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2 Glowlight tetras and one pristilla tetra. What else should I add?

I have a 10 g tank. Got two glowlights to start the tank. Two weeks later got a pristilla. Had him for a week now. I feel guilty because there aren't enough of each type. But I dont want to over load the tank while cycling. One glowlight is chasing the other, the pristilla seems lonely. I was hoping to get one more pristilla and some neons. Not sure how soon to get them and if this is the right choice. Im learning the folks at the fish stores dont know as much as fish owners online. My amonia is still fine, dont think its spiked and gone down yet. Need to get nitrate test though. Any thoughts. Tetras are new to me.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    For tetras to "really" be happy the need to be kept in groups of at least six of their own type, they are schooling fish after all. That said there are tons of tetras, and I mean tons! I will list some cool ones

    Von rios

    lemon

    blue kerri

    neons

    cardinals

    blue

    ember

    emperor

    peppermint

    green fire

    black phantom

    red serpae

    Those are the ones that come to my mind right away

  • dimes
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    not greater fish!! Your tank is already overstocked and the fish you do have in there are not like minded. you will desire to in no way shop a male betta with the different betta (male or lady). lady bettas can effectively be stored mutually yet with the intention to realize this, you will desire to have a minimum of 5 of them and a 20 gallon tank. Glowlight Tetras are training fish and can be stored in communities of 6 or greater and that they could additionally choose their own 20 gallon tank. My advice to you is to maintain the male betta and the snail interior the 5 gallon....this is totally stocked, eliminate the girls and the two get each and every of them their own 5 gallon tank or return them to the save if this is obtainable. If this is not then you definitely would desire to re-domicile them with somebody else. I additionally advise which you the two return or re-domicile the glowlights additionally. i'm sorry if this is no longer what you had to hearken to yet i had to be undemanding with you so which you will grant the final obtainable domicile on your fishies. good success!

  • 1 decade ago

    For good maintenance, get a small plecostomus and a small albino catfish. The pleco will eat a lot of junk and help keep your tank clean, as will the cat. However, if you pay attention to the catfish, you'll know about feeding. When the catfish comes to the top to eat, you're not feeding enough.

  • 1 decade ago

    3-4 Corydoras. very peaceful, fun to watch.

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