Something Different For A 10 Gallon Tank

[leighton_87]

I have been offered a free 10 us gallon tank.

At the moment the the other half isn't keen - but I'd I do manage to persuade her otherwise then I am looking for some ideas for something different.

I already have a 30 gallon community tank therefore I am not desperate to get as many fish as possible in the tank and would like to do a species specific tank. Anyone have ideas of anything that would fit the bill?

 

[rolo0151]

I've got 8 ember tetra in my 35l tank. Really pleased with them.
Their colour looks great against the plants & black background in the tank.

 

[leighton_87]

Hi - thanks for the idea

Although I'm thinking of something a bit more unusual than that.

I already have tetras in my community tank (signature is a bit out of date)

I can only justify another tank if it's sonething completely different and not just for the sake of it.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Celestial Pearl Danios "Galaxy Rasbora"
 
Dario Dario "Scarlet Badis" (1m, 3 f) 
 
 
SHRIMP

 

[VickyChaiTea]

Dwarf puffers! These guys are sooooooo cute. Just make sure to read up on them a lot. http/www.dwarfpuffers.com/

 

[leighton_87]

I really do like the idea of dwarf puffers but not sure I am ready for their needs.

I think I've narrowed it down to three new challenges:
- find something I can breed in a tank that size and I can always move the adults to my 125 litre and turn the 37 litre into a fry tank when the time comes, or
- go for a really adventurous aquascape and get some micro Rasboras to live in it - an aquascape too ambitious for my big tank but something that might be manageable on a small scale. Does anyone know if micro Rasboras would be fine without a lid? The tank does have a lid but it's not dry nice, or
- give some African dwarf frogs a species tank.

Now just got to persuade the other half

 

[CoryLover95]

Glofish are stunning and might be kept in a 10 gallon...never taken care of them before...but just a thought.
-CL95

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Glofish are genetically modified zebra danios.  Zebra danios should be kept in LONG tanks, as they are EXTREMELY active swimmers.  I'd suggest no less than a 4 foot tank, but 6-8 would be better!  

 

[leighton_87]

Glofish are different to glowlight Danios - however if you are talking about glowlight danios (Danio Choprae) then these are not genetically modified zebras and are a confirmed separate species.

Even through danio choprae's only grow to 3cm I would still not put them in a 10 gallon and would want at least a 3foot tank preferably more. But they are the perfect community fish for a peaceful but active community.

Glofish on the other hand are a genetically modified monstrosity which should be made illegal (note glofish is a commercial brand name and can refer to any number of species - I wot add the link but a quick search will reveal their homepage which is not for the easily offended). Luckily I have never ce across any fish like that in the UK and would actively boycott anyone selling them.

 

[Starletta]

Glofish are genetically modified zebra danios.  Zebra danios should be kept in LONG tanks, as they are EXTREMELY active swimmers.  I'd suggest no less than a 4 foot tank, but 6-8 would be better!  

   
Sadly, some Glofish are artificially dyed...    I bought a purple Glofish at a supposedly reputable store and even the clerk thought this batch might be dyed.   I bought one anyway, to give him a good home, and as soon as she took him out of the store tank which was lit by a Black Light, giving the fish a vibrant color, he look dull and uneven in color.        He only lasted a week before he died.
 
On the other hand, I've have two other Glofish, who I *think* are the real deal. Had them since last summer. Their color is vibrant and even. Plus they are nice and plump. And yes, they do swim like mad!!!  
 
But back to the topic:    I love my Platys..   They come is so many different colors now.

 

[the_lock_man]

I believe Glofish(TM) are illegal in the UK.
 
Back on topic, I was also going to suggest Scarlet Badis (which I'm hopefully going to get a pair of next month).
 
My other suggestion would be Peacock Gobies.

 

[tomtomtom1230]

I'd go heavily planted, black background with a black, granular substrate. Somewhere between sand and small gravel. 
 
Mosses, camboba and anubias plants would be good and then add some shrimps from the Neocaridina family. They'd look pretty awesome!
 
And yes, Glofish are illegal in the UK.

 

[the_lock_man]

I'd go heavily planted, black background with a black, granular substrate. Somewhere between sand and small gravel. 
 
Mosses, camboba and anubias plants would be good and then add some shrimps from the Neocaridina family. They'd look pretty awesome!
 
And yes, Glofish are illegal in the UK.

 
Don't forget the TM symbol.....

 

[leighton_87]

I believe Glofish(TM) are illegal in the UK. Back on topic, I was also going to suggest Scarlet Badis (which I'm hopefully going to get a pair of next month). My other suggestion would be Peacock Gobies.

Phew! Some one brought it back on topic.

I was worried my angry rant while at work had killed the thread.

For the scarlet badis and the peacock gobies how should they be kept, a single pair? In pairs? A hareem? Mixed groups of 6 or more?

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I believe scarlet badis could be kept in either pairs or a harem... in your small tank though, only one male should be added as the males would be aggressive towards each other.
 
Highly planted though with dark substrate, I think that they could look fantastic - and I expect to see pics!!!