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Posted 6/20/2008 6:47:11 PM
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I have an old 10 gallon tank that I want to get going again. I was thinking of getting 1-2 Dwarf Gouramis, 3-4 Panda Cories, and maybe some Neon Tetra. Do you think this setup will work? If not, does anyone have any suggestions? 
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Posted 6/20/2008 8:13:51 PM
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It's pushing the stocking limits just a bit, but I think that would be fine. I'd do one dwarf gourami (two males may fight in such a small tank, and females typically are not sold in stores because they are pretty boring looking...just gray/silver), six neon tetras, and three panda cories. Are you going to fishless cycle? I highly recommend it.

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Posted 6/21/2008 9:44:14 AM
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The tank has already been running for a while with no fish. Thanks for the advice. I think I'll try that setup. 
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Posted 6/21/2008 4:03:16 PM


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Have you been providing an ammonia source? Cycling a tank doesn't just mean running it without fish for awhile. Hailey's got an excellent article on cycling around here somewhere, if you need it.

20 gallon long
Lionhead - Kiko
Calico Lionhead - Little Bean
29 gallon
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Black Moor - Damian
Calico Ryukin - Serafina
2.5 gallon
male betta - Pirate
10 gallon planted
minnow, betta, guppy
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Posted 6/23/2008 11:41:51 AM


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Hello,

Just out of couriousity, what is the gph of the filter you are using and what type of filter is it.

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MOA

"Tears aren't a sign of weakness, they're a sign of poor plumbing."

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Posted 7/4/2008 11:28:37 AM


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That sounds like a lot of fish for a 10 gallon tank. 
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Posted 7/5/2008 8:26:37 PM


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I agree with hailey.    nuff said

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