Now my friend gave me a 5 gallon tank (so small), What fishies should I put there?

Question

Thank you Elijah. I also sent you an e mail
So who could tell me what fish should I put in my fish tank?

My level is a professional fish keeper.....GOT IT. I already have 2 tanks which have 210 gallons each.

Answer 1

Depending on your level of experience, it will differ greatly. For a beginning fish keeper, the best choice would be a Betta and some shrimp like Ghost Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, Singapore Shrimp, or Bamboo Shrimp. If you are more experienced and can hold a steady pH and temperature in a small tank as well as keeping clean water, you may want to try a pair of shell dwelling Chichlds like Multis (but only for the VERY experienced with such a small tank). Email me if you have any questions.

Soop Nazi

EDIT: Goldfish are completely unsuitable for such a small tank! Common Goldfish will reach 1.5+ feet and live for more than 20 years and produce a LOT of waste, making them suitable for nothing less than 150 gallons, or better yet, a pond! Fancy Goldfish commonly reach 10 inches and should be kept in at least 15 gallons (preferably 20). Neon Tetras are schooling fish, and such a small group would be VERY stressful, leading to sickly, weak fish. If you want Neons, look into 7 Neons in a 10 gallon tank.

EDIT 3: Then I would definitetly suggest a pair of Shellies. Keep the water at about 80 degrees with a pH of 8 and use a finely crushed coral sand as well as 3+ shells with 2 inch openings, and you will end up with fry in no time! Good luck!

Answer 2

There are some wonderful killifish that can be raised and bred in a 5 gallon. The American Killifish Association and the Chicago Killifish Association are great groups and I'm sure there are several other Killifish groups as well. Search under FAAS I think it's .org they have a wide range of local clubs listed and you should be able to find a Killifish group in your area. Killifish eggs travel really well so if you do some research on which Killi you want they're fairly easy to buy and raise. Wonderful fascinating small tank fish that are well worth the effort.

Answer 3

a betta is the only good choice for this because most livebeares (platies, mollies,guppies) need to live in a ten gallon tank cause they poop a lot and need a cleaner tank than five gallons can offer, most tetras and danios are gregarious (they like to school in big shoals) and need friends which a 10 gallon can give but a betta can survive in a tank as small as one quart they don't really need a filter but if you put one in the tank it'll help you with the water changes (every 7 days w/o one and every 2 weeks with one)

Answer 4

ninjaaa is wrong about getting a Pleco they get very big 18 inches. Otos would be ok for doing some algae control.
Make sure the tank is cycled before you add any fish.
I have a 5.5G with UG filter AND HOB filter, with 7 danios, 2 cory cats and 8 cherry red shrimp with live plants.
And everyone is doing fine happy and healthy

Answer 5

Actually the killifish suggestion is quite a good idea, if you're looking to avoid the common betta set-up. They aren't easy to get your hands on, but killies are easy to keep in small tanks and generally easy to breed as well.

Check out the AKA for the different requirements and availability of the varous species:

http://www.aka.org/aka/modules/content/index.php?id=2

Answer 6

do NOT put goldfish..gold fish do best in large tanks or ponds because they can grow up to 6 inches i cringe everytime i see someone buy a small tank or a goldfish bowl and then want to buy goldfish,i think a betta would be good since they are suitable to live in small areas.bettas live in rice patties in thialand in the wild and dont have alot of room because of the roots.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

With a 5 gallon tank you can only put 1 fish in it. it takes 1gallon of water for each inch of fish. So if you have a 5 inch fish. That is all it can take without causeing orther fish to be starved for oxygen.
And what kind of fish were you thinking of buying. Agressive fish [oscars, convicts, --- ] or community fish like neons, guppies,----

Answer 9

Professional eh, Make a Saltwater Reef tanks for inverts.

Answer 10

Try a betta with a pair of guppys. Would be best if the tank is heated with a small filter, airpump and a plant or two as well

Dont even think about goldfish lol

OR tetras
OR danios