Stocking A 10 Gallon - Newbie, how many fish? |
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Stocking A 10 Gallon - Newbie, how many fish? |
Jun 13 2008, 04:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-June 08 Member No.: 42566 |
Hi all,
This is my first time posting:) Gotta admit these forums are pretty useful. So here it is: I have a 10 gallon with 1 betta, 3 platies and 1 dwarf cory. I wanted to get the cory 2 buddies, since they need company, but I am now thinking the 10 Gallon may not be enough. Any comments please?? Also, the 2 red wag platies are totally not hanging out with the rainbow platy. Why would they not get along?? They're all about the same size, 1 wag male, 1 wag female & 1 rainbow platy. The red wag female seems pregnant, the rainbow platy doesnt.... What's up with that? Thanks! |
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Jun 13 2008, 11:14 AM
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![]() Fish Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 08 From: Central Pa Member No.: 40716 |
2 more dwarf corys sounds doable. Can't help ya with the platies
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Jun 13 2008, 11:19 AM
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![]() Practically perfect in every way Group: Members Posts: 10796 Joined: 24-March 06 From: Leeds Member No.: 20065 |
hi there, is the betta male or female? just to eb aware that the males can be very aggressive and there's mixed reviews of how well they do in community tanks. some people seem to be able to make it work but for a lot of people it doesn't work out, so just be aware you should watch out for aggression and be prepared to get him his own small tank or re-home him.
the cory really does need some company, you probably have room for another 2 to go with him, only thing to be aware of is that platys are big waste producers for their size so you need to make sure your filtration is up to scratch if your going to stock heavily. |
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Jun 14 2008, 12:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-June 08 Member No.: 42566 |
Thanks guys! Yeah i'm definitely gonna get the cory some buddies
The betta is a male, but I've really not had any problems with him. He only initially 'warned' the platies by flaring, but they didnt seem to bother much with him. He even peacefully swims really close by the platies occasionally. Tho he likes to 'playfight' his reflection in the mirror haha thanks! |
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