What types of fish should I get????

Question

I want more fish!!!!! I love fish!!!!! I have a five gallon that could fit 1-3 more fish, depending on size. I might get a 2.5 gallon or under, that would keep 1-3 small fish. What should I get for each tank???
And I want tropical fish for the five gallon, and nothing in general for the smaller tank. Please, NO tetras!!! I don't like them!!!! Something easier to care for. Give me new suggestions! Not "mollies, bettas, barbs!" I need NEW suggestions COOL suggestions! The fish need to only get 2.5 in. or under!!!! Give me websites!!!! Info!!!! Cheap fishies under 6$! Thanks!

Answer 1

Killifish come in some really nice color patterns and are small, comuntiy fish
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=1745
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Answer 2

Hello,

If your looking for hardy fish, it's hard to go wrong with Zebra Danios, tho they are a bit plain. Plattys are another easy to keep fish and are available in many different color forms. Or perhaps you'd consider some "ghost shrimp" for the bottom of the tank. They're not actually fish, but they add interest to any tank. Whatever you decide on, stay away from so called "painted" fish. Painted fish are artificialy colored, ussually by injecting them with large amounts of die. Not only do the colors fade, but the fish don't live as long or be as healthy.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, given your requirements (under 2.5 inches--smaller tanks), that rules out a lot of the 'cool' fish...as they need larger tanks.

You could always go with Platies...either the standard or Dwarf variety.

Platies are livebearers and come in tons of different variations and colors. They also stay under 3 inches (standard) and under 1.5 inches (dwarf).

http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile4.html

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

goldfish are cheap and go good in small tanks. i have 2 in my bowl.