Thoughts/Recommendations/Etc. on my tank.

HammeroftheGods

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10G
1 Albino Corycat
1 Chinese Algae Eater
2 Peacock Eels
4 Angelfish

I've had this tank for almost a year, but have just recent gotten more serious about it. I inherited it from my little brother, and it's essentially just a beginner setup.

I just want to get some input on the tank, and get some suggestions from you guys.

I would love to get a larger, fancier setup, but I am just a poor college student and don't really have the time, space, or cash for such a thing.
 
:welcome: to AC!

I would suggest returning all but the corydoras. I'm sorry but the peacock eels, angelfish and CAE will quickly outgrow the tank in a short time. Two angelfish nevertheless will require you a 40g minimum. As cichlids, they also become aggressive when cramped for space. They can reach to 6 inches in body diameter with fins at a height of 12 inches and more which makes them less likely to turn around the 10g.

The Chinese Algae Eater can reach 10 inches despite being a slow grower with a nasty temperament. As they mature, they eventually lose their taste for algae and develop a taste for mucous membrane which is to say they will try sucking the slime coat of the other fish much to their annoyance. They will also harass smaller tankmates.

As for the peacock eels, they have the potential to reach 8-10 inches which is something you also do not want in such a small tank, let alone the fact they can eat smaller tankmates.

I would suggest adding more corydoras however sticking to about four and then some small species of tetras such as Hyphessobrycon amandae. If not, there are the celestial pearl danios (Danio margaritatus), Boraras merah, Boraras espei, Sawbwa resplendens and some pencilfish. I think that's all you can place in there. You have the option for sparkling gouramis if you really like them.

Good luck.:)
 
:welcome: to AC!

I would suggest returning all but the corydoras. I'm sorry but the peacock eels, angelfish and CAE will quickly outgrow the tank in a short time. Two angelfish nevertheless will require you a 40g minimum. As cichlids, they also become aggressive when cramped for space. They can reach to 6 inches in body diameter with fins at a height of 12 inches and more which makes them less likely to turn around the 10g.

The Chinese Algae Eater can reach 10 inches despite being a slow grower with a nasty temperament. As they mature, they eventually lose their taste for algae and develop a taste for mucous membrane which is to say they will try sucking the slime coat of the other fish much to their annoyance. They will also harass smaller tankmates.

As for the peacock eels, they have the potential to reach 8-10 inches which is something you also do not want in such a small tank, let alone the fact they can eat smaller tankmates.

I would suggest adding more corydoras however sticking to about four and then some small species of tetras such as Hyphessobrycon amandae. If not, there are the celestial pearl danios (Danio margaritatus), Boraras merah, Boraras espei, Sawbwa resplendens and some pencilfish. I think that's all you can place in there. You have the option for sparkling gouramis if you really like them.

Good luck.:)

:iagree: 100%
 
Nice looking set up, but a few issues with the stocking as already mentioned.
 
tanks look nice; kudos to you.

I would agree with the comments on stocking; sooner rather than later you're going to be fighting a battle on a number of fronts; compatibility and size being the issues. It is not going to be possible to maintain those fish healthily in a ten gallon.

But there are lots of options which also look well, and you will be enjoying healthy fish as opposed to fighting a loosing battle. Think about something like a dwarf 'flame' gourami, 6 - 8 harlequin raspora, and some small corydoras.
 
Nice tank but I agree, the stock is unsuitable for a tank this size. I recommend returning them all or plan on getting a larger tank.

For a 10 gallon look for:

Single betta and some snails or a few pygmy cories
A couple dwarf puffers
Honey or sprakling gouramis

there are actually quite a few options out there for you...:)
 
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