Stocking For A 10gal

thrankall · Apr 28, 2006

I am getting a 10gal us for free with an ottocinclus and a filter and everything and i was wondering what else to put in it. any suggestions?

Tempestuousfury · Apr 28, 2006

POwer filter or undergravel?

Add sand.

2 more otos would be the standard response... though the thread asking if they were really social or gregarious (otos, that is) never got a definitive answer that I know about.

Other than that, you could probably get some neons once the tank is cycled, perhaps a male betta. Platies and guppies would do ok in there as well.

thrankall · Apr 28, 2006

Tempestuousfury said:
POwer filter or undergravel?

Add sand.

2 more otos would be the standard response... though the thread asking if they were really social or gregarious (otos, that is) never got a definitive answer that I know about.

Other than that, you could probably get some neons once the tank is cycled, perhaps a male betta. Platies and guppies would do ok in there as well.

its already cycled i think its my friends. Hes giving it to me because he doesnt want it anymore oh and its a power filter How many neons could i have?

Tempestuousfury · Apr 28, 2006

I'd say 10 could be easily done with weekly water changes.

Also, make sure not to transfer the tank with the water in it. Get two or three buckets and move over the water, that way you get some of the old water, along with the cycled media.

thrankall · Apr 28, 2006

Tempestuousfury said:
I'd say 10 could be easily done with weekly water changes.

Also, make sure not to transfer the tank with the water in it. Get two or three buckets and move over the water, that way you get some of the old water, along with the cycled media.

hmm ok thank you

Griz · Apr 28, 2006

Tempestuousfury said:
2 more otos would be the standard response... though the thread asking if they were really social or gregarious (otos, that is) never got a definitive answer that I know about.

Could you point me in the direction of that thread?

I find that my otos do enjoy each other's company. They often swim about together. I believe that in the wild they are found in huge numbers together. I would definitely add a couple more to the tank.

thrankall · Apr 28, 2006

Griz said:
Tempestuousfury said:

2 more otos would be the standard response... though the thread asking if they were really social or gregarious (otos, that is) never got a definitive answer that I know about.

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Could you point me in the direction of that thread?

I find that my otos do enjoy each other's company. They often swim about together. I believe that in the wild they are found in huge numbers together. I would definitely add a couple more to the tank.