10 Gallon Fish Tanks

10 gallon fish tanks are normally 20″ x 10″ x 12″. This size is called the 10 gallon leader tank. It offers a great deal of flexibility:

  • Small enough to move around easily and place on a range of surfaces (as long as they are relatively stable – it has a filled weight of 111 lbs)
  • But large enough to open up a range of options for what to keep in your tank

Below you’ll find a range of 10 gallon starter tanks as well as some stand options should you wish to keep your tank on a stand rather than a counter, table or desk. Hopefully you find a combination that is right for you!

10 Gallon Fish Tank Starter Kits

Aqueon 10 Gallon Aquarium LED Kit

Aqueon Fish Tank Aquarium LED Kit, 10 GallonA Little Bit Fishy Score: 4.5/5
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The 10 gallon Aqueon Fish Tank Aquarium Kit comes complete with everything you will need to get your aquarium set up. Apart from the water and fish of course! It’s low profile full hood contains vibrant cool white LED lighting to bring your aquatic environment to life. The filter is a QuietFlow 10 LED PRO power filter. One certain benefit of this filter is that it has a red LED light that flashes to indicate when it’s time to change the cartridge. The kit also comes with a 50W preset heater to keep your aquarium temperature at a constant 78 degrees which works well for most tropical fish. In addition, the kit comes with premium fish food, water conditioner, fish net and a stick-on thermometer.

Overall the Aqueon 10 gallon fish tank is a great way to get started. Easy to set up and no running around trying to buy the right filter, heater or other accessory. It arrives well packaged and is easy to set up. One drawback is that the hood is a little disappointing because it’s so closed off, but this is minor in relation to the overall value for money that the aquarium offers.

10 Gallon Fish Tank Stands

Imagitarium Brooklyn Metal Tank Stand

Imagitarium Brooklyn Metal Tank Stand - for 10 Gallon AquariumsA Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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The Imagitarium Brooklyn Metal Tank Stand is designed for 10 gallon fish tanks. It is made made from steel and have a sleek and modern, black finish. Once nice feature is that is has adjustable feet on the bottom of each corner which enables you to ensure that the stand is completely level before adding your tank.

Overall the stand from Imagitarium is of sufficient quality given the relatively low price tag. There are, however, higher quality options on the market should you wish to spend a little extra to get a 10 gallon fish tank stand of the highest quality.

Aquatic Fundamentals AMZ-102102 10 Gallon Aquarium Stand, Black

Aquatic Fundamentals AMZ-102102 10 Gallon Aquarium Stand, BlackA Little Bit Fishy Score: 4/5
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The Aquatic Fundamentals AMZ-102102 10 gallon fish tank stand has a power coated finish. It is easy to assemble out of the box. It comes with decorative metal curls on the sides and has dimensions of 20.9″L x 27.8″H x 11″ W.

The composition of the stand is reasonable for the price. However, be aware that it is not the most sturdy piece of furniture. If you have children or animals that are likely to bump into the stand it may be worth considering the Ameriwood oak stand instead.

Ameriwood Home Flipper 10 Gallon Aquarium Stand, Black Oak

Ameriwood Home Flipper 10/20 Gallon Aquarium Stand, Black OakA Little Bit Fishy Score: 4.5/5
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The Ameriwood Home Flipper 10 gallon fish tank stand is one of the highest quality stands of this size available on the market today. It is made of Laminated MDF and particleboard and has a classy appearance. One very nice feature of this stand is that it can be turned upside down to give a larger top – one that will fit a 20 gallon fish tank!

In addition, there is a cabinet and two open spaces in which you can either keep fish food etc. or display photographs or other paraphernalia. Overall, the Ameriwood Home Flipper 10 gallon fish tank stand is the best that we have come across. And would recommend it over other options.

How Many Fish in a 10 Gallon Fish Tank?

The general rule for fish tanks is that you should have a maximum of 1 inch of fish (length) for every gallon of water. Some people extend this to 1.5 inches with success, but it is not generally recommended. Bear in mind that the 1 inch of fish per gallon of water is based on the fish at their fully grown size. Not the size that you buy them at!

It is therefore recommended that you have a maximum of 10 inches of fish in a 10 gallon fish tank. If you want a little more capacity consider either a 20 gallon or a 30 gallon fish tank.

Fish For 10 Gallon Fish Tanks

As discussed above, it is best to limit your fish to about 30 inches in total length when constructing a 10 gallon fish tank. This could be made up in a range of ways, such as:

  • 8-10 Neon Tetras in a 10 gallon fish tank. These are commonly used in fish tanks due to the vibrant colors and being relatively easy to care for. Neon Tetras prefer to have plants to swim through / hide in. They will therefore work especially well if you were considering adding greenery to your tank.
  • 3 Dwarf Gourami in a 10 gallon tank. Dwarf Gourami can grow up to 3.5 inches. They are a little harder to care for than Neon Tetras. And are therefore better suited to those with some fishkeeping experience.

10 Gallon Fish Tank Dimensions

The standard dimensions of a 10 gallon fish tank are 20″ x 10″ x 12″. This equates to 51 x 25 x 30 cm in metric measurements. These tanks fit nicely on top of desks, a small stand or even on top of your kitchen counter.

A 10 gallon fish tank weights 111lbs when full (approximately 50kg). For a 10 gallon aquarium hood you will require a 20 inch by 10 inch design.

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