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Katie asked in PetsFish · 10 years ago

What kind of fish should i get? ?

I'm trying to figure out what kind of fish to get? I have a 10gal with a filter system and heater. I was thinking guppies but those make babies too fast, but I want colorful fish so maybe someone can give me some ideas. I'm also just starting out so something good for a beginner too! Thank you for your help.

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  • 10 years ago

    Platies

    Mollies

    Swordtails

    Zebra Danios

    Barbs

    Tetras

    PS: Dont go for a Betta Splenden (Siamese Fighter) because they are territorial and will not tolerate other fishes of their own size and colour. Though they are beautifully colourful, they will restrict your choices and options greatly. Also you can't put more than 1 male betta since they do nt tolerate other male bettas in their territory. Dont go for goldfishes either, since they will need more space once they grow to their adult size.

    Surf the net and figure out the species whose adult size is 2-3 inches.

    Even with your current tank volume, you won't be able to successfully keep more than 4-6 of the fishes I've mentioned above.

    If your is a new tank, I suggest you put in 2-4 Mollies as they are hardy fihes and will be excellent for cycling. Research more on 'cycling the tank'.

    Source(s): Experience
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    A Siames Fighting fish

    They can come in beautiful colours and can live up to 6 years :)

    Source(s): Own many species of animal sand fish :)
  • 10 years ago

    neon tetras are great fish maybe get a school of 6 or 7 also zebra danios or glofish are great school of 5 or 6

  • 10 years ago

    Goldfish

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  • 10 years ago

    get a couple mollies and platys. you can get guppies too but just males. (or females therenot as pretty though) usually theres a reason why people put amae and a femal guppy together.

    Source(s): owner of 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 orange, and 1 multi colored guppy. ( all males)
  • 10 years ago

    You can get mollies, platys and tetras (in groups of more than 6) or a male betta, by itself.

  • 10 years ago

    axolotl they r only like 35 bucks off the internet if you find the right people

  • 10 years ago

    Koi. There beautiful, live forever, and are baller status... Or piranhas

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