compatibility question

markak15 · 07-31-2005, 02:25 PM

I have a well-established 10 gal tank that is home to a 4 stripe damsel and an emerald crab. I've been wanting to get another small fish, but am concerned the damsel won't tolerate it. anyone have experience housing a damsel with another fish in a 10 gal?

dobejazz · 07-31-2005, 10:08 PM

nope! sorry but maybe if you move the rocks before you release the new fish they will be on equal ground?

Loverotties · 07-31-2005, 11:51 PM

What's the other fish?

wharyat · 08-01-2005, 01:49 AM

Unless your keeping a fish only, or just softies; you're pretty much at your bio-limit.

Yes, what do you plan for another fish?

markak15 · 08-01-2005, 08:09 AM

I was thinking a pseudochromis or some kind of clown. I do weekly waterchanges so I think the tank should be able to handle 2 fish.

wharyat · 08-01-2005, 01:12 PM

Good to hear about the frequent water changes, should be fine.

Psuedo should be fine, both fish have pretty aggressive tendancies; don't worry if they fight the first few days. If they don't calm down within a week, you may have to remove one or the other.