Tropical Fish Questions

[Heavenly8383]

Hello everyone, I just had a few questions about Tropical Fish. I'm going to be buying a 10 gallon fish tank tomorrow and I'm wondering how many fish I can put in a tank of that size? ( I know I have to find ones that get along with each other), also how warm does the water have to be? ( I still have to buy a heater for the tank). Also what kind of Tropical Fish can i get for a 10 gallon tank? any more information would be great thanks Krystal

 

[Shelly_Otterkin]

Please take the time to read through some of the great posts about 10 gal stocking here in this section. Also look at the pinned topics about fishless cycle and stocking your tank. If you can afford it go with a bigger tank. This is one time bigger is better. Bigger tank do not crash as fast. Also put on your shopping list a master fish test for the water. This is a must have for any fish keeper so we can help you with problems that will come up.

 

[poveyt]

As an owner of a 10 gal tank, I would second this - get at least a 20 gal tank (or more if you can), do a fish-less cycle (takes a month, at least, but is worth it!), and think/research your fish.

Good luck & take all the advice you can get!

 

[IceH2O]

If you go 20 gallon, which I also recommend as a good 1st tank, go with the 20 gallon long. It'll give whatever fish you buy more room to swim in.

 

[dwarfgourami]

As an owner of a 10 gal tank, I would second this - get at least a 20 gal tank (or more if you can), do a fish-less cycle (takes a month, at least, but is worth it!), and think/research your fish.

Good luck & take all the advice you can get!

I agree, but would like to add that the fishless won't necessarily take a month- I did my two tanks in 10 and 14 days respectively; 2 weeks is quite common.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

Since you have not as of yet gone out and bought the tank and fish, I too would recommend taking it slow.

Though this forum is an excellent place to ask questions, IMO, it would be best to purchase or check out from your local library a few books and fishkeeping to get some general knowledge about chores, setting up your tank, etc. I did research months after setting up my first tank and ended up wasting quite a bit of money, losing quite a few fish, and quickly realizing that small tanks rarely allow for the ideal community tank that one imagines when starting the hobby.

Good luck in your endeavor, regardless of what tank or fish you get.

 

[jakey boi]

hi,
i know a few people that keep a betta in a 10 g tank ,
but it is up to you want you have in your tank personally i would recommend a few cardinals and other small fish. If you do some reasearch about it i am sure you will have a nice tank.

 

[phlawed]

hi,
i know a few people that keep a betta in a 10 g tank ,
but it is up to you want you have in your tank personally i would recommend a few cardinals and other small fish. If you do some reasearch about it i am sure you will have a nice tank.

I would say stay away from a 10g tank and just go to a 20 gallon. Even if you upgrade later to a larger, a 20 still provides a better hospital tank for sick fish than a 10. I bought a 10 out of nowhere one day and before i knew it, was so addicted to fish i have since regretted buying the 10 instead of just going with a 20 to start. I now have a 37 which i am very happy with and only cost $100 more than the 10g setup. $50 got a 10g setup with all the crap(most come with very cheap setups when bought like this). My 37g i picked to components and therefore got a much better tank for the buck. So just research and find out what kind of fish you are thinking of. If you know you want to get some fish that school and grow to a good size, then just save up and get a tank that will benifit you. Better than waisting money here and there to only have to upgrade and spend even more money later on.