So here's the basics. I am dealing with my first tank. It's a 10g kit from that large box store no one wants to mention. Currently it has the tank itself, a full hood, a Top Fin heater and the included HOB filter.
Inside is standard aquarium gravel (red and black mixed), a lava style rock with two smaller stones, a small camping tent decoration, 2 wisteria plants and one java moss plant.
The tank has been fishless cycled and currently has readings of 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and 0-5ppm nitrate. Ph runs about 7.4 from my tap. Using Seachem Prime as my conditioner.
After some initial fish disasters, I'm left with two zebra danios and 11 ghost shrimp. Although I understand the suggestion someone made to me to return the two danios, I'm not inclined to do so knowing I'll give them the best care I can for the moment. Tough decision but it's the one I'm sticking with now.
So now the question is what will join the stock I already have in there? I'm looking for some color splash if possible. I would prefer more of a smaller fish than just one or two larger ones. I don't want to overstock but I also need a little variety in there.
My preference is for a peaceful community tank in general.
Ideas on what to include? I know a 10g is limiting, but I should have some options right? Upgrading to a 20g is not an option for at least 6 months right now - my wife already thinks I'm nuts for starting this to begin with.
Inside is standard aquarium gravel (red and black mixed), a lava style rock with two smaller stones, a small camping tent decoration, 2 wisteria plants and one java moss plant.
The tank has been fishless cycled and currently has readings of 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and 0-5ppm nitrate. Ph runs about 7.4 from my tap. Using Seachem Prime as my conditioner.
After some initial fish disasters, I'm left with two zebra danios and 11 ghost shrimp. Although I understand the suggestion someone made to me to return the two danios, I'm not inclined to do so knowing I'll give them the best care I can for the moment. Tough decision but it's the one I'm sticking with now.
So now the question is what will join the stock I already have in there? I'm looking for some color splash if possible. I would prefer more of a smaller fish than just one or two larger ones. I don't want to overstock but I also need a little variety in there.
My preference is for a peaceful community tank in general.
Ideas on what to include? I know a 10g is limiting, but I should have some options right? Upgrading to a 20g is not an option for at least 6 months right now - my wife already thinks I'm nuts for starting this to begin with.