hello everyone , im new to the fish scene , i have a 10 gallon tank(i know its small) its cycled , i have 3 tiger barbs and 1 albino cory, i would like to have 1 more fish to put in , is there any 1 fish that could survive on its own without having any other of the same species. thanks for any help
Just 1 more
- Thread starter rtman
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Really, the fish you have aren't suited to a tank that small, and should be returned. If you got any more fish, I'd say at least 2 more cories.
I'd trade out the barbs for either some tetras or some guppies. don't forget tetras need decent sized groups to school and be happy.
I would get 2 more tiger barbs and/or 2-3 more albino cories. Tiger barbs need to be in at least a school of 5 so they don't go nuts with the fin-nipping and the cories don't like to be alone. But if you want, you could put the smallest of platy species in there: sunset dwarf coral platy. I have so many now lol.
Yes I agree that tiger barbs need more space...Id say 30 gallon minimum. Cramped fish will get more aggressive and with tiger barbs that especially isnt a good thing.