New 28 litre aquastart

[Scouser]

Ok guys, I've had this tank for over a year now and I figured I should finally set it up!

Now I know with the size of the tank that my options will be limited but I want to explore the nano tank side of fish keeping before I set up my 75gal in a few months time.

So, besides the traditional betta, what fish could I stock?

 

[Glow light tetra]

Smaller fish like guppies and tetras but no larger than 2 inches if you want to have a decent size school. If you want a soloist gourami's are a good choice, but if you just want to dip you toe in the water start with something like snails or shrimp.

 

[Scouser]

Smaller fish like guppies and tetras but no larger than 2 inches if you want to have a decent size school. If you want a soloist gourami's are a good choice, but if you just want to dip you toe in the water start with something like snails or shrimp.

Guppies and tetra are too active for a 28litre tank...

An I don't know of a gourami that I would be comfortable keeping in a 28litre either.

Shrimp may be fun but I prefer fish to inverts right now.

 

[Glow light tetra]

These guys do fine in any aquarium larger than 5 gallons and are not very active.

 

[Glow light tetra]

http://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/feb09/sparkling-gourami.htm

For more info

 

[Scouser]

These guys do fine in any aquarium larger than 5 gallons and are not very active.

I admit that is a beautiful fish!

I haven't seen anywhere near me that stocks them though, and ordering online isn't an option for me currently :c

Any more ideas Tetra?

 

[Glow light tetra]

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/mountainminnow.php

These guys are fun, and can be found just about anywhere

 

[Scouser]

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/mountainminnow.php

These guys are fun, and can be found just about anywhere

I forgot all about minnows! My lfs has a bunch of these little guys.

Are they schooling fish?

 

[Glow light tetra]

Yes they are

 

[Scouser]

Yes they are

Cool ^_^

How many would you think for my tank?

5-8?

 

[Glow light tetra]

About 5 would be a good number