What type of Aquarium fish should I get?
Now, the aquarium i’m looking at is a All Glass Aquarium 10 Gallon Hexagon Black Tank (14 x 12 x 18") . What are some fish that could go in this tank? Saltwater or Freshwater?
And yes, I’m a first time Aquarium owner.
honestly I don’t recommend a hex for such a small tank. fish swim in levels, top, bottom, and middle. not many use all levels (this is where they usually swim… not saying a top dwelling fish will never rest on the bottom). when you have a tall tank, there isn’t much room for them to swim unless they use all levels… for most fish wide tanks are better than tall tanks. the fish that like tall tanks are fish like angels and discus. these fish need much larger tanks which is why I said hex tanks aren’t the best if you’re only getting a 10gallon.
of course, if you have your heart set on the hex, you can certainly find fish… but I will recommend a lighter stocking than normal.
something like 5 neon tetras and 4 kuhli fish?
anyway, I’ll recommend some good fish later with links. you’ll have plenty of time to do some research and decide while you cycle the tank! please, please, please read this thoroughly and then follow the directions before adding fish…
http://malawicichlids.com/mw01017.htm
now, anyway… I really suggest a small school of one type of fish who will use up more than one level and then something for the bottom
schooling fish:
neon tetras – http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/characidae/neon-tetra/100034.asp
black neon tetra – http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile51.html
glowlight tetra – http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/tetrafish/glowlighttetra.php
white cloud minnows – http://op5.triadinet.com/elmers/nlcatalog.asp?loc=nlitem.asp&args=sku|107
celestial pearl danio – http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+881+2768&pcatid=2768
bottom fish:
kuhli loaches – http://www.brettb.com/TropicalFish_KuhliLoach.asp
black kuhli loaches – http://www.brettb.com/TropicalFish_BlackKuhliLoach.asp
cherry shrimp – http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/shrimp/red-cherry-shrimp/
ghost shrimp – http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/inv/ghostshrimp.php
What are good places in Southern California to catch fish for your very own saltwater aquarium?
sounds like you are starting out.. it would be a good idea to begin with freshwater.. if you do a bit you reading you will see that people who jump into saltwater tanks end up wasting tons of money by killing lots of fish due to inexperience. Try to keep one inch of fish per gallon (keeping in mind that they will grow)
References :
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm
Freshwater for sure. Saltwater, much more expensive, technical and not really practical in a 10gal tank.
Also unless you are really short on space, go with a normal rectangular tank. It has more swimming space and surface area than the taller hexagon tank. The hex tank is OK if thats what you want, but put a couple less fish in it.
Type of fish? Small ones. Dwarf gourami, guppies, neon tetras, cherry barbs, dwarf cory catfish etc. Stick to fish that are peacefull and dont grow over 2" long. Not all shops even know the adult size of the fish they sell, and will happily send you away with fish that can grow to 18" long.
Ian
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honestly I don’t recommend a hex for such a small tank. fish swim in levels, top, bottom, and middle. not many use all levels (this is where they usually swim… not saying a top dwelling fish will never rest on the bottom). when you have a tall tank, there isn’t much room for them to swim unless they use all levels… for most fish wide tanks are better than tall tanks. the fish that like tall tanks are fish like angels and discus. these fish need much larger tanks which is why I said hex tanks aren’t the best if you’re only getting a 10gallon.
of course, if you have your heart set on the hex, you can certainly find fish… but I will recommend a lighter stocking than normal.
something like 5 neon tetras and 4 kuhli fish?
anyway, I’ll recommend some good fish later with links. you’ll have plenty of time to do some research and decide while you cycle the tank! please, please, please read this thoroughly and then follow the directions before adding fish…
http://malawicichlids.com/mw01017.htm
now, anyway… I really suggest a small school of one type of fish who will use up more than one level and then something for the bottom
schooling fish:
neon tetras – http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/characidae/neon-tetra/100034.asp
black neon tetra – http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile51.html
glowlight tetra – http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/tetrafish/glowlighttetra.php
white cloud minnows – http://op5.triadinet.com/elmers/nlcatalog.asp?loc=nlitem.asp&args=sku|107
celestial pearl danio – http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+881+2768&pcatid=2768
bottom fish:
kuhli loaches – http://www.brettb.com/TropicalFish_KuhliLoach.asp
black kuhli loaches – http://www.brettb.com/TropicalFish_BlackKuhliLoach.asp
cherry shrimp – http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/inv/ghostshrimp.php
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