New Fish And Compatability

Hi, new addition to 10 gallon tank. Just added a blue dwarf gourami. Nice looking fish. He is with 2 platys , but I think I will put the platys in my 5 gallon with 2 tuxedo guppys, then move the 4 neon tetras to the 10 gallon. Also got a jullI catfish I think it was called. Was wondering any thoughts about having 1 more nice fish with gourami and neon tetras ?

 

Okay so, you have a few stocking issues.

-The Neons are active schooling fish requiring 6 or more and a tank of at least a 20 gallon long.

-the JuliI Cory Catfish is an active schooling fish requiring at least a 20 gallon long.

-Platies need at least 10, definitely don’t move them to the 5.

 

The neons are only a inch long. They wouldn't be ok in a 10 gallon ? The 2 platies don't really do anything to the gourami just seem to bother him a little. I didn't know I need to keep that many.

 

Though the Neons are small, you can likely see how active they are.

 

ok, well if it was just the gourami what would be a another good sized fish that I can add?

 

Tbh, I don't think there are many. IMO, 10 is already pushing it for a dwarf gourami, especially with other fish, although I think alone or just with inverts is okay. Plus, juliI cories are schooling, you'd need at least 5-6 and they're also pretty active and would do much better in a 20 long. If your tank is at 80°F, it's a little high for neons (which should also be in groups of six or more but unless you're moving them, don't add to what you already have) and for juliis.

If possible, I'd give the platys a different tank and take out the neons and cories, and maybe try shrimp instead. I think it's be a lot better in the long run with fewer issues between the fish.

 

Of course, it's always advised to heed the advice of experts, but I've always believed it's important to sit and observe the tank for a good 20 minutes now and again. Be careful that your proximity to the tank isn't setting them off while you're observing too. Some fish that are normally very docile can become aggressive if they believe they're about to get fed. Anyway, observation allows me to make decisions regarding the addition and relocation of fish (I currently have 4 tanks).

 

Of course, it's always advised to heed the advice of experts, but I've always believed it's important to sit and observe the tank for a good 20 minutes now and again. Be careful that your proximity to the tank isn't setting them off while you're observing too. Some fish that are normally very docile can become aggressive if they believe they're about to get fed. Anyway, observation allows me to make decisions regarding the addition and relocation of fish (I currently have 4 tanks).

I agree, when adding fish I will sit and watch the fish for at least twenty minutes just to see how they respond, then again for the next few days. I don’t think the platteis and dwarf gourami would be an issue. I keep a dwarf gourami with multiple notorious fin nippers and he does just fine, everyone gives him a wide birth. I definitely wouldn’t add anything else to the tank though.