I got a new 10 gallon tank! What do I put in it?

[Rocky998]

I have not filled up the tank my plan is to decide what to stalk the tank with first then cycle the tank and test for all that stuff and I will wait until the conditions of the tank are right for my new fish

You cant get any fish options without knowing the GH and PH... We cant help then

 

[.Craig.]

When the cycle is complete why not a honey gourami? The red robin gourami are also nice. If you still want a gourami.

an old tank of mine with both

 

[Kolykaf]

…… excuse me if I am not on the thread for a few days I will be mourning my future dwarf gourami

A 10 gallon tank is certainly not large but it is fine for a dwarf gourami. It’s not large enough for multiples- males can be especially nasty to each other. Honey gourami have a more docile reputation (a 10 is still small for multiples). I’ve kept them with chili rasbora and had no problems.

 

[Kolykaf]

I have not filled up the tank my plan is to decide what to stalk the tank with first then cycle the tank and test for all that stuff and I will wait until the conditions of the tank are right for my new fish

What’s more commonly done is to find your tap’s parameters and choose fish that will thrive in it. That being said, it’s much easier to make soft water harder than the reverse, unless you have a reverse osmosis filter or collect rain water to mix with your tap. If your water is medium hard, most soft water fish can adapt to it. It may prevent them from breeding in some cases, but that’s usually not the aim of a community tank.

 

[Rocky998]

A 10 gallon tank is certainly not large but it is fine for a dwarf gourami. It’s not large enough for multiples- males can be especially nasty to each other. Honey gourami have a more docile reputation (a 10 is still small for multiples). I’ve kept them with chili rasbora and had no problems.

The reason why people stay away from DGs is that they are very prone to a disease and most all have them... I was going to do one but stopped my self when I learned about the disease.

 

[Kolykaf]

The reason why people stay away from DGs is that they are very prone to a disease and most all have them... I was going to do one but stopped my self when I learned about the disease.

I see. I’ve not kept them since I was a kid over 40 years ago and recall their being long-lived. I guess the stock is different now.

 

[Rocky998]

I see. I’ve not kept them since I was a kid over 40 years ago and recall their being long-lived. I guess the stock is different now.

Yeah they may have been better back then, but now its different sadly

 

[Honey Fish]

Ok I will start cycle if the tank tomorrow I’m strongly considering some guppies

 

[Rocky998]

I forget if you mentioned it already, so sorry if you have, but is your water hard or soft?

Ok I will start cycle if the tank tomorrow I’m strongly considering some guppies

 

[StripySnailGirl04]

Ok I will start cycle if the tank tomorrow I’m strongly considering some guppies

Endler's would be a more suitable size:

Endler"™s Guppy-Poecilia wingei

Expert facts, care advice, feeding tips and breeding information about the Endler"™s Guppy (Poecilia wingei) for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.

www.fishkeeper.co.uk

But yes, only if you have hard water.

Note: I have a 10 gallon and I have decided that no hard water fish is suitable for it so in the future, I'll turn it into a rabbit snail breeding tank.

 

[StripySnailGirl04]

@Honey Fish California has hard water so a small group of male guppies or slightly larger group of Endler's Livebearers would do
Don't forget SNAILS!!!! 2 to 3 nerites would be suitable :

Nerite Snails – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet and Breeding - Shrimp and Snail Breeder

Nerite snails are a great addition to any planted aquarium and they will be really good friends the dwarf shrimp. They do not reproduce in freshwater.

aquariumbreeder.com

 

[Rocky998]

@Honey Fish California has hard water so a small group of male guppies or slightly larger group of Endler's Livebearers would do
Don't forget SNAILS!!!! 2 to 3 nerites would be suitable :

Nerite Snails – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet and Breeding - Shrimp and Snail Breeder

Nerite snails are a great addition to any planted aquarium and they will be really good friends the dwarf shrimp. They do not reproduce in freshwater.

aquariumbreeder.com

You cant really say a whole state has hard water... I know in my state there are different areas (even in the county) with different water hardness... So we can't for sure say if they have hard water without them looking at water reports for their area or by testing the water.

 

[StripySnailGirl04]

You cant really say a whole state has hard water... I know in my state there are different areas (even in the county) with different water hardness... So we can't for sure say if they have hard water without them looking at water reports for their area or by testing the water.

Generally.
But according to a source:

 

[Rocky998]

Generally.
But according to a source:
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Can you link the website... Whats Torrance?

 

[Rocky998]

Can you link the website... Whats Torrance?

Nvm I'm an idiot...