New 10 Gal. Tank, Need advice

[John H]

Hello Everyone, I have decided to join the fish hobby! I am currently building up my 10 gallon betta tank with plants such as anubias gold coins and scarlet temple. My carpet is gonna be baby dwarf tears without co2, but I am buying a strong light and new glass lid for my plants. Will this be ok? As for my fish, this tank is mainly for my future betta, I was wondering if I could have 5 neon tetras, a couple ghost shrimp, and a snail with my betta. Or will that be too much and overcrowded. If it is, please be free to leave tips and let me know how I can adjust my tank. Big thanks! Excited to join the hobby.

-John

 

[Fishmanic]

Speaking from experience, I found that my Betta preferred his own tank. He used to hide in my 10 gallon tank which also housed 5 Harlequin rasboras and a neon tetra. Once I moved him to his own 5 gallon tank, he was a happy camper...spending much more time out in the open.

Perhaps you could pick up a 5 gallon glass tank just for the Betta and then put some small tetras and a snail in the 10 gallon. They sell a 5 gallon glass aqua culture tank on Walmart site for just $30 including filter, light, and lid. A heater would be extra. And that includes delivery in the USA.

 

[John H]

Speaking from experience, I found that my Betta preferred his own tank. He used to hide in my 10 gallon tank which also housed 5 Harlequin rasboras and a neon tetra. Once I moved him to his own 5 gallon tank, he was a happy camper...spending much more time out in the open.

Perhaps you could pick up a 5 gallon glass tank just for the Betta and then put some small tetras and a snail in the 10 gallon. They sell a 5 gallon aqua culture tank on Walmart site for just $30 including filter, light, and lid. A heater would be extra. And that includes delivery in the USA.

Thanks for the info! I'll probably just be adding some shrimps and a snail then, maybe further along I'll get another tank.

 

[Fishmanic]

yes...that would be good...I'm sure your Betta will do better without other fish swimming around

 

[FishGuest5123]

That little tank Fishmanic mentioned from Walmart is a heck of a deal for what you get. I have 2 myself and bought a 3rd for a friend.

 

[John H]

That little tank Fishmanic mentioned from Walmart is a heck of a deal for what you get. I have 2 myself and bought a 3rd for a friend.

Is the light good enough to grow any plants?

 

[Fishmanic]

It would work for low light plants such as anubias