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Hello!

So I think my 10G is finally cycling properly and I have decided to start over. What is recommended for a 10G? I'm looking for a decent sized fish that has nice coloring. I'm kind of sick of schooling fish, and think I over stocked with them last time. And I know it's the perfect size for a betta but no on that one too. Any ideas would be appreciated

Thanks
 
So it sounds like you want fish that can be kept in 1's and 2's without people yelling at you that you should have "at least 6"! Have you already had guppies?
 
I more want a "show fish"..if thats possible in this small of a tank. I've been looking around but feel really limited in what I can put in there. Yes I tried guppies and they were ok. I want something like the german ram (smallish fish with bright colors)but something more hardy. Not sure if there is such a thing lol xD

I think the neons, guppies, glofish look cool but in big groups. When you can only have 4 it doesn't really create a pretty effect
 
In a 10 gallon tank I do not think you will find people recommending anything larger than the typical community type fish. I suppose Apistogrammas might fit in there. Those can get very colorful. There are a few Apisto experts on here that might chime in.
 
Is it a 10gal long or a 10gal tall?

A 10gal long should have a few nice options depending on what sort of fish you have available to you in your area.
 
I believe long? as its not very tall, but I'm really not sure. Just know its 10 US Gal
 
I'm going to guesstimate it's maybe 50cm x 30 x 30 ish then? Where 50cm is the length of it from left to right?

If so there are lots of options, but like I said it depends what you can get hold of in your area. If you're feeling brave you could maybe look into ordering some killifish eggs online to hatch out and grow on. Lots of the annual varieties are very colourful and easily got hold of. They also (generally) will mix well with peacful tank mates which is a plus. Although you'd obviously want to check before ordering.

An alternative might be something like freshwater gobies, there are some really pretty peacful gobies around.

Or some of the smaller ornamental plecos.

There's also the 'bog standard' community fish, but you could set the tank up in such a way that would allow them to breed. For example a m/f pair of honey gouramis (these come in red, yellow and wild type) with a shoal of corydoras for the bottom, you're a bit limited cory wise though (due to tank size) so you'd have to stick to some of the smaller species such as panda or pygmy.

There are some apistos suitable for 10gal tanks as gville mentioned.

You also might consider a male paradise fish with a shoal of dithers such as ember tetras, galaxy rasboras etc.

And I know you said you want big fish, but don't rule out a species only tank of shoalers. Literally just 1 species, but a large group of them. For example in a 10gal tank I reckon I'd happily put a group of 15 ember tetras in without a second thought. Black background, lots of green plants (can be fake) and any red fish will really look stunning.
 
Wow thank you so much =) I was thinking about rummynose tetras but like the other schoolers I thought I could only have 5-6. Can you really have 15 in a 10G O.O..that might make the difference to me

As for gobies and killies I really love them. I was debating killies but haven't really researched yet. How many would you recommend? and What type of gobies would work, any freshwater? I also love the idea of a mini community tank but I haven't had much luck with corys. Can I have 4 corys in a 10G? I think thats about minimum numbers...gouramis are pretty too but I've heard they carry health problems.

Now you have me wanting to research xDD thanks again for the options

p.s: will measure tank =S sorry
 

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