Restocking 10 Gallon..

[youngfishkeeper]

Hello,

So I am wondering what you would stock in a 10 Gallon moderately planted tank. Right now I have 3 African Cichlids but I am trying to sell/get rid of them. It has a sand substrate btw...

Thanks

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Are the 3 cichlids in the 10 because if so you can't add anything until they're not. Also I assume you know they can't be in a ten, even as juvies.

Past that 10 gallons limits your options. I would suggest some (8-10) fancy guppies. Maybe a beta or possibly some smaller tetras. Shrimp can live in smaller tanks. Depends on what your after.

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[serena00]

I agree with guppies. Very beautiful cheap little fish. They are big breeders tho so be careful!


36g semi-aggressive
20g community
5.5g betta/ghost shrimp
3g betta
2g fry

 

[keegster803]

You could do shelldwellers


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[youngfishkeeper]

Are the 3 cichlids in the 10 because if so you can't add anything until they're not. Also I assume you know they can't be in a ten, even as juvies.

Past that 10 gallons limits your options. I would suggest some (8-10) fancy guppies. Maybe a beta or possibly some smaller tetras. Shrimp can live in smaller tanks. Depends on what your after.

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Yes, the 3 Cichlids are all in the 10
Gallon right now, minimum aggression though.

 

[jefferzbooboo]

6 celestial pearl danios, 2 scarlet badies, cherry shrimp, zebra nerites, and your choice of color on ramshorn snails.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Aren't most danios suggested for 20+ gallons due to being active swimmers? I think you could keep them in a 10, but may not see fully natural tank behavior. They are pretty schooling in a 20 long.

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[keegster803]

Celestial pearl danios are micro fish, they are only bout an inch long. That's why you can do a school in a 10 gallon


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[TMRC Exotics]

Ah, definitely a no no while the cichlids are around

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[keegster803]

If you still want cichlids, you could do some shelldwellers


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[TMRC Exotics]

those african cichlids can't stay in there. They outgrow a 10 in a month when fed and growing properly.

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[youngfishkeeper]

Alright

 

[TheresaM]

Lots of options as an empty tank without the Africans....

 

[youngfishkeeper]

What would you say are the best

 

[Finntastic]

I would suggest some black neons and a betta.

 

[Pseudomugil]

A couple of dwarf/pea pufferfish are really cute.

 

[mwojciak91]

I have a dwarf gourami and 5 pygmy corys in my 10 gallon (plan on adding a 1-2 more corys soon as well)

 

[absolutangel04]

If you have a good fish store or are able to order online, there are a ton of nano fish options that are great like the celestial pearl danios mentioned as well as things like ember tetras, Norman's lampeye kills, and chili rasboras.
If you do not have those options and are limited to common pet store stock, your choices revolve around a few guppies, or a few platies, or a betta and some neons, or a dwarf gourami or honey gourami with some neons. Shelldwellers are another great idea.
But, first thing is first and make sure you rehome the fish you have. See if you can take them back to the store you got them at or to anyplace that takes in fish. You will not likely get your money back or get any sort of store credit, but even chain stores will take in fish they can house.

 

[Coursair]

Betta in a 10g

CPDs in a different 10g

With dwarf Cories. C habrosus and C pygmaeus.


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[youngfishkeeper]

Thanks guys.. I'll start looking online for nano fish.