I have 2 adults and 2 juvies currently housed in a 10 gallon tank temporarily. I will have a 25 gallon long tank (3 feet long) ready for them in about 2 months. Will they be okay in the 10 gallon temporarily?
I have an extra 20 gallon that's empty that I could use but if I move the water and filter from my 10 gallon over to the 20, I'm afraid there might be cycling problems since it's twice the water volume even though the Filter on the 10 gallon is rated for a 20-50 gallon tank (Aquaclear 50).
What are your thoughts?
10 Gallon Tank Too Small??
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"spread out across the tank" its only 10 gallons there wont be a lot of spreading to be done
You'll be able to judge if its ok better than us - our zebs are feisty little buggers - any more than 5 in a 40gal caused problems - but others keep groups of 12 etc in a similar tank size with no problems...
Keep an eye on them and you'll be able to tell
You'll be able to judge if its ok better than us - our zebs are feisty little buggers - any more than 5 in a 40gal caused problems - but others keep groups of 12 etc in a similar tank size with no problems...
Keep an eye on them and you'll be able to tell
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Move them. You won't have cycling problems, that's basically a 50% water change. A 20 gallon tank will give them twice the water volume to potentially live through mistakes in. A 10 gallon tank is just too risky for fish worth that much, IMO.
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I hadn't read the bit about the 20 galBarbie wrote:Move them. You won't have cycling problems, that's basically a 50% water change. A 20 gallon tank will give them twice the water volume to potentially live through mistakes in. A 10 gallon tank is just too risky for fish worth that much, IMO.
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I agree with Barbie - even if you would be happier keeping the water from water changes for a bit and adding 25% new - its up to you but it shouldn't be a problem.
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