Stock Info

[Rhys_Pieces]

Hi I just set up a 10g and i would like to verify my stock. I have a pair of Kribensis, 4 rosy barbs, 2 guppy, 3 apple snails, and a shrimp. I am hoping for some info on this stock as if it too much or enough. Everyone seems ok at this time.

[Fishguy2727]

What filtration do you have? What is your water change schedule?

[Rhys_Pieces]

Presently i have a hob filter looking into introducing a cannister filter before the end of the month, (ordered just hasn't gotten here yet) I change approx 20%-30% every two weeks

[Lady Hobbs]

I think a canister for a 10 gallon is unnecessary. 40 gallons perhaps but not a 10 gallon. I also think you are about as stocked as you should go.

[Fishguy2727]

What canister is it?

I would increase the water changes to weekly, and maybe up the amount as well.

[Dave66]

Kribs get a bit too large for a 10 at four inches each, which'll make it pretty tight for the tankmates. Perhaps one of the little Aequidens (cuviceps would be a good choice at three inches) would be a better option.

[DaleJr08]

From past experience, two kribs in a ten gallon can be a bit of a hassle. If they ever breed, watch out lol. Breeding kribs can be pretty aggresive and your other fish may have a hard time staying away in a ten gallon. Also you can never go worng with a canister, unless your fish are having a hard time fighting the current. Hope I helped alittle.

John