Jakeiscool

i need some help picking out a good combo of fish for my 10 gallon tank. i want some cory cats for sure but the others arent certain

bolivianbaby

What about a small school (4-5) of small (neon, endler's) tetras?

Jakeiscool

i like the neons and im also looking at some cherry barbs

bolivianbaby

Cherry barbs are very pretty.

How many corys were you thinking and do you know what species yet?

harpua2002

I'd choose neons over cherry barbs for a 10 gallon because they stay smaller. If you want cories, I'd suggest c. habrosus, pygmaeus, or panda. All stay small. You could keep 4-5 neons and 3-4 small cories.

Jakeiscool

i was thinking 2 spotted corys or 2 pandas so u think the tetras instead of barbs?

bolivianbaby

What about upping your corys to 3? The do better in schools. The pandas are sssooo cute. Yeah, neons are probably better for a 10 gallon, but gosh, those cherry barbs are just precious. My neons really like to be in groups of at least 5, so that would probably stock you.

Jakeiscool

ok thanx

Lucy

This would be a great combo for a 10g.

harpua2002

Thanks Lucy.

I forgot to add that you'll need to stock slowly even after your tank cycles. I'd start with the neons... cories can be even more sensitive in newly-established tanks IMO.

AlyeskaGirl

You can go with Cardinals instead of Neons.

Jakeiscool

neons and cardinals are so similar...im not sure wich to go with

Lucy

Neon's are smaller. For a 10g, that would be my choice.

Jakeiscool

ok. im gonna get 3 panda corys and 5 neon tetras

harpua2002

I agree with Lucy, again. Cardinal tetras do get larger than neons. I've kept some pretty large cardinals, LOL.

Jakeiscool, your stock list sounds awesome for a 10 gallon. Just take it slow and you'll be fine.