5 gal tank.. what can go in it?

[DragonFish]

Hi. I have a 5 gal tank that I hosted 2 bettas, divided. One of my bettas died, and now I just have the female roaming the tank.

What can I put in the tank to make it more lively instead of another betta (split tank)? I want different fish for a change of pace.

suggestions?[/i]

 

[Japola44]

you can put 2 african dwarf frogs in there. An oto might be ok in there.

 

[DragonFish]

I've had frogs. not really into wanting another one.

 

[mr funktastic]

betta is your best choice but no always the most exciting

 

[DragonFish]

guppies is not good? they're small.

btw, its filtered and heated.

 

[mr funktastic]

u are better off not going with guppies. u could only have 1 male and maybe 2 female and that wouldnt be a very attractive tank in my opinion. u would be better off with a few neons and a otto. maybe a snail to. it is really worth upgrading to a 10. u have alot more flexibility with stocking. u could keep the same heater and filter u would only need new tank and lights. probably around 25 bucks

 

[Gill]

I'd recommend some cherry, amano, or ghost shrimp -- they're very lively and fun to watch and add very little to the bio load. Along with the shrimp you could also stick in an apple snail (make sure its a brig, the cana species grow to the size of a baseball) -- they come in many awesome colors and like to be handled.

Look up http://shrimpnow.com and http://applesnail.net

One more thing: its risky adding anything to the tank because your betta may have become teritorial. I'd get a couple ghost shrimp from your local pet store (.30c each) and see if your betta minds their company.

 

[tropicfishman]

yep start out with some ghost shrimp to make sure the betta isn't going to be territorial, if its not you could go with a couple tiger barbs or something

 

[SerLunchbox]

yep start out with some ghost shrimp to make sure the betta isn't going to be territorial, if its not you could go with a couple tiger barbs or something

unfortunately no.

Tiger barbs need a LOT of swimming space to be happy and a 5 gallon tank will just not cut it.

So what have i personally kept in a 5 gallon?

- a blue knight crayfish (solo)
- a betta with various shrimp (as forementioned)
- 3 threadfin rainbow fish and 2 otocinclus

That is about it.

 

[DragonFish]

thanks guys for the tips. I dont have the room for another 10 gal, so I really cant do it.

I'll probably just get another betta. we'll see.

 

[DepotFish]

another female betta or maybe two, they don't need seperation. Some girls don't work out together though.

 

[Andyvette]

another female betta or maybe two, they don't need seperation. Some girls don't work out together though.

I agree. Male w/ female (shouldnt) need a divider