my tank - stocking

[kathleen55]

heres whats in my 10g tank:
- 2 platys (i know they have a large bioload but i cant upgrade their tank right now)
- 2 ADFs
- 1 threadfin rainbow
- 2 mystery snails
im fully stocked right? could i get another snail?
thanks

 

[bruinsbro1997]

One more snail I think. That rainbow should be in school IMO, you sure you can't upgrade?

 

[Tpotter07]

Only 1 more snail.
But I totally get you not being able to upgrade. I'm In the same situation

 

[fort384]

Another snail or 2 would be fine. You could add another platy or another rainbow or 2. It would be better if the rainbow was in a small group. The tank is definitely on the small size for platy's, but they will be ok so long as you keep up with regular water changes.

 

[kathleen55]

Another snail or 2 would be fine. You could add another platy or another rainbow or 2. It would be better if the rainbow was in a small group. The tank is definitely on the small size for platy's, but they will be ok so long as you keep up with regular water changes.

could i add 1 snail and 1 rainbow? i couldnt have a whole school for the rainbow but 1 is better than nothing right? he was the last one at petco also and i havent seen them since, but i could try petsmart. which has a larger bioload? thanks for the help

 

[fort384]

The fish will have a much larger bioload. I would try to get 2 rainbows so you have 3 total. That would about max you out stocking wise.

 

[kathleen55]

One more snail I think. That rainbow should be in school IMO, you sure you can't upgrade?

yeah i cant upgrade. i most likely can in a month though.