fish for 10 GAL?

[AquaScapeT]

Our area has really high PH tap water, which would explain the PH.. but I think i need to lower it as these are the fish im considering:
(If you have any tips on what i shouldnt get please lmk but for now this was my concept)

-snails (already added)
-Kuhli loaches (leaning away from these guys but theyre really cool)
-ghost shrimp
-bronze corydoras
-Harlequin rasboras
-Rosy Tetras

Not sure if this would be too much bioload, and i havent double checked each fishes water conditions, just their peacefulness.
Any input greatly appreciated.

[This is just for planning, my tank hasnt been cycled yet]

 

[Andy Sager]

One of the things to consider is that many farm raised fish are raised in water NOT like where their wild counterparts come from so not all the information you get online is going to apply to you while it would apply if the fish was wild caught. You always want to ask your fish supplier if the fish you are getting are wild caught or farm raised and then match the water parameters that the supplier is keeping the fish in. How high is your tank's pH and tap water 's pH?
Kuhli loaches : neat looking fish that you probably will never see once you add them to the tank. They are very secretive, nocturnally active fish that like to hide in, around and even under the substrate.
Instead of the Harlequin rasboras, I'd go with the smaller lambchop rasboras. They are the same color pattern as the Harlequins but smaller so you can get a bigger school.
Instead of the Rosey Tetras, look into Neons, Green Neons, Glo-lites, Embers, Pencilfish and dwarf Hatchetfish. These are all smaller fish so better for a small tank like a 10 gal.

 

[AquaScapeT]

One of the things to consider is that many farm raised fish are raised in water NOT like where their wild counterparts come from so not all the information you get online is going to apply to you while it would apply if the fish was wild caught. You always want to ask your fish supplier if the fish you are getting are wild caught or farm raised and then match the water parameters that the supplier is keeping the fish in. How high is your tank's pH and tap water 's pH?
Kuhli loaches : neat looking fish that you probably will never see once you add them to the tank. They are very secretive, nocturnally active fish that like to hide in, around and even under the substrate.
Instead of the Harlequin rasboras, I'd go with the smaller lambchop rasboras. They are the same color pattern as the Harlequins but smaller so you can get a bigger school.
Instead of the Rosey Tetras, look into Neons, Green Neons, Glo-lites, Embers, Pencilfish and dwarf Hatchetfish. These are all smaller fish so better for a small tank like a 10 gal.

Sounds good, since im getting them from a local mom and pop pet shop PH shouldnt be too crazy.
Is it not possible to fit rosy tetras in a 10 gal? I love their bigger zebra fin look

 

[AquaScapeT]

Sounds good, since im getting them from a local mom and pop pet shop PH shouldnt be too crazy.
Is it not possible to fit rosy tetras in a 10 gal? I love their bigger zebra fin look

Sorry, i mean the PH shouldnt be very different from mine (is what the pet shop owner said)

 

[Andy Sager]

Sounds good, since im getting them from a local mom and pop pet shop PH shouldnt be too crazy.
Is it not possible to fit rosy tetras in a 10 gal? I love their bigger zebra fin look

Rosys can be fin nippers and get large enough that they can become bullies to the other smaller fish which is why they are not best in a 10 gal. They should be in schools of at least 6-8 or more so you really shrink the amount of other fish that can be added. PLUS, if you get too many males and not enough females, the males may fight amongst themselves and since the tank is so small, may do some heavy damage since the other fish won't have enough space to hide or get away from the #1. Just an FYI, most circular Tetra species are fin nippers so not good fish for smaller tanks.

 

[AquaScapeT]

Rosys can be fin nippers and get large enough that they can become bullies to the other smaller fish which is why they are not best in a 10 gal. They should be in schools of at least 6-8 or more so you really shrink the amount of other fish that can be added. PLUS, if you get too many males and not enough females, the males may fight amongst themselves and since the tank is so small, may do some heavy damage since the other fish won't have enough space to hide or get away from the #1. Just an FYI, most circular Tetra species are fin nippers so not good fish for smaller tanks.

What about Rummy-nose tetras?
They dont look circular and still fashion that black and white striping i fancy.

Or instead of tetra, maybe i could pair rasboras with male guppies?

Also, i shouldnt have a problem with a small school of bronze cory right? I could also see if i could order pygmy cory from the same petstore if that would be better.

Sorry for the crazy onslaught of questions

 

[Andy Sager]

What about Rummy-nose tetras?
They dont look circular and still fashion that black and white striping i fancy.

Or instead of tetra, maybe i could pair rasboras with male guppies?

Also, i shouldnt have a problem with a small school of bronze cory right? I could also see if i could order pygmy cory from the same petstore if that would be better.

Sorry for the crazy onslaught of questions

Rummys are non nippers and could work in your collection but they do much better in larger tanks and in larger schools. 10 gallon tanks severely limit your selection that can do well in that size. If you can get the smaller cory cats, all the better. Guppies and Rasboras can mix so there is your better option