Fish 10 gall?

Question

Hey i just bought a 10 gall tank (i already have a 55,29, & 20) and i am wondering what i should put in it.i want somthing weird , but cool{meaning i dont want tetras or somthing like that}. I think im going to get 2 ropefish, but IDK any ideas i would love to hear it. THX

where do u get the Kuhlii loaches???

u guys dont get it.I want somthing unusual like the ropefish or those thing that guy 4 showed. THX

a few of u are showing some really cool fish, but none of u have shown where to buy the fish. THX

Answer 1

A 10 gallon might be a little small for ropefish (at least as adults - they can get close to 3 feet long: http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/265.htm ).

Have you considered dwarf puffers? Totally freshwater, and they have tons of personality and interact with their owners. You do need a cycled tank for them, and a supply of snails to keep their beaks trimmed: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Freshwater/C_Travancoricus/ , http://www.dwarfpuffers.com/

If you like the look of the ropefish, maybe consider trio of Kuhlii loaches loaches which stay small: http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/613.htm


ADDITION: As to where to get the fish, if your local fish store doesn't carry them, ask the manager if they could order them. Stores that like customers to return, will try to make them happy by getting in what they want. It also saves you the cost of paying shipping if your would have ordered online, plus you can see the health of the fish first. Kuhliis also come in striped and solid black varieties, so if you would want a particular color, be sure to specify.

If you want to order online, look for a company that guarantees live delivery (some even guarantee the fish for a few days after arrival!). Here's a site that carry the black ones: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pcatid=830 and this one carries the regular: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/23205/category.web

Answer 2

You could probably do two Indian mudskippers in a ten gallon, they're brackish water and require land (however they are fish). Make sure you specify on an Indian mudskipper because there are other types of mudskippers that get 12 inches, as opposed to the Indian's 4 inches.

I wouldn't however put a ropefish in a 10 gallon they get way to big.

There are also some really cool species of Rasbora coming along that are wicked looking and very small (so you could have quite a few).

Answer 3

2 ropefish would be waaaay overcrowded for your tank because they would grow up to 3 feet. Could you imagine 2 3-foot long ropefish cramped in a 10 gallon tank? I'd recommend to make it a tropical community tank with a couple cory cats and/or small loaches, Zebra Danios, a school of Neon Tetras (or other smaller tetras), and maybe a guppy or platy or something. If you need any further help, feel free to e-mail me.

~ZTM

Answer 4

Be careful with a ropefish, mine jumped out the little hole in the back of my aquarium and died on the floor underneth...one pet shop i go to has "glass cats" they look like skelatens....i also have gotten some "deformed" fish free fomr one place b/c they said they were just gonna die soon and they are still here 9 monthes later and that included moving across state (obviously we had to redo their tank and water) we got one glassgat shaped like an L, an orange neon with an M shaped spine and an eithiopian looking blue tetra....i know you dont want tetras but just check out your local pet shops they gotta have somthing cool....throw a beta in their too, there always cool

Answer 5

Look up info on Apistogramma cacatuoides (cockatoo dwarf cichlid). This is a south american dwarf cichlid that has awesome colors. If you've already got other tanks and know how to take care of fish than, try breeding these. You can get a pair (male and female) for around $60. These are great fish. You will need a lower pH, so filter the water through peat extract.

Answer 6

If I had a spare 10 gal, or better, a 20 long, I would get some shellies. Shell dwelling cichlids, that is. With the smaller varieties, you can have a trio (1 male w/2 females) in a 10 gal easily. they will mate inside the large shells, and move them around the tank, and dig in the sandy bottom they prefer.

Answer 7

I have rope fish in my tanks and if you want my opinion they are really good fish. Here is a list of fish from my store that i have at home.I can give you a good list of fish I have in my tanks. Small Angelfish, Zebra dainos, Clown loach, yo yo loach,and most kinds of loach,
chinese alge eater, Dragon fish, One Male Betta or A couple of female bettas females don't fight with each other, Some Guppies, Endlers Livebearer, Silver Tip, Turquise Daino, Long Fin White Cloud, Regular white cloud, Glowlite Daino, Go to wikipedia.com to find more information. I hope This helps. From Jr. Vets Fish Store

Answer 8

DWARF PUFFER FISH!
I have a 10 gallon with 3 dwarf puffers, and they are exotic and fun to watch them zoom around when you come in the room. They are like no other fish, You can buy them at petsmart, but they can be hard to find because some people believe that they are endangered animals.

Answer 9

Get glo-fish. They're fluorescent and small enough for a 10 gal.

Answer 10

Sword tails are cool. Especially the green ones.