Any fish suggestion for a 5 gal tank?

sambi7878 · 01-18-2006, 04:31 AM

Hello everyone! My friend just gave me a 5-gal tank last week. He's also a fish hobbiest but realized he doesn't need anymore the tank. Just want to ask you what type of fish I may have for the new tank. The tank is already completely set up now. Just need what fish to put in.

I've been also a fish hobbiest for long now. I have 2 flowerhorns, 5 shubunkins, 3 orandas, and 3 fantails. Now, I think I would like to have small types of fishes for the 5gal tank. maybe like tetras or barb? I want fish that doesnt grow that big like my others and fish that can be added in numbers. any suggestion that you may give will be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!!!

micstarz · 01-18-2006, 04:42 AM

bettas or mosquitofish. maybe killies?

It all depends on what equiptment you have, and how much time and money you are prepared to spend on it.

sambi7878 · 01-18-2006, 04:55 AM

Thanks micstarz!!! But im not yet familiar with the fish youve said. any website you can recommend so i can chesk on them there?

How many of them can i put in the 5 gal tank?

Mr Aquarium · 01-18-2006, 09:02 AM

http://www.aquahobby.com/e_gallery.php and maybe http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Other%20Stuff.htm

BlueMaxx · 01-18-2006, 10:10 AM

Love the Killifish!! Almost like a betta family.
Beautiful!

**Damon** · 01-18-2006, 11:49 AM

Killiefish are not like bettas. And there are a lot of different killies (Where's Larry-T when you need him?

) SOme killies would work but others need more room. Endlers are a good choice also.

ron v · 01-18-2006, 12:06 PM

Check out Heterandria formosa. Neat little fish. One of the smallest fish in the world..

**Damon** · 01-18-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ron v

Check out Heterandria formosa. Neat little fish. One of the smallest fish in the world..

My buddy has 7 of them. Cute little fish but can be hard to find.

kristian18f · 01-18-2006, 03:40 PM

You may be able to get a small school of neons and possibly a few ghost shrimp. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but I have neons in a 10 gal.

micstarz · 01-19-2006, 02:08 AM

wood shrimp?

you need a site recomended to you? ytou are already there!
http://www.fishforums.com :P

Yep mosquitofish I agree with you ron v

sambi7878 · 01-19-2006, 05:16 AM

Thanks everyone!!! I've checked on bettas and I think I'll have one! They look interesting and seems to be easily taken cared. Correct me if im wrong...

I'll inform you all if i have one or maybe post the pict. Thanks again!!!

wildtiger · 01-19-2006, 08:56 AM

I have a fairly large coloney of het. formosa in a 5 gal tank. Started with 7 and it just kinda grew from there. I mostly use my 5 gal tanks as quaranteen tanks, hospital tanks and "spitting" tanks, however you do have quite a bit to choose from.

You could go with guppies but only either males or females, as suggested above endlers would also be a good choice however they are much like guppies in that once they start producing they don't stop. A single betta would be nice, neons or black neons would also be a nice choice as thier bio load is pretty small. As for killies you would have several species to choose from. A. splendopleure, F. gardeneri, A. australes (not sure if I have gotten the spelling correct on the killies) but these are all "easy" beginner type killies. You might even think of doing the tiny dwarf african frogs. Maybe a tiny community with a couple of oto's and some neons or perhaps switch out the otos for 3 pygmy cories. You really have lots of choices just remember if you go with livebearers (guppies, endlers or het. formosas) that they will breed, meaning you'll need to upgrade or find homes for lots of baby fish eventually.

BlueMaxx · 01-19-2006, 05:53 PM

Heterandria formosa<--- they are so tiny can barely see them.
I like the ADF myself

sambi7878 · 01-20-2006, 05:07 AM

THANKS EVERYONE!!! Ive checked on all the fish that you've suggested and they all look good to take care. I liked the livebearers but dnt want to add another aquarium if baby fish comes. got too many aquariums already to take care...hehehe! Ive already bought one blue betta and he looks just great! He suits what I want. Simple to take care. Hope it goes that way...Thanks again!!!

Zildjian-Man · 01-25-2006, 08:39 PM

guppies
but make them the same sex if youre going to get them because they breed alot and you will need to move the babies or the tank will get full.

01-18-2006, 04:31 AM	#1
sambi7878 "I am SAM" Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines Age: 30 Posts: 163	Any fish suggestion for a 5 gal tank? Hello everyone! My friend just gave me a 5-gal tank last week. He's also a fish hobbiest but realized he doesn't need anymore the tank. Just want to ask you what type of fish I may have for the new tank. The tank is already completely set up now. Just need what fish to put in. I've been also a fish hobbiest for long now. I have 2 flowerhorns, 5 shubunkins, 3 orandas, and 3 fantails. Now, I think I would like to have small types of fishes for the 5gal tank. maybe like tetras or barb? I want fish that doesnt grow that big like my others and fish that can be added in numbers. any suggestion that you may give will be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!!!

01-18-2006, 04:42 AM	#2
micstarz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hong Kong Age: 14 Posts: 658	bettas or mosquitofish. maybe killies? It all depends on what equiptment you have, and how much time and money you are prepared to spend on it. __________________

01-18-2006, 10:10 AM	#5
BlueMaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Sillycon valley Age: 41 Posts: 194	Love the Killifish!! Almost like a betta family. Beautiful! __________________ Bloop Bloop

01-18-2006, 11:49 AM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Killiefish are not like bettas. And there are a lot of different killies (Where's Larry-T when you need him? ) SOme killies would work but others need more room. Endlers are a good choice also. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

01-18-2006, 03:40 PM	#9
kristian18f Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 340	You may be able to get a small school of neons and possibly a few ghost shrimp. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but I have neons in a 10 gal. __________________ This whole fish thing started with ONE betta. http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=kristian18f

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01-18-2006, 04:55 AM	#3
sambi7878 "I am SAM" Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines Age: 30 Posts: 163	Thanks micstarz!!! But im not yet familiar with the fish youve said. any website you can recommend so i can chesk on them there? How many of them can i put in the 5 gal tank?

01-18-2006, 09:02 AM	#4
Mr Aquarium Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 499	http://www.aquahobby.com/e_gallery.php and maybe http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Other%20Stuff.htm

01-18-2006, 12:06 PM	#7
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	Check out Heterandria formosa. Neat little fish. One of the smallest fish in the world..

01-19-2006, 02:08 AM	#10
micstarz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hong Kong Age: 14 Posts: 658	wood shrimp? you need a site recomended to you? ytou are already there! http://www.fishforums.com :P Yep mosquitofish I agree with you ron v __________________

01-19-2006, 05:16 AM	#11
sambi7878 "I am SAM" Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines Age: 30 Posts: 163	Thanks everyone!!! I've checked on bettas and I think I'll have one! They look interesting and seems to be easily taken cared. Correct me if im wrong... I'll inform you all if i have one or maybe post the pict. Thanks again!!!

01-19-2006, 08:56 AM	#12
wildtiger "Salmon Free!" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 362	I have a fairly large coloney of het. formosa in a 5 gal tank. Started with 7 and it just kinda grew from there. I mostly use my 5 gal tanks as quaranteen tanks, hospital tanks and "spitting" tanks, however you do have quite a bit to choose from. You could go with guppies but only either males or females, as suggested above endlers would also be a good choice however they are much like guppies in that once they start producing they don't stop. A single betta would be nice, neons or black neons would also be a nice choice as thier bio load is pretty small. As for killies you would have several species to choose from. A. splendopleure, F. gardeneri, A. australes (not sure if I have gotten the spelling correct on the killies) but these are all "easy" beginner type killies. You might even think of doing the tiny dwarf african frogs. Maybe a tiny community with a couple of oto's and some neons or perhaps switch out the otos for 3 pygmy cories. You really have lots of choices just remember if you go with livebearers (guppies, endlers or het. formosas) that they will breed, meaning you'll need to upgrade or find homes for lots of baby fish eventually. __________________

01-19-2006, 05:53 PM	#13
BlueMaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Sillycon valley Age: 41 Posts: 194	Heterandria formosa<--- they are so tiny can barely see them. I like the ADF myself __________________ Bloop Bloop

01-20-2006, 05:07 AM	#14
sambi7878 "I am SAM" Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines Age: 30 Posts: 163	THANKS EVERYONE!!! Ive checked on all the fish that you've suggested and they all look good to take care. I liked the livebearers but dnt want to add another aquarium if baby fish comes. got too many aquariums already to take care...hehehe! Ive already bought one blue betta and he looks just great! He suits what I want. Simple to take care. Hope it goes that way...Thanks again!!! __________________ SAM For every evil under the sun There is a remedy or there is none; If there be one, try and find it; If there be none, never mind it.

01-25-2006, 08:39 PM	#15
Zildjian-Man yes i am a member.... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Age: 16 Posts: 37	guppies but make them the same sex if youre going to get them because they breed alot and you will need to move the babies or the tank will get full.

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