AshHeart101
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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Hello!
I'm a new fish owner and have a few questions about a 10 gallon tank I'm setting up.
Just recently, my friend got me into fish and I bought the 10 gallon after an accidental purchase via Aquabid; the end result was that in about a week or two, I'm going to be the owner of 3 German Blue Rams. I'm having the tank cycle with my filter, a heater is arriving soon, I have some java moss floating about with sand, two pieces of driftwood (they came soaked, so I don't know if they're much benefit) and I'm getting some anubias and java fern. I'm using spring water for the tank because my tap is terrible and I'm not taking any chances with it (and I know German Blues like more acidic water). Being new, I'm trying not to be too hopeful with the life expectancy of my German Blues, because I know as a new owner I'm bound to make mistakes or not know some things that I should've. My friend and I are trying to get as much research as we can and I'll be honest--I want to get my money's worth from the tank. I wouldn't want to put any fish in danger, however, so I'm trying to find some fish that would be well with my German Blues. I've read that guppies and tetras are potential tank mates, but I don't want to overcrowd my tank and stress my fish.
So here's my question: would it be too crowded to include tetras AND guppies with my German Blues? If so, would just one kind be acceptable? Which do you suggest? Particularly, I'm hoping to add cobra guppies and x-ray tetras. I'm aware that too much too soon would probably kill my fish, so I'm being mindful that slower is better, so everyone can adapt and be happy.
As a side note, would loaches be something of contemplation (with or without guppies, tetras, or both)?
I appreciate the help!
Ash
I'm a new fish owner and have a few questions about a 10 gallon tank I'm setting up.
Just recently, my friend got me into fish and I bought the 10 gallon after an accidental purchase via Aquabid; the end result was that in about a week or two, I'm going to be the owner of 3 German Blue Rams. I'm having the tank cycle with my filter, a heater is arriving soon, I have some java moss floating about with sand, two pieces of driftwood (they came soaked, so I don't know if they're much benefit) and I'm getting some anubias and java fern. I'm using spring water for the tank because my tap is terrible and I'm not taking any chances with it (and I know German Blues like more acidic water). Being new, I'm trying not to be too hopeful with the life expectancy of my German Blues, because I know as a new owner I'm bound to make mistakes or not know some things that I should've. My friend and I are trying to get as much research as we can and I'll be honest--I want to get my money's worth from the tank. I wouldn't want to put any fish in danger, however, so I'm trying to find some fish that would be well with my German Blues. I've read that guppies and tetras are potential tank mates, but I don't want to overcrowd my tank and stress my fish.
So here's my question: would it be too crowded to include tetras AND guppies with my German Blues? If so, would just one kind be acceptable? Which do you suggest? Particularly, I'm hoping to add cobra guppies and x-ray tetras. I'm aware that too much too soon would probably kill my fish, so I'm being mindful that slower is better, so everyone can adapt and be happy.
As a side note, would loaches be something of contemplation (with or without guppies, tetras, or both)?
I appreciate the help!
Ash