stocking ideas

[corylover5]

I have a 10 gallon tank that I would like to set up. I had my 29 gallon tank water tested. I had a PH of 7.3 and I don't remember the exact KH and GH but I remember my water was moderatley hard. Are there any small fish other than livebearers that I could get for my 10 gallon? I plan on having 2 mystery snails or nerite snails, driftwood, and live plants.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

A betta is the only think I can suggest.

I suggest no mystery snails with a betta, as the betta will sometimes go after them.

Nerite snails get a long really well with bettas.

 

[Byron]

Depending what "moderately hard" actually is in numbers, there are some nano fish that could be considered. One is Celestichthys erythromicron (may be seen under the name Danio erythromicron) (Emerald Dwarf Rasbora) that could have a group of 7-8 in a 10g tank with floating plants. Or perhaps Microdevario kubotai. I know this is somewhat pushing the tank size but it is possible under the circumstances.

Celestichthys erythromicron

This species was formerly included in the genus Microrasbora although it's long-been considered a danionin by certain authors, e.g., Kottelat and Witte (1999) and was placed within the genus Danio for a period. In the aquarium trade it's marketed under various names including 'emerald dwarf...

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Microdevario kubotai

Apparently inhabits calm to moderately-flowing stretches of well-oxygenated headwaters and minor tributaries. Such habitats tend to comprise transparent water, substrates of sand, gravel, rocks, boulders, and patches of leaf litter, with submerged driftwood, roots of riparian vegetation, and...

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[Essjay]

Some of the Pseudomugils might work - the different species need different hardness so you'd need to check which one would be suitable for your water.

Search Results pseudomugil — Seriously Fish

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[corylover5]

Would the psuedomugile gertrudae work? I was also thinking about zebra danios if those would work too.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Would the psuedomugile gertrudae work? I was also thinking about zebra danios if those would work too.

Zebra Danios are very active swimmers, and need a bigger tank.

 

[corylover5]

Would African Dwarf Frogs work? I thought they needed smaller tanks since they are slower eaters.

 

[Byron]

Would African Dwarf Frogs work? I thought they needed smaller tanks since they are slower eaters.

Yes, on their own (a small group), no fish.

 

[corylover5]

How many should I get for a 10 gallon? I won't have fish with them.

 

[Byron]

How many should I get for a 10 gallon? I won't have fish with them.

I've never had this frog, so I will let those who have respond to your question.

 

[Essjay]

There is a lot of info about adf's in this thread

African Dwarf Frogs

Here's a little guide I've written for a few forums that may be of use to you(it also has a couple of quotes from a fellow frog keeper) ; Common Name : African dwarf frog, congo frog; do not confuse this frog with the African clawed frogs(these will get much bigger and will eat small fish)...

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[PheonixKingZ]

I know that frog will go after fish. So if you want to get some, don’t get fish.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I know that frog will go after fish. So if you want to get some, don’t get fish.

It's the opposite but yes no fish

You should be able to easily keep 5 or 6 ADFs in a 10 gallon

 

[corylover5]

I plan on getting 5 or 6 African Dwarf Frogs depending on price but for feeding does anyone know if Cichlid pellets would work as food? If not would anyone reccomend a food for them? I would give live foods twice a month such as bloodworms or blackworms. Should I use an HOB filter or a sponge filter for them? Are there any trustworthy websites online that sell African Dwarf Frogs. The nearest store to me that sells them is either one state over or 2 hours away and they don't always have them in stock. One more question Could African Dwarf frogs live with mystery or nerite snails?

 

[Essjay]

When I had a couple of frogs many years ago I was advised on which food to get for them by a frog-keeping member on here. The two she recommended were HBH Frog & Tadpole Bites and ZooMed Frog & Tadpole Food.