I’ve been reading a bunch of threads about 10 gal stocking ideas for beginners. I’m trying to decide what fish to get, and I’m on a budget!
I am not a complete beginner. I’ve done a lot of research and I’m getting into the swing of tank keeping. I still don’t have it completely down pat, though.
I have a heater for the tank.
What do you guys think? I need easy, forgiving fishies that would look beautiful.
- 5 White cloud minnows, maybe an additional tank mate of a diff species?
- 5 male guppies, an additional tank mate? Are guppies actually hardy enough for a beginner tank? They appear a little weak to me.
- 1 betta (rather not)
- 1 dwarf gourami, an additional tank mate that he wouldn’t murder?
- 5 cherry red shrimp? I have absolutely no algae in my tank though. All the plants are artificial. The shrimp wouldn’t have any yummy algae to eat 
Could I possibly transfer algae from a friend’s tank into mine?
I really like shrimps!
- 5 Danios
- 5 rasboras
-6 neon tetras? I heard their fragile though. Some say they’re hardy, some say they’re not due to inbreeding. What ARE they?
Any other fish ideas? I’ve only had experience with bettas so far (in bowls and in tanks).
Tell me your experiences!
Thanks a bunch!
Aren’t dwarf gouramis related to bettas? I thought they were on the violent side and would benefit from not having many tank mates.
Guppies and a dwarf gourami could work? That’d be awesome.
By the way, all your answers are very helpful 
Wow, do much feedback! Thanks peeps.
Dave, I’m liking the idea of danios. And those glofish are spanking awesome.
I’m hesitant to use neons… some people say they’re hardy, some people say they’re sensitive.
White clouds seem hardy. Yeah?
Would a dwarf gourami work with WCMM and danios? or would I have to deal with a fishy murderer?
