I've currently got a fish, which has just lost some fins like 10 minutes ago, cuz my lil bro (3 yrs) put his hand in the bowl!!! but he's ok now, cuz I see him swimming around happily once again. He was in shock for a few minutes. I think he'd be safe in a bigger place, like a 10 gall tank, where my bro won't be able to reach and bother the fish. Anyways, what is a compatible group for my fish for a 10 gallon tank?
2006-09-01 09:20:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
oops, i thought I included the fish i got. well, i've currently got a BETTA.
2006-09-01 10:17:14 · update #1
Six tetras of the smaller kind (like neons, cardinals, etc.) would look wonderful in that tank with your betta. Since you'd be keeping them in a fairly large school, you need not worry about the betta going after them (as much anyway). Also, you could add a couple of ghost shrimp as well (they're free on the bioload, so feel free to get five or six of them - be forewarned, though - they are jumpers, so you will need a tight-fitting lid). Keep in mind, you will need a heater, as well as an aerator and filter, to keep all of these fish healthy (don't listen to the idiot who told you it wasn't necessary - most tetras these days are not nearly as hardy as they used to be due to the mass inbreeding to keep up with demand). You should also provide plants (either real or fake) and some decorations for them to hide in when they feel it necessary.
You will need to cycle your tank first before you add any of your fish, or else you run the risk of losing fish due to the high amounts of ammonia and nitrites. Read the source link for more information about cycling.
Also, you will need test kits for pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate to monitor your water parameters (or you'll be making lots of trips to your local pet store to have them test the water for you). Your tank will be safe for fish when ammonia and nitrite are at 0ppm, and nitrates are at less than 40ppm (though less than 20ppm is ideal).
Good luck.
2006-09-01 10:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want other fish, it's going to be a community tank and you'll have to stay away from aggressive fish (pet store should be able to point them out). I find it really hard to keep small tanks like that clean and the filters running good, so maybe think about upgrading to at least a 25 gal. A cory catfish or algae eater will help clean algae and leftover food. Neon tetra's, mollies, guppies, and platy's are good beginner fish and should get along with the beta. Remember to put de-chlor in the tank each time you change the water and most tropical fish will need a heater according to the gallon size of the tank (the heater box should have a chart). I also believe it's 1inch of fish to every gallon, so once you put the gravel in, it might be 9 gallons left or something like that, the fish will also like live plants to play and hide in.
2006-09-01 10:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by gym_rat_laura 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't listen to ANYONE (even pet stores) who tells you Betta's cannot go with other fish. Mine is with 4 other fish currently. You could get glass catfish(there really cool). Possibly 2-3 swoardtails, or some tetras. Maybe a Chinese algae eater. Your fish will grow, and make shure you have 1 gallon of water per 1 inch of fish.
2006-09-01 09:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by bettachick6721 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT put all the fish directly into the 75 gallon. Leave the 75 gallon running with heater, pump and filter for at least a week then add fish slowly. If you fill the tank and chuck in all the fish, most likely a lot will die.
2016-03-27 03:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your little brother can still stick his hand in a 10 gallon aquarium or pull it over. Until you can control him. I would suggest no fish!. And your other fish might die from the shock of losing the fins and the mauling from your little brother. Good luck.
2006-09-01 11:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neon Tetras
2006-09-01 14:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of fish do you have now? I always like saving the 25 cent feeder goldfish from the petstore and let them grow. They get big and beautiful! =) Tetras are great, too. I also like to put a couple of snails in for algae control, and they're fun to watch.
2006-09-01 09:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Carpet Shark Luver 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try a couple of mollies (they won't require a heater) and are very tolerant of different water conditions. You should wait a couple of weeks before adding them though, the tank will need some time to cycle.
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2006-09-05 10:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tetras are fantastic starter fish, they are hardy and inexpensive. The pet stores will tell you to get a heater, but most species of tetras don't really need it. Danios are good and hardy as well.
2006-09-01 09:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by alysinvunderland 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Platys r the best freshwater fish. They r very colorful, can live in any range of water, and r pretty inexpensive
2006-09-01 10:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by drewsifer06 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋