Hey everybody, I just got a 15 gallon aquarium from a friend and have been doing some research the past few days to try and get ready to set it up. It’s the second tank I’ve owned and although the last one was successful, it was about ten years ago and I just had cheaper fish and most were of the same breed.
I’ve picked out some fish that should be able to live together but since it’s a rather small tank, I wanted to get everyone’s opinion. First idea:
1 Male Betta
6 Zebra Danios
5 Neon Black Tetras
Water would be kept at 75 degrees with KH at 8 and a pH of 6.5
My plan was to work on cycling the water before doing anything, then add the Zebras to the aquarium first. If everything goes well, the Tetras next followed by the Betta.
I wasn’t in a position to go spend a ton of money which is why I hadn’t already purchased an aquarium myself but since I now have a tank and most of the equipment needed free of charge, I’m capable and willing to purchase whatever else is needed to set up the aquarium and then keep it very well maintained.
The fish are guaranteed to be well taken care of, I spend a lot of time on maintenance and try to continue learning about each type of fish as time goes by. Therefore, my question is more about compatibility and if anyone thinks my tank is just too small.
Thanks in advance,
Kollin Tra Daryk
I’ve picked out some fish that should be able to live together but since it’s a rather small tank, I wanted to get everyone’s opinion. First idea:
1 Male Betta
6 Zebra Danios
5 Neon Black Tetras
Water would be kept at 75 degrees with KH at 8 and a pH of 6.5
My plan was to work on cycling the water before doing anything, then add the Zebras to the aquarium first. If everything goes well, the Tetras next followed by the Betta.
I wasn’t in a position to go spend a ton of money which is why I hadn’t already purchased an aquarium myself but since I now have a tank and most of the equipment needed free of charge, I’m capable and willing to purchase whatever else is needed to set up the aquarium and then keep it very well maintained.
The fish are guaranteed to be well taken care of, I spend a lot of time on maintenance and try to continue learning about each type of fish as time goes by. Therefore, my question is more about compatibility and if anyone thinks my tank is just too small.
Thanks in advance,
Kollin Tra Daryk