What do you think of my ten gallon?

[Lance M.]

I just wanted people to look at my ten gallon tank and see if they think there are any problems with it.....

 

[Frank_the_Tank]

While I'm a newb, that seems like ALOT of bioload for the tank.

 

[lyquidphyre]

I don't like the poll options

there should be one that says "Your tank seems overstocked and ur schooling fish should have more buddys"

Because it *can* be done.. it just *shouldn't* be done
*nod*

 

[sea95lion]

Um...this is a joke, right? You don't really have that many fish in a 10 gal tank do you?!?

 

[tetrin]

if u have enough plants and filtration...and keep up with the water changes, things can be kept in check...
only thing to fear is that a small tank and a large population is a breeding ground for stress-related diseases...
u could give the bigger fishes away...the sae, the pleco and the cats...and it'll be a better place to live... ...

 

[smallfry]

I would move everyone out of that tank except:
2-3 of each snail variety
5 Cory cats
2 ghost shrimp
3 white cloud minnows (add 2 or 3 more to make a nice school)

With the "left over" fish you could have 1 or 2 other complete community set ups of 30g + each!!! 8O

 

[Bearfan]

I agree, insanely overstocked.

 

[smallfry]

* Some of those fish have very different temp./water preferences...and some of them will eventually grow too big for even a 30g.

The question is not whether they can be physically crammed into a 10g tank, but rather, what is the healthiest, happiest "home" I can make for these animals? (aside from their natural habitat, of course)

Sorry if I seem harsh.....just trying to encourage responsible and considerate fish keeping.

 

[lmw80]

* Some of those fish have very different temp./water preferences...and some of them will eventually grow too big for even a 30g.

The question is not whether they can be physically crammed into a 10g tank, but rather, what is the healthiest, happiest "home" I can make for these animals? (aside from their natural habitat, of course)

Sorry if I seem harsh.....just trying to encourage responsible and considerate fish keeping.

Agreed and well stated!

 

[Billsgate]

Sorry, i had to go with number two on the poll options. You are way overstocked, so buy yourself a bigger tank or return 2/3 of your fish.

 

[kukerdan]

that tank could work for a while...... my 10 gallon is overstocked: but every fish has its niche, i have top school, middle school, and the bottom feeder / independant fish:

My only concern is your dojo loach,, as i have 5 , but they are all in my 90 gallon, and they are monsterous pigs of loaches, they are all around 4 - 6 inches, so he NEEEDs a new home, becaause they commonly reach 10 inches, and can get to 19

 

[kukerdan]

and if you like fish that much, just look for a used 20 gallon long, alot of your fish will be happier, and it wont be so overstocked then

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

My concern is in the stocking aswell, You have about 400% load on that tank, even if you have 400% filtration, the water will be unstable.

Best return some fish, or get a bigger tank as stated above in all posts.

 

[prettyvacant]

Um...this is a joke, right? You don't really have that many fish in a 10 gal tank do you?!?

agree

 

[afilter]

Did you mean 100 gal Tank? Way overstocked for a 10 gal.

 

[Fluff]

Ticking time bomb. Although it may be working now, it's not gonna work long term.

 

[benji-star]

i am only concerned that your tank will crash and your fish are going to suffer in the end

do you have plans for a bigger tank is that the reason for all of the fish?
good luck

 

[TankGirl]

Lance, you knew you were going to get us riled up when you posted! :?

 

[Lance M.]

Lol. I was bored when I posted this. Update-

added-
2- White clouds
1- vampire shrimp

The dojo is 6.5 inches long
SAE = 5
Farlowella = 5
Spotted raphael= 5.5 (adult)
Striped raphael= 3 (gets 8 inches)

Took out my amazon sword and added anubias, cypts.- willisi and wendtii bronze var.

 

[kukerdan]

you have a 6.5" dojo in that tank, pardon me, but thats purly stupid