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skatz

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I have only ever had male bettas, but recently I started researching into starting a larger tank. Since I'm in college living in a dorm room, I'm restricted to 10 gallons. I've been looking at Flame Tetras, and I like them a lot. I just know very little about what to do with tanks, what fish do best together, and what fish I can keep in that size tank. Any advice would be awesome, I'm kind of lost at where else to look.
 
Flame tetras will be nice in a 10gal. They, from my experience, like cooler water (72-74) so would be OK with Neons, who also like lower temps.
 
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With a betta you've probably never had one before, but you should get yourself a test kit to check your water parameters and make sure everyone stays happy, no matter what fish you decide on for your 10 gallon. Tetras are a good choice, mollys and platys are also easy to care for, or male guppies if you like the fancy tails similar to bettas. Once you do decide, don't forget to show us pictures!
 
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A male betta is great in a 10g, or maybe some neons, celestial pearl danios or rasboras. For more beta entertainment, you could do a small sorority of female bettas in a 10g. Just have lots of floating plants and decor so they don't bicker among themselves too badly.
 
A male betta is great in a 10g, or maybe some neons, celestial pearl danios or rasboras. For more beta entertainment, you could do a small sorority of female bettas in a 10g. Just have lots of floating plants and decor so they don't bicker among themselves too badly.
 
Thank you all for your help! I haven't yet gotten a tank, but I think I'm going to stick with tetras. It all depends on what I find at a local pet store! And I'll definitely post pictures once I have everything set up.

Since I have only had bettas, I've never had to deal with a filter before. Does anyone have any pointers on that part? Like, what kind of filter to get?
 
I would start with a hang on the back filter or HOB. They are relatively inexpensive and are easy to setup. I have had good luck with the whisper and marineland brands.
 
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Some dwarf rasboros would work as well.

You can check them out at theaquadicarts.com
 
Wow, thank you all! I picked up a tank today, I'm going to get plants and a filter this week and cycle the tank before I go pick out some fish!

My roommate decided to get on board and get her own, so I'm sharing all of your tips with her. Seriously, thanks for all of the advice!!
 
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