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	10 Gallon Restocking
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I am restocking my 10 gallon, which at the moment has 2 bettas and 6 platys. I am putting the fish in another tank, and restocking the tank. I was thinking of having: 2 blue rams 5 splashing tetras I will do weekly water changes, and i have an Eheim Aquaball internal filter which is made for a 20-30 gallon tank. The tank is also heavily planted. Here is a photo of it, but it is from a while ago, i have more plants now.: http://photobucket.com/albums/b242/labrakitty/?action=view&current=c768ee2d.jpg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i dont think that is a good idea, 2 rams plue schooling tetras in a ten is overstocking, but that is just me.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Tetra Fan Mega Fish Posts: 1203 Kudos: 1081 Votes: 63 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	It wouldn't be really overstocked. The Rams are smaller than most (who havn't kept them) would think. They are honestly about the size of a cory. I think it could be done, but the Rams really do prefer more space. Also, try a different smaller tetra such as glowlights, cardinals, neons, etc... instead. Also, splashing tetras like to jump (they even breed by jumping out of the water and laying eggs on an overhanging leaf), so if you did get them you would need to have a tight cover with no holes. Last edited by Tetra Fan at 16-Jan-2006 09:26
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would leave the pair of Rams on their own & try to breed them. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	I already have the splashing tetras and I have had them for a while with no problems. I don't want to breed the rams because of limited tank space. I think I will try the setup and see if it works. I will be doing weekly water changes too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	There is some info on rams on my post http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/68249.html?200601201041 The difference is, i am assuming you are not a beginner, but it still could help. BNF
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
reun Big Fish Posts: 332 Kudos: 216 Registered: 04-Nov-2005	meh, i would say get smaller tetras as well...but i would stay away from cardinals as they can be nippy...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53


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