shrimpleaf Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Tank measurements: 24 inches long, 14 inches wide, 7 inches tall Sand / Gravel substrate 9 species of plants (at least two of each) I was thinking of keeping either 9 WCMM's, 6 pygmy cory's, or 3 rainbow shiners. I'm also open to ricefish it anyone says its a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I would be worried about jumpers in such a shallow uncovered tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Payne Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I like the pygmy corydoras route. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meep556 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 A lid could help a ton with jumpers in a shallow tank. I like to get a green house panel from Home Depot. They come in 24x48 inch panels. It cuts easily, and light passes right through so there isn’t any issue with it blocking “good” light out. I keep a couple panels in the basement for when I need them. Make sure to share some pics when it’s all set up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 For that size tank, white cloud minnows would be great, but a lid would probably be needed, agree with @Meep556, house panels from the Home Depot would work great. If you have a hob you can cut a hole in it for it. Or sponge filter just a tiny hole for tubing. @shrimpleaf. I vote WCMMs, or Pygmy’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 My thread has the type of panels that have been mentioned. I had to go custom because of the tank I have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube_Goldfish Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I used the polycarbonate greenhouse panels mentioned above. I was able to cut them to size and add cutouts for wires and filters and whatnot using just a box cutter (though it did use up a whole blade). Plus they're designed for greenhouses, so they insulate against heat loss quite well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Neolamprologus Multifasciatus and no lids necessary. You can incorporate larger shells to have plants grow up and out. Just an idea. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastie Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/10/2024 at 5:11 AM, mynameisnobody said: Neolamprologus Multifasciatus and no lids necessary. You can incorporate larger shells to have plants grow up and out. Just an idea. One will soon have issues with overpopulation and aggression in such a small tank with multies. I have similar but higher for my group of pseudomugil luminatus, they are great but also jumpers. Clown killifish, same story, look awesome, utilize mostly the top but some lower parts of the tank too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 @beastie you will need to intervene eventually but it definitely can be done. Where I live I can sell off multies almost easier than any other fish and they aren’t cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I have seen all the species you listed jump. Celestial pearl danio (Danio margaritatus) or Danio erythromicron (Emerald dwarf danio. Both are lower level dwellers. I’ve never had any of mine jump. They are small and would enjoy your shallow no lid 10 g. Two of my favorite fish to watch. Can also be kept without a heater if you room does not fall below 70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOtrees Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/9/2024 at 8:53 PM, Rube_Goldfish said: I used the polycarbonate greenhouse panels mentioned above. I was able to cut them to size and add cutouts for wires and filters and whatnot using just a box cutter (though it did use up a whole blade). I use a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade. Works great, highly customizable for the tank needs (filters, cords, airlines etc). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I would consider a small group of kuhli loaches, unless you want to try something new. In that case, perhaps a rainbow goby? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/10/2024 at 11:21 AM, Kunersbettas said: I would consider a small group of kuhli loaches, unless you want to try something new. In that case, perhaps a rainbow goby? A great big group would be great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 If you do end up having a lid, then you could go with killifish. That tank would be great for pretty much any common variety. You could have a school of clown killis with some shrimp on bottom. You could go with a pair or small group of Aphyosemion Australe, Aphyosemion striatum, or Fundulopanchax Gardneri. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 (edited) A school of dwarf, chili, Phoenix, or strawberry rasboras could be a good idea. I havent had mine jump ever and they have been very fun to watch. A sparkling gourami could also be cool. Edited June 12 by JS Fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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