2006-12-06 23:47:55 · 7 answers · asked by numbah1 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
For fish that size, a 10 gallon aquarium is fine. However, if you intend on getting more (which is what usually happens) you would want to upgrade to a 20 gallon. I would suggest starting with the 20 gallon anyway, maintance is the same and the cost is not much more. The more room, the better !
2006-12-07 00:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by karen_michele_1122 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
a minimum of 25 gallons (long).
Since I see you're so interested in fish, I suggest joining www.aquahobby.com
It is a great place for fish keeping beginners and they will help you understand how many fish you can stock and put together, etc.
I will point out that 10 gallons is not sufficient because of the fact that these fish are speedy, and need room to swim. 6 neon tetras in a 10g would be fine, but not 12 mixed tetras. They simply need more space.
2006-12-06 23:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
10 gallons is just barely enough. That 1 inch per gallon rule can sort of be applied to tetras (nothing else, though) and at 1.5" per tetra, that is 18" of fish you have. I think you could get away with it if you made sure to do weekly water changes of 30-40% without fail.
However, if you got a 25-30 gallon tank, the tetras would be much happier (they like swimming room) and you could comfortably have those fish and a couple others.
2006-12-07 01:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I told you before, 6 neons and 6 cardinals WILL NOT WORK in a 10g tank. They require much more swimming room. If you move it up to a 20-25 gallon tank or larger, you could add some corydoras catfish or some otocinclus, or maybe a dwarf gourami.
2016-05-23 03:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once put 10 neon tetras in a 10-gallon aquarium and they did okay until the Aqua-Clear intake sucked them in. Neons are small and delicate that way.
Please make sure your filter's intake is not so strong that it will pull in your fish. I recommend covering it with a sponge strainer and setting your filter on low if you have that setting.
2006-12-07 01:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by TarKettle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10/10
2006-12-06 23:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Actually, I am pretty sure that ten gallons would be fine for fish that small and speedy. Be prepared for lots of action! Good choice for first fish.
2006-12-06 23:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋