[michaelxbarton]

i have a 10g planted and i want some neon tetras and harlequin rasboras? could i do 6 of each and 2 or 3 otos?

 

[kevmo911]

That's a little on the high side, but not horrible. I'd keep up on the water changes, though. I have about 24 neons and harlequins in a 25g, very heavily planted tank, and it usually looks pretty crowded, even with the neons all hiding down in the plants.

You might do better to stick with one type of schooling fish (maybe 8 neons *or* harlequins), and then add some bottom-dwellers for variety. Shrimp, cories, otos, etc. No plecos - a 10g is just too small.

 

[michaelxbarton]

alrighty. 8 harlys, 2 otos and a bajillion cherry shrimp. ill have a load of plants, i have a medium/high light, CO2 system, aqua soil substrate Aquatop cf-300 canister with ceramic rings, bioballs, carbon and fluval water polish pads

 

[Bettacrazy]

I would get a few more otos as they like to be in groups

 

[jkan0228]

I would get a few more otos as they like to be in groups

I wouldn't get a few more otos. Probably stick with 2 max since they have a HUGE appetite and unless you have like lots of algae that they can actually eat, then they'll starve and go bye bye....
I currently have 43 harlequins in my 95G.... Looks pretty crowded to me.. But I have a built in sump which takes some space...

 

[michaelxbarton]

i can get 10 for $21 at my lfs. so i might get 10 harlys. if its too much give a few to my parents

 

[jkan0228]

You should be fine with 10. Is this a heavily planted tank?

 

[michaelxbarton]

You should be fine with 10. Is this a heavily planted tank?

it will be. i am getting a ton of plants in a few days and will probably buy more plants lol

 

[jkan0228]

Then you should be fine.