Newbie Here!!

[Ska Samurai]

Hey everyone, I've been lurking in the shadows for a while, but i finally decided to post. I am looking for a little advice. I have 2 10 gal glass aquariums. Both of which are empty at the moment. I have kept basic fish in the past, but I'm ready to upgrade to something a little more exciting. My last fish was actually a feeder goldfish that I somehow kept alive for 4 years.

So what I'm really getting around to is that would love for some input on what kind of fish I should raise, how to set up a successful tank, and how to maintain a healthy environment for my fish. At this point I am pretty much open to anything.

I know you usually keep giant, fancy fish around here, but everyone has to start somewhere.

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Shrimp are great critters if you haven't tried them.
I also like the colorful species of killifish.
Some Tanganyikan shell-dwellers can be kept in a 10g.
And if you are adventurous enough go for a yellow-headed jawfish in a sw aquarium.

OH! And dwarf puffers are also a sweet choice!

 

[EastBay]

First off, get rid of those 10s and get something bigger!

 

[Ska Samurai]

First off, get rid of those 10s and get something bigger!

I'd love to, but right now money is a little tight. I miss keeping fish, though and I wanted to get back into it. I'm just tired of guppies and boring Petsmart fish. Don't worry though, I've been adamantly searching through craigslist for something new.

 

[Undertheradar]

get two siamese fighting fish one in each tank would be good entertainment

 

[Fat Homer]

Celestial Pearl Danios would be a nice addition in a small planted tank?

Shrimp as mentioned would be cool... cherry reds could be a starting point?

Dwarf puffers have a lot of personality and would learn to beg for food....

 

[Ska Samurai]

Thanks, everyone. I'm really thinking about getting a dwarf puffer now. I hope they're not too hard to take care of.