Hi everyone I was referred to this site by some friends when I had questions about setting up my first tank and this place has been a great resource. I've been lurking here for a few weeks and I read "The Simple Guide To Freshwater Aquariums." Here's what I have going on right now:
Traditional 10 gallon tank
Aqua Tech filter (mounts off the back on the outside)
Heater (set to 78)
Hood with one 15w flourescent light
15 lbs. substrate
1 Anubias
1 other live plant, don't know the name, taller with big leaves
I let it cycle for a few weeks before adding 3 white clouds. I left them for another couple weeks and they seemed to do fine, water parameters stayed constant. About 1 week ago I added 3 more white clouds, I heard they like to be kept in schools and 2 tiger barbs. I went with the white clouds first just because I heard they are pretty hardy and good for starting a tank. I like the tiger barbs much more now and know that they can be aggressive so they should be kept in a school. Anyways, everyone seems to get along, the barbs don't pick on the white clouds, they seem to pick on eachother instead. Today I've noticed that one is hiding in the corner and starting to lose some color. I think it may be because he is being picked on by the other barb. I'd like to maybe get more tiger barbs, say 8 total, and possibly return the white clouds if that's even possible.
Traditional 10 gallon tank
Aqua Tech filter (mounts off the back on the outside)
Heater (set to 78)
Hood with one 15w flourescent light
15 lbs. substrate
1 Anubias
1 other live plant, don't know the name, taller with big leaves
I let it cycle for a few weeks before adding 3 white clouds. I left them for another couple weeks and they seemed to do fine, water parameters stayed constant. About 1 week ago I added 3 more white clouds, I heard they like to be kept in schools and 2 tiger barbs. I went with the white clouds first just because I heard they are pretty hardy and good for starting a tank. I like the tiger barbs much more now and know that they can be aggressive so they should be kept in a school. Anyways, everyone seems to get along, the barbs don't pick on the white clouds, they seem to pick on eachother instead. Today I've noticed that one is hiding in the corner and starting to lose some color. I think it may be because he is being picked on by the other barb. I'd like to maybe get more tiger barbs, say 8 total, and possibly return the white clouds if that's even possible.
