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    What else should i have



    ok its 10 gallon tank...i have a filter, heater, pool filter sand a couple of crappy rocks, thermometer, 1 goldfish, 1 pleco
    what else should i have for my tank...and also i hear people paint the back of the tank....
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  • #2
    Re: What else should i have

    Imagination...

    Black or blue paint on the back of the tank is nice to hide wires and tubes and all and might give your fish a sense of security.


    Some folks like to use clay flower pots for fish hideouts.  you might wanna look at some other fish tank deco at petsmart or your LFS.


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    • #3
      Re: What else should i have

      welcome.  

       everyone starts somewhere.   decor is personal taste and that can change as your interest grows.  

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      • #4
        Re: What else should i have

        I'd also get some different fish. Goldfish and common plecos will both quickly outgrow a 10 gal tank. The myth that fish will only grow to the size of the tank is way wrong. When fish do that it's called stunting and results in many health problems for the fish and a greatly diminished lifespan. Many lfs will take your fish in trade for some small tetras or livebearers.

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        • #5
          Re: What else should i have

          I agree with Wesley, swap out the goldfish for some livebearers. Be prepared to swap out the pleco for a smaller one once it reaches 5-6".

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          • #6
            Re: What else should i have

            Originally posted by Brownsnoutuk";p="
            I agree with Wesley, swap out the goldfish for some livebearers. Be prepared to swap out the pleco for a smaller one once it reaches 5-6".
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            • #7
              Re: What else should i have

              yea the pleco is already like 5 inches and im pretty sure its gonna keep growing....it was a hassle trying to get the pleco outta the tank.....and also whats GHAC
              also is there a special way to paint the tank or is it just normal...

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              • #8
                Re: What else should i have

                GHAC=Greater Houston Aquarium Club.
                Fish are people too, they just have gills.

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                • #9
                  Re: What else should i have

                  Acrilic paint & paintbrush work best for me but you can use an air brush if you have one or a spray can if you don't
                  The old rule is 1" of fish per gallon works but it does not mean one 10" fish in a 10g tank or even 2 - 5" fish.  Any pleco will be too big for that tank.  Try 5 fish that will not get bigger than 2" each or 10 that will get no larger than 1".  You should have some top feeders (mouth on the top of their head) (guppies, platties) some mid-level feeders (zebras, wt. mountain or neon tetras) and some bottom feeders (mouth on the bottom of their heads)(corrys, dwarf cats, or dwarf loaches) and  a pair O-cats to clean the green stuff that seems to grow everwhere..  
                                                                                                                                           
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                  • #10
                    Re: What else should i have

                    As fishboyt mentioned, GHAC stands for the Greater Houston Aquarium Club. You can find out more information about us at www.myghac.org and on this site by clicking here.

                    If you have any questions, feel free to email or PM me.
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