5 Gallon Tank Is this a good amount?

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nycjoshuad

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I don't want Beta's, I know most people say that's really thats really all a 5 gallon tank is suitable for. I have read some of the topics on here, and it's mixed some say you can still do more/ some say just beta,snails, crabs stuff like that.

I would like to possibly -
2 - 3 Platies
2 - 3 Guppies
3 Snails ( Help keep the tank clean)
If Possible
2-3 Tiger Barbs

Would this be work?
 
Agreed with rich -- the platies and the barbs do not belong in a 5. The guppies are even borderline. The only thing I would say is good to go are the snails.
 
I agree with both rich and fort. If you're not interested in bettas, a small school of some micro-fish can possibly work. The rest of those fish are not suitable and will be very cramped.
 
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