Setting up my 5 gallon: Which of these fish/shrimp to choose? (Or others?)

[Carlie]

Hello! I am thinking about setting up my little 5 gallon tank again and am doing some research in preparation.

I have been considering: 2-4 guppies, or 3-6 neon tetras, or a few cherry red shrimp. Will these types of fish/shrimp be happy and healthy in a 5 gallon, even as adults? Are these numbers appropriate for the tank size? Any other suggestions for other types of fish/shrimp?

I like bettas, but I felt like my last betta was rather lonely so I would prefer a fish that can be kept with a couple of fish friends.

I do not want anything that will breed wildly since I have only the one little tank. If I got only male guppies or only male shrimp, would they be happy and not fight amongst themselves?

Thanks in advance for any advice or input!

 

[Jason7894561230]

I would go with the shrimp becuase they would like it better in there.
For breeding i wouldnt care if you had a male and female just take them out and sell them back to the Store. If you do go with male only shrimp i would not seggust it as they are dull. The females are a brighter red and much more colourful.

 

[Faile]

If you want to plant with live plants, then definitely go for the shrimp. Another option would be to go with some pygmy cories, micro rasboras, or a pair/trio of smaller killies.

 

[Carlie]

Thanks! As I have been reading, I'm beginning to lean toward a type of fish rather than the shrimp. I really don't want easy breeders, and I'm uncertain about live plants. It seems like the shrimp would much prefer to have live plants. I want whatever I decide on to be happy in their home.

Thank you for the other suggestions! I looked up some pictures of the other fish suggested and they are pretty. I especially like the galaxy microrasboras. I will read up on their care.

I think at the moment I'm leaning toward a small group of same-sex guppies, but I am still reading up and would love more suggestions!

 

[Jason7894561230]

I wouldnt go with same sex guppies i would go with something like the cories or neons