My 10 gallon Build Process

[BettaFishGirl]

Update: All the tetras are alive and doing well, and im going to get 10 Ember tetras today. For some reason though this anubias congensis isn't doing well, any idea why?

 

[Fishies4Ever]

beautiful !!!

 

[Fishies4Ever]

I would love to see a more updated full tank picture with all the new fish and the beautiful aqua scape!!!

 

[BettaFishGirl]

Here it is!! My LFS still didn't have Embers tetras, they said try to call Wednesday. But I did get 2 Ivory mystery snails! I also got an assassin snail....will the assassin snail eat the 2 mystery snails??

 

[BettaFishGirl]

Just got the Ember tetras finally!! I didn't realize how tiny and cute they are! I got 10, but I might get one more. The neon tetra that had that weird tumor was breathing heavily and barely could swim when I checked on the tank this morning, so I ended up euthanizing her. So now I only have 8. One of the ivory mystery snails also failed to thrive, but I got a really pretty magenta mystery snail! It's borrowing a lot in the sand, is that normal for mystery snails? The embers have already got their color back after only a few hours.

Also, I added the cherry shrimp into the ten gallon with the neon tetras, do you know when they will start breeding? I don't see any berried ones yet.

 

[AlexT]

Just got the Ember tetras finally!! I didn't realize how tiny and cute they are! I got 10, but I might get one more.

Same, but I didn't buy any. But I saw them for the first time recently and they are tiny little things yes!

 

[BettaFishGirl]

Same, but I didn't buy any. But I saw them for the first time recently and they are tiny little things yes!

I can't imagine how tiny (and adorable) the fry are...

 

[jassmine33]

Here are some tips for your 10-gallon tank project:

1. Cycling: Use beneficial bacteria and monitor water parameters during cycling.
2. Aquascape: Arrange ghost wood and rocks for hiding spots and swimming areas.
3. Neon Tetras: Move them to the larger tank, maintain water quality.
4. Equipment: Calibrate the heater, consider a timer for your light.
5. Plant Selection: Choose low to medium-light plants like Java Fern and Anubias.
6. Maintenance: Regular water changes and plant pruning are crucial.
7. Enjoy: Building and maintaining your tank can be a rewarding hobby.

Best of luck with your project! Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[AlexT]

How is this one going betta girl? I was just admiring how great your neons look. Probably among the best specimens I have seen on this forum. How they doing?

 

[BettaFishGirl]

Thank you! I haven't done an update in a while, so figured I'd do one now. I have 8 neons and 8 embers. @jassmine33 I cannot move them to a bigger tank, as I don't have one and can't get one. This was an upgrade from a 5g. I have a timer on the heater and filter.

The plants EXPLODED, and I'm having to take the salvia and duckweed out every other day. I trim the plants every time a do a WC.

Thank you @AlexT ! They are so pretty, and one of them has a pimple on its mouth. I'm not concerned, If any of you watch Luke's Goldies you will remember one of his goldfish had a pimple just like the one on my neon tetras and it didn't pose a problem. Here's a few pics of the tank now. Neon tetras are like...guppies. can't get a picture of them

 

[AlexT]

Thank you! I haven't done an update in a while, so figured I'd do one now. I have 8 neons and 8 embers. @jassmine33 I cannot move them to a bigger tank, as I don't have one and can't get one. This was an upgrade from a 5g. I have a timer on the heater and filter.

The plants EXPLODED, and I'm having to take the salvia and duckweed out every other day. I trim the plants every time a do a WC.

Thank you @AlexT ! They are so pretty, and one of them has a pimple on its mouth. I'm not concerned, If any of you watch Luke's Goldies you will remember one of his goldfish had a pimple just like the one on my neon tetras and it didn't pose a problem. Here's a few pics of the tank now. Neon tetras are like...guppies. can't get a picture of them

That's really, really nice! Neons still looking awesome. You've done well with that!