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	stocking my 10 gallon-help!
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	I have a 10 gallon and it has 5 neons in it, i had 4 other fish who died from a disease and now i think my water is ok, so i wanted to know can i add a dwarf gourami.. im going to wait another week to make sure the disease is gone. Now do i have enough space for my 5 neons(tetra) and a dwarf gourami.. . oh and mabey another tetra. 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Linkin, what I think you should do is go ahead and get another 3-4 Neon Tetras...it would make a really nice school, and then maybe get 4 Khuli Loaches to fill out the bottom, and to help keep the bottom of the tank clean... just my thoughts, hml "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Get more Neons & some live plants. Do not overstock your tank & it might result in more deaths. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Just for your info here is a link to a post concerning the stocking and recommended levels for smaller tanks. Thought you might find it interesting. http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/55574.html?200503090056 Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	so a dwarf gourami would overstock my aquarium? 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	(10 gallon)Ok now i have a good idea how about 6 neons 1 dwarf gourami or 7-8 neons and 1 gohst shrimp. I really really want a nice coulourful fish but i need help right now i have 5 neon, neother suggestions would help. P.S. I'm a beginner so a strong fish. 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	I really like the idea of 4 kuhil loaches(or wtv there called )but would it fit in a 10 gallon with 8 neons? 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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