First timer need assitance

[Artist with a betta]

what abut those bottom feeders like you see at Walmart that are always sucking on the glass?

[ChoclateBetta]

Otos are a no. CAEs are a no. Plecos are a no.

[Artist with a betta]

snails?

[eatmice2010]

ya the best i pleco i would even consider to put in a 10g is a Queen Arabesque pleco and thats pushing the limits there. There maxinum length is some where around 4 inches.

[Artist with a betta]

Originally Posted by eatmice2010

ya the best i pleco i would even consider to put in a 10g is a Queen Arabesque pleco and thats pushing the limits there. There maxinum length is some where around 4 inches.

yea that's too big i just want something small.

[ChoclateBetta]

No Plecos in a 10G. Theres size,bioload,activity level,diet,reproduction.

[eatmice2010]

ChoclateBetta one zebra and a betta is alright, i have a gold fish, two loaches and a male betta in biotope lite 10g tank. and it does perfect

[ChoclateBetta]

The smallest goldfish need 30Gs. Zebras need a school of 5 in a 20G.

[Hopelessaddict101]

Wait - perhaps I'm getting confused with the conversions. I don't use gallons I use litres. How big EXACTLY is a 10 gallons?

But, yeah, my honest mistake sorry. No Pleco in a 10 gallon. Maybe some snails, or neon (but only if you are to be feeding him a sufficient amount and he isn't aggressive).

[Hopelessaddict101]

Originally Posted by ChoclateBetta

The smallest goldfish need 30Gs. Zebras need a school of 5 in a 20G.

ChoclateBetta, you are right, certain fish DO need certain sized tanks. But some people cannot afford to have the pristine size that they do best in. But I do agree.