Stocking Questions.

[tonks]

Hi all,
 
So I'm thinking of getting a 10 gallon tank.
I am a beginner but I want to get it right.. I've been researching on how to cycle the tank and what temperature to keep the water at etc etc.
 
Anyway, I've come to the conclusion of stocking..
- 6 Guppies
- 4 Dwarf Cory Catfishes
- 10 Cherry Shrimp
 
I'm not too fussed about the breeding of the cherry shrimp.. Because I heard the guppies can control the population on the new fry.
I am trying to keep the tank equal.. though the Shrimp and Cory's are bottom dwellers.. whilst the Guppies are free to roam up top.
 
4 Corys because they are shoal species.. and 4 seems to be around the amount that they are safe
 
Is that over stocking the tank? Or is it just enough..
Should I cut down on the amount of shrimp?
 
Thanks.

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

Sounds like you've been doing your homework.  I applaud you for that!
 
In my opinion, it sounds like you have a good stocking amount thus far.  It may be difficult to add anything if you ever wish to.  The only thing I would worry about is (like you said) the babies that will come.  You can avoid guppy fry by exclusively keeping one gender, if that is a route you're interested in.  Yes, guppies will eat fry, but if you have decorations in which the fry can hide, then you'll end up with survivors.
 
The cories are a good choice because guppies can be messy eaters.  It's gonna be good to have a clean-up crew.  I've looked into owning cories before, and most people agree that sinking algae wafers are necessary since living off the scraps of your guppies may not be enough.  Just a heads up

 
I don't have much experience or knowledge about shrimp, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.  I believe shrimp do not have that great a bio-load.
 
Cheers and good luck!

 

[TallTree01]

I would get 6 cories instead of 4. I think that 4 guppies would be the better option.n make sure they they're all males too.
Welcome to forums btw.

 

[fluttermoth]

Sounds like you've been doing your homework.  I applaud you for that!
 
In my opinion, it sounds like you have a good stocking amount thus far.  It may be difficult to add anything if you ever wish to.  The only thing I would worry about is (like you said) the babies that will come.  You can avoid guppy fry by exclusively keeping one gender, if that is a route you're interested in.  Yes, guppies will eat fry, but if you have decorations in which the fry can hide, then you'll end up with survivors.
 
The cories are a good choice because guppies can be messy eaters.  It's gonna be good to have a clean-up crew.  I've looked into owning cories before, and most people agree that sinking algae wafers are necessary since living off the scraps of your guppies may not be enough.  Just a heads up

 
I don't have much experience or knowledge about shrimp, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.  I believe shrimp do not have that great a bio-load.
 
Cheers and good luck!

I've had to edit your post; we don't allow links to that site for good reasons; there are better ways to get stocking advice.

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

Sounds like you've been doing your homework.  I applaud you for that!
 
In my opinion, it sounds like you have a good stocking amount thus far.  It may be difficult to add anything if you ever wish to.  The only thing I would worry about is (like you said) the babies that will come.  You can avoid guppy fry by exclusively keeping one gender, if that is a route you're interested in.  Yes, guppies will eat fry, but if you have decorations in which the fry can hide, then you'll end up with survivors.
 
The cories are a good choice because guppies can be messy eaters.  It's gonna be good to have a clean-up crew.  I've looked into owning cories before, and most people agree that sinking algae wafers are necessary since living off the scraps of your guppies may not be enough.  Just a heads up

 
I don't have much experience or knowledge about shrimp, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.  I believe shrimp do not have that great a bio-load.
 
Cheers and good luck!

I've had to edit your post; we don't allow links to that site for good reasons; there are better ways to get stocking advice.

No problem.  May I ask what are the reasons?

 

[tonks]

Awesome thanks guys.
And yeah I going to get all males for the guppies and cory's.. that way I won't have a breeding problem. Would any one know if the shrimp count were to increase to someone where between 10-20.. would that be considered as overstocked??
Cause I know they're small things but I'm just wondering where the limit is.

 

[the_lock_man]

 

Sounds like you've been doing your homework.  I applaud you for that!
 
In my opinion, it sounds like you have a good stocking amount thus far.  It may be difficult to add anything if you ever wish to.  The only thing I would worry about is (like you said) the babies that will come.  You can avoid guppy fry by exclusively keeping one gender, if that is a route you're interested in.  Yes, guppies will eat fry, but if you have decorations in which the fry can hide, then you'll end up with survivors.
 
The cories are a good choice because guppies can be messy eaters.  It's gonna be good to have a clean-up crew.  I've looked into owning cories before, and most people agree that sinking algae wafers are necessary since living off the scraps of your guppies may not be enough.  Just a heads up

 
I don't have much experience or knowledge about shrimp, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.  I believe shrimp do not have that great a bio-load.
 
Cheers and good luck!

I've had to edit your post; we don't allow links to that site for good reasons; there are better ways to get stocking advice.

No problem.  May I ask what are the reasons?

 
If it's the site I'm assuming it is, the advice given on there is highly questionable.

Awesome thanks guys.
And yeah I going to get all males for the guppies and cory's.. that way I won't have a breeding problem. Would any one know if the shrimp count were to increase to someone where between 10-20.. would that be considered as overstocked??
Cause I know they're small things but I'm just wondering where the limit is.

 
Leon was right - they don't add hugely to the bioload.