Fish choice question

[trailmule]

A friend is looking to stock her 10 gal. and is looking for a small (2'' or less) fish that can be in small groups (2-4).

Any suggestions? Thanks!

-TM

 

[d3sc3n7]

I would say some tetras, glofish, some of the barbs, guppys. She has quite a few options.

 

[MissFishy]

3-4 male guppies are usually crowd pleasers. Get a variety of colors and shapes.

I would suggest 3-4 male guppies, 3-5 ghost shrimp, and a mystery snail. A nice colorful fascinating tank. After cycling it of course.

 

[d3sc3n7]

You just had to get the "Cycle" in there huh? LOL!

 

[alter40]

She is just looking out for him. New tank and new to fish, nobody wants to see him stock the tank and then have it crash.

 

[d3sc3n7]

OH NO NO NO! I was saying it was bad!!! Not at all...I'm glad MissFishy brings it up all the time! I just find it funny, that she has to be the one to mention it almost every time.

 

[MissFishy]

Someone has to do it!

 

[d3sc3n7]

This is true!! You know we love you MissFishy!

 

[trailmule]

=)

Would male guppies be okay with female bettas? I know they can be a bad combination with males..

Which types of tetras would work?

And MissFishy, their tank is cycling as we speak! =)

Thanks guys

-TM

 

[d3sc3n7]

Alot of tetras, Neon, Glowlight, cardinal, there are alot of small tetras (pretty much all of them)

Look them Up here

 

[trailmule]

Hmmm... I was under the impression that tetras had to be in schools of 5+ to be happy..Are there any that are the exception to this rule?

-TM

 

[d3sc3n7]

Well, they will be happy(er) in 5 or more...but you could easily have 4 with no problems. The large schools are for more of a safety issue than anything. That being said, if the tetras are the only thing in the tank...they have nothing to be afraid of.

 

[MikeS]

I really like the look of the Galaxy Rasbora (or more properly known as Celestial Pearl Danios Celestichthys margaritatus)

http://www.azgardens.com/images/Rasbora-Galaxy.gif

Only supposed to grow up to an inch.

btw - never bought from above website, just the only place I have see these fish. Thinking of getting a few myself.

 

[cchase85]

Celestial pearl danios (previously known as galaxy rasboras) would be good, except that they have a reputation of pretty much hiding all the time. From everything I have heard, they are possibly the least exciting fish to watch.

They do stay small though...

I would probably stick with tetras or guppies.

 

[trailmule]

Tetras aren't bad, and male guppies would be a good choice as well...

But she wants to have female bettas..... would male guppies be okay with them?

I heard that female bettas should be in groups of 1, or 3+. What else could she put in with 3 female bettas, and a few pygmy corys (which I turned her on to!)? Keep in mind that she will be very good with water changes etc... Kinda neurotic =) So she is willing to be slightly over stocked...

Thanks for all the advice!

-TM

 

[tom91970]

Celestial pearl danios (previously known as galaxy rasboras) would be good...

Ah, the Danio margaritatus...the fish with the name that changes every time you turn around.

As for the female betta with guppies the answer would be yes. I keep two females of each together in my 14g and they get along perfectly.