Help Please* Standard Aussie wall aquarium

[aznvietboi098]

Supp, i just got a standard Aussie wall aquarium and i was wonder, what kind of fish could i house in it?
The dimension of the aquarium is 44.5" x 25.6" x 4.5".
Heres the site of the aquarium, http://aussieaquariums.com/standard.html
It only holds like 9.5 gallons of water so i was wondering if it would be ok to house some cichilids, tiger barbs, tetras, or other kinds of fish.
Would the fish grow to big for the aquarium?
and which fish would get along in a community?
Please help, im kinda new to this fish thing so yea lol

Thank you in advanced :]

 

[Stargazer53]

Hello! Welcome to Aquaria Central. I'm sure others will chime in but I think tiger barbs will get too big for a tank that is barely 10 gallons. Cichlid-wise, maybe a pair of Bolivian or Blue Rams, or even a pair of Apistogrammas. Neon Tetras? Endler Livebearers? Do you plan on doing a planted aquarium? I would write down your ideas and compile a list of what you have in mind and get a basic plan organized. And if you have any questions along the way, ask away. We're all here to help.

 

[Pearl]

Hmmm... So let me get this straight. This aquarium is long, tall and thin? I'm just trying to picture it. That said, a ten gallon tank is still a ten gallon tank, meaning you could probably keep guppies or a betta with a few neon, cardinal or glow light tetras. Still, I imagine a tank that narrow would be hard to aquascape or clean.

It just seems like a bad design to me.

 

[aznvietboi098]

@StarGazer53
Hey, Thanks For the welcome :], i was planning on just having it white gravel, Nice and Simple haha. How many fish do you think would be appropriate for the aquarium?

@Pearl
yeaa aquarium is long, tall, and thin. there is a picture of the aquarium in the link i posted too.

 

[Stargazer53]

No prob! Hmm....I think if you added a few live plants with that white gravel, it would not only be beneficial for your fish (plants provide oxygen, good bacteria, and can inhibit the growth of algae) but would also provide aesthetic beauty.

In regards to how many fish, there is a one inch per gallon rule that is recommended but is not completely necessary if you keep the tank in tip-top condition (water changes, tank maintenance, etc). But I most note that it is important that you do not overstock too heavily. Also, I don't know if you've had tanks before, but make sure you start your "cycle". You can read about it in this forum at the very top or here ---> http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84598

 

[7itanium]

I would personally never buy a tank that thin...

I would stay away from anything aside from maybe a couple female bettas (or 1 male) or maybe some guppies or endlers

 

[petluvr]

No prob! Hmm....I think if you added a few live plants with that white gravel, it would not only be beneficial for your fish (plants provide oxygen, good bacteria, and can inhibit the growth of algae) but would also provide aesthetic beauty.

In regards to how many fish, there is a one inch per gallon rule that is recommended but is not completely necessary if you keep the tank in tip-top condition (water changes, tank maintenance, etc). But I most note that it is important that you do not overstock too heavily. Also, I don't know if you've had tanks before, but make sure you start your "cycle". You can read about it in this forum at the very top or here ---> http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84598

An inch per gallon "rule" is bunk IMHO. Go with shrimp
P.S.
WOW those things are expensive :screwy:

 

[Stargazer53]

An inch per gallon "rule" is bunk IMHO. Go with shrimp
P.S.
WOW those things are expensive :screwy:

LMAO.....I think so too. That's why I told him it's not strictly necessary, hehe. I don't think I've ever strictly followed the inch per gallon rule (*disclaimer: I do not recommend you crazy overly stock your tank*).

And yes, this tank IS expensive. Which is why all of us of here should help this newbie (regardless of whether or not we like the design) because this design is what he'll be working with.

 

[aznvietboi098]

Hmm Thanks for all the advice everyone!, i was planning on cycling over winter break when i had time so yea, ill take the plants advice into consideration and read more into plants, this is my first tank so yea; my knowledge on aquariums is minimal. This tank was also a gift so im trying to work with its odd specs lol.

 

[LeahK]

maybe a couple female bettas (or 1 male) or maybe some guppies or endlers

And, I'd add, don't underestimate the aesthetic effect that a group of male guppies can have. I was at the pet store the other day, and they have a new display tank--it's well-planted, and contains only male guppies of all different colors. Watching them dart around in the plants, with their iridescent bodies and multi-colored fins, was really pretty stunning.
And, with your tank being so small, guppies are a good choice.
Just don't get any females, or soon you'll be overrun with babies