Common questions

What fish can go in a 10 gallon tank together?

What fish can go in a 10 gallon tank together?

Danios as a whole are great choices for 10 gallon tanks. So also consider related species like the Pearl, Leopard, and Celestial Pearl Danios! Zebra Danios were also the first fish to be genetically engineered and brought into the hobby.

Can I have 6 tetras in a 10 gallon tank?

So using the simple mathematical formula: 10 Gallons/1.75 inches = 5.7 which is equivalent to 6 neon tetras. Therefore, you can keep 5-6 neon tetras in a 10-Gallon tank.

How many tetras can I put in a 10 gallon tank?

Remember, you can fit 7 Neon Tetras in a 10-gallon tank if they are each 1.5 inches long, but chances are that they will probably be around 1.6 or 1.7 inches long each, so to be safe, we would go with 6 of them per 10 gallons.

Can I have 15 fish in a 10 gallon tank?

If you like small, schooling fish, you can actually keep more than one inch of fish per gallon so long as your filtration is good, you aren’t overfeeding and you’re consistent with your water changes. 15 Zebra Danios or 10 Platies would be right at carrying capacity for a 10 gallon tank.

How many cichlids can I put in a 10 gallon tank?

Registered. You can fit exactly 0 African cichlids in a 10 gallon. You need to get a bigger tank or rehome those fish. Some of the smaller west African cichlids like Kribensis can be kept in 30-40 gallons, but most of the Malawi/Tanganyika fish need much more space.

How many fish can I put in a 10 gallon saltwater tank?

For small to medium fish, the rule is 2″ of fish for every 10 gallons of tank capacity. For medium to large bodied fish, the rule is 1″ of fish for every 10 gallons of tank capacity.

How many fish is too many for a 10-gallon tank?

Initially, aim for around one small fish per gallon of water, adding them in small groups every couple of weeks. Once the aquarium is mature and your skills are honed, you should be able to keep two neon-tetra-size fish per gallon.

How many mollies and tetras can I put in a 10-gallon tank?

It is recommended to keep at least 3-4 mollies in a tank, if not more. Generally speaking, the more the merrier assuming you have a big enough tank.

How many Mollies Can I put in a 10-gallon tank?

Ideally, you should have a 10-gallon aquarium for a molly fish. Depending on the species, you may add up to four mollies to the tank. For Sailfins and other larger mollies, however, you’ll need to arrange a 30-gallon aquarium. To live comfortably, each extra molly will require about 3 additional gallons.

How many fish is too many for a 10 gallon tank?

How many guppies can you have in a 10 gallon tank?

You can have between five to 10 guppies in a 10-gallon tank. If you’re setting up a breeding tank, use the ratio of one male to two females (and make sure you have another tank to transfer the fry into!) Guppies come in many different colors, the males being a lot more colorful than the females.

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Ruth Doyle