just wondering is there any?
2007-06-10 17:23:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
IM NOT GOING TO TRY IT JUST WONDERING
2007-06-10 17:31:20 · update #1
The general rule is one inch of small, slim fish per gallon of water. As the fish gets bigger and heavier, the gallons per inch goes way up.
There are no huge fish you can keep in a 5 gallon tank. A nice betta and 4-5 neons would be a good mix in a well lit, planted tank.
Don't forget the filter and heater for them. They are tropical fish and need temps in the range of 78-82 degrees. Also, weekly partial (25-30%) water changes are a must to keep the water and fish healthy and happy. Be sure to use a dechlorinator when you add the fresh water.
Oscars are huge fish when adults (12-15 inches) and just one of them needs a 55 gallon tank to be kept properly.
2007-06-10 17:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A common pleco needs at least 55 gallons to be really healthy. Bala sharks can grow up to a foot long, so they are a definite no in a 20 gallon. Silver dollars can also get quite large, and do well in large groups, so they're a no too. All the fish you are wanting are too big for the size aquarium you have. Either upgrade, or choose some smaller fish. In my 20 gallon, I have eight tiger barbs, a bristlenose pleco, and a dwarf gourami. Try to remember the 1 inch of fish per gallon rule, and you should go by the adult sizes of the fish. Try taking the pleco to a local pet store, and they can rehome him for you. You might not get any money from them, but at least he'll have a chance of getting a bigger place.
2016-05-17 06:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by sally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a betta is the biggest thing that is going to be happy in 5 gallons --
i keep goldfish in a 5 gallon for unknown reasons -- i give them to a restaurant with a goldfish tank after a few months. the tank requires a lot of maintenance -- usually 50% water changes every 4-5 days.
2007-06-10 20:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already did try it. Goldfish are HUGE fish that you can put in a five gallon. But they will die, just like yours did, since they are too huge for that tank.
2007-06-10 19:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by boncarles 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By huge, an ambiguous term that means something is relatively large, I assume you mean a fish that is over a foot in length.
Your answer is none.
2007-06-10 17:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by rian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You been by maximum size they would fit in your aquarium comfortably? or by a huge fish you want to get it their so his spine develops wrong and you have to flush down the toilet?
Biggest you can fit in their is probably guppies or a Betta but thats pushing it also.
2007-06-10 17:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you had 3 neon's and 2 blue tetra's in there you put anymore in and the displacement is likely to reduce your water capacity to a cup full.
AJ
2007-06-10 17:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by andyjh_uk 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope.
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2007-06-13 14:08:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those fish at the aquarium are huge!
2007-06-10 17:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by tincerbell101 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope none.
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2007-06-10 17:41:21 · answer #10 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋