My 10 Gal Update

**BNR34RB26DETT** · 07-19-2010, 03:03 AM

well, im a noob when it comes to aquariums. i have a pet corn snake but im sure i have a lot to learn in the aquarium world.
so, im gonna keep you guys and girls updated with my tank progress. its only a 10 gal but my room is small and i thought its a good size to get started with.

i post up pictures. feel free too comment.
if im doing something WRONG, please TELL ME!
Im here to learn.

So, here is a little update to my tank
reflection in the tank is candle fire haha

10G tank
Aquaclear Power Filter 30 (yea i know. its 30gal. 150 GPM)
Play sand

Amazon Sword plants (2)

Otoniclus
Zebra Danio (2)
Snails
Golden Mystery Snail (2)

so this is my list for now!
so far so good. and im LOVING IT!

im looking to put in some blue fishes.
if there are any good suggestion, let me know!
i love electric blue johanni but i hear they are aggressive...

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Peacock Fern
Zebra Danio 2 more
Ghost shrimp (3)

**jakko32** · 07-20-2010, 03:40 AM

looks good mate

**Pleco380** · 07-20-2010, 03:43 AM

Nice looking tank!

**troy** · 07-20-2010, 05:06 AM

The peacock fern and the plant in the front of the last photo are not aquatic plants.

**FishGirl-Seattle** · 07-20-2010, 05:36 AM

Very attractive tank! When the non aquatic plants start to fade (they will melt) you will need to replace them - some hang on longer than others - but you will know when it's time. Love seeing that test tube in that last picture

Where are you in your cycling, or have you already completed it? If you want a pretty blue fish you might consider a Betta, it should get along with your Danios and Otto and is an easy fish to keep.

**SunSchein89** · 07-20-2010, 06:54 AM

Looks like that last plant may be a gold or white ribbon. Sold by petco and other stores I'm sure. It will rot like others said if that's what it is, but it will be a good few months. If you're looking for something more permanent, you may want to start looking into some other plants. Try some hygrophilia compacta, also sold by petco; it is a broad leaf plant that grows well in low light. Speaking of light, what kind of light are you running on that tank? Lookin' good so far, anyway

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**rich311k** · 07-20-2010, 10:17 AM

Looks like a nice start, once you get the bog plants removed and replaced you will off and running. You did a nice job arranging your decor.

**Lab_Rat** · 07-20-2010, 07:54 PM

It's a good start.

You def don't want a johanni in a tank that small. They need a 4' tank minimum and should be kept with other mbuna. It would shred your current fish and your plants as well. There are some bluish strains of platies, or neons/cardinals can add some blue as well. Neons would be better size wise for a 10g than cards.