stocking 10 gal

[matt52592]

i have a new 10 gal tank that has been filtering for about 4 days now. all i have in it is a beta, substrate, artificial plants and decor. i am looking to add in some new fish. possibly a school of tetras, an algae eater of some sort and a "showcase fish". any ideas of what to put in and also should there be any concern with the beta and the new fish

[sneasle]

Bettas can often be very aggressive (since I'm assuming you have a male).

10g is rather small buy you have some options. There was a nice thread stickied with good options but I think the forum reset whipped it out.

For yours, if you want to stick with the betta you may be able to get away with some shrimp/algae eaters/ or some other bottom dweller. I think that previous thread listed shrimp and dwarf frogs as a good choice.

If you would rather go the route of schooling fish you could probably have one school of a smaller tetra (like neons) or guppies and be ok, just beware of the free lovin' lifestyle of the guppies. You could add a few (2-3) bottom dwellers in this tank as well.

Just some ideas, but with a smaller tank your options are much more limited and it is very very easy to overstock and problems associated with over stocking will appear much much quicker.

[JustOneMore20]

I would choose either some bottom dwellers or a school of tetras or rasboras to go with the betta. The betta is a showcase type fish.

Harlequin rasboras are good as are Lemon tetras, Ember tetras, or Cardinals. Those aren't the only options though, but pretty good ones. Choose something that stays around an inch.

I would skip the algae eaters...you don't necessarily need them. If you want the bottom dwellers, then skip the school, since most bottom dwellers small enough for a 10g need a group. Small Cories (those less than 2 inches) would be ok....get atleast 5.

[matt52592]

Originally Posted by JustOneMore20

I would choose either some bottom dwellers or a school of tetras or rasboras to go with the betta. The betta is a showcase type fish.

Harlequin rasboras are good as are Lemon tetras, Ember tetras, or Cardinals. Those aren't the only options though, but pretty good ones. Choose something that stays around an inch.

I would skip the algae eaters...you don't necessarily need them. If you want the bottom dwellers, then skip the school, since most bottom dwellers small enough for a 10g need a group. Small Cories (those less than 2 inches) would be ok....get atleast 5.

why dont u suggest an algae eater?? would shrimp maybe be a better solution to algae?

[trashion]

Most algae eaters are too big for a 10. Otos, the only algae-eating fish small enough for a 10, can be sensitive and aren't recommended for immature tanks. Some shrimp are great algae eaters (like Amanos) However, your best bet to combat algae is light stocking and copious water changes. Limit your lighting to 8-10 hrs a day, change a little water every week, and don't overstock..and you should have little to no algae problems.