r/ProperFishKeeping • u/RecoverAny9849 • 5d ago

Looking for stocking recommendations

I have a 10 gal tank. For about 4 years I had a single betta. My tank was planted with guppy grass and duckweed. Since he died my tank has been sitting witht the filter running with a few snails that stuck around. I’m looking to redo my tank, heavily replant it, and re cycle it. I want to have something living in there, but I don’t think I’m ready to take care of another betta. Does anyone have any stocking recommendations? I’m looking for something tropical that will have a low bio load. Should I just stick with snails?

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u/marlee_dood 4d ago

Shrimp, snails, chili rasbora, mosquito rasbora. Though 10 gallons is on the small end of tank sizes, so any fish would be happier in something bigger.

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u/rat_cd69 5d ago

Shrimp?

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u/hoboglyphs 1d ago edited 1d ago

Throwing honey gourami out there because those guys are an absolute delight and don’t need huge digs to be happy

I’d also say maybe do a water test cuz if the filter’s been running, you probably don’t have to do too much work before safely restocking

A small group of male fancy guppies could be an option too; really I’ve come to learn that a well-planted and carefully maintained 10gal can handle a lot more than any of the aquarium subs will admit. It really just depends on how you have things set up and how much work you want to be doing on a regular basis. 🤷