What can I keep in my 10 gallon native aquarium

[MaloK]

A tight lid would be recommended though. They can fly.

They sure does, loll.

Water Scorpions are absolutely terrifying. They grow up to 4 inches. And eat fishes much larger.

 

[CassCats]

Make relatively easy pets though, if you like insects.

That things "tail" is actually it's breathing tube lol

 

[Uberhoust]

Water Scorpions are absolutely terrifying. They grow up to 4 inches. And eat fishes much larger.

Speaking from experience they have a nasty bite too, that is if they are the same as the Giant Water Bug (family Belostomatidae).

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Actually that reminds me. There are some cool insects that work too. Water beetles are actually pretty neat. My son kept one last year. Named him Mini Muto because he looked like that monster Muto from the Godzilla series. Not overly difficult to care for either. He ate mealworms and crickets we fed him lol


Some macro photos of the one my kid found.

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And a video
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A tight lid would be recommended though. They can fly.

But hadn't even considered invertebrate options.

A giant water bug! We used to see those in our pond. I concur that they're a bit terrifying and absolutely cool. One would make a fascinating subject in a small tank, no question. Or two, if you want to have a mini "Trials of Life" documentary right there in your own house. Have a tight lid, though.

Take 3 five gallons pail, go out to your favorite river, during the good season.

Bring home:
1 bucket with soil, rocks and wood
1 bucket of plants
1 bucket of water

Put everything in the tank in the most obvious order. wait until things settles a bit. Start filter.

And wait to see what will come out of that

I completely agree with this. Most places are going to have some very interesting inverts that are free for the taking. Most will do great in a 10g too. Invert tanks are great fun.

 

[Herpin Man]

When I was a kid, I did some experimenting with a giant water bug.
First, I put it in a cup of water, and popped it into the freezer for a few days. Thawed it out, it survived.
Then, I put it in a jars with no water, and let it dry out in the sun for a few days. Added water, it survived.
Put it back in the freezer- it did not survive. But I am impressed with their resilience.
I know, I know- it’s a wonder I didn’t grow up to become a serial killer.