What Kind Of Fish Can I Get?

[dwarfgourami]

I am not too sure about the 3 zebra danios in a 10 gallon. They are very active fish who need more space to move, and really a bigger school, otherwise you can get serious aggression problems. We do get a fair few posts where there are problems with danios in confined circumstances, and non-schools.

Platies, though not schooling, are social fish who very much prefer company.

I would do:

3 platies (females)
3 khuulie loaches
3 pygmy corys

OR:

1 honey gourami
3 khuulie loaches
4 pygmy corys

 

[Captain Retardo]

ok, i got some more questions:

would i be able to put in a bengal loach (i know theyre supposed to be in groups but i think he'll be okay, maybe not?) or some cherry barbs and what would i have to take out to put them in?

 

[tttnjfttt]

No. Social fish need to be kept in groups rather than alone. This will stress him, and can lead towards him becoming shy, withdrawn, and depressed.

 

[Captain Retardo]

i love loaches so much though!

its okay, im just trying to find a way to possibly get some other loaches (kuhlis are awesome but i like others a lot too)

 

[tttnjfttt]

HOw about you save your money up and shop around for a larger tank then? I know I got my 40 gal off of www.craigslist.org for $70. Ebay is another good source. Your stocking options are very limited in a 10 gal tank.

 

[Captain Retardo]

i have no way of getting any money.

i am still too young to get a job *sigh*

i am lucky i have $65 in the first place

but in like 1 year or 2 i will be able to get a job

 

[Captain Retardo]

Can i get 2 cherry barbs then and what will i need to take out if i have this in the 10 gal:

1 platy
3 kuhlis
3 pygmy corys

I read at a website that Cherry Barbs are much more peaceful. OA says that they are not. He also says they'll nip the platy. I am getting all my info from this site, can you look at it and tell me if its credible?

Pet Resources.net


Also, how much do these fish cost on average?

 

[wendywc]

Captain Retardo, you won't be disappointed by having 3 kuhli loaches and 3 pygmy cories. Both of those small groups are extremely entertaining. The earlier suggestions you got are perfect for a 10 gallon and will keep the tank very active. B)

 

[Captain Retardo]

i love the kuhlis and the corys but im just trying to see what my other options are

 

[Shelly_Otterkin]

LOL a betta