Right now I have 2 dwarf gouramis in a 10 gallon tank.
2007-03-02 10:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I would say that a couple of small cory catfish would make a nice addition to the tank, but nothing more than that.
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2007-03-02 11:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't put any more fish in this tank. One adult dwarf gourami needs 10 gallons of water, so 2 should have 20. They may be still babies right now and be okay in this small tank, but you need to start thinking about getting them a bigger tank. When you do, you can use your 10 gallon tank for maybe 5 tetras. This would be a good number for that size and would be fun to look at. Good luck!
2007-03-02 11:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's true that you've pretty much maxed out the space in your tank for new fish. But there are a few additions you can make. You could get a bottom feeder or two. Cory catfish stay relatively small and you can get them in a variety of colors (such as spotted, emerald, albino and more!). Or you could get a small algae eater (stay away from plecostomus as they can get HUGE) like an otocinclus. You could also add an african dwarf frog as they stay pretty small and spend most of their days on the bottom or hiding out. If you're feeling like your tank looks a little bare because of the lack of fish, what not add some live plants or new decorations to spice things up, rather than overcrowding the tank. Good luck with your tank and I hope this helps!
2007-03-02 12:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kate H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shared the same idea as Magicman1, Cory should be good.
Firstly, it don't fight for food with your gouramis.
Secondly, as they are ground-feeders, they will clear some/most of the leftovers feeds to your Gouramis.
Thirdly, they have hard-shell/scales, that can protect themselves from gouramis' pecking.
Good Luck, mate!
2007-03-02 13:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please don't add an algae eater it will kill your gouramis w/ the waste it produces. Unless, you plan on getting a bigger tank. Gouramis are shy they would appreciate some live plants if you can get them to live.
2007-03-02 12:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much; your tank is very small.
Something that lives on the bottom, like some clown loaches or cory cats
2007-03-02 11:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by captflapdoodle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
None. You've already max out the small tank.
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