miles
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello,
I've read many similar threads, but everyone seems to point to the betta for such a small tank. But I'm looking for suggestions other than a betta (forgive me betta lovers) because I find their shape to be somewhat unattractive.
I realize starting with such a small tank (5 gallon) is troublesome, and may even be a suicide mission, but I've decided to give it a shot. The tank is currently fishless cycling, and assuming everything goes according to plan it will soon be ready for its first stock. I know what I would like to put in it, but I thought I would ask for suggestions from the experts.
What I would really like to put in it is a couple angelfish. Before you facepalm, I realize that angelfish would outgrow this tank rather quickly, so I'm assuming I would be making trips to the LFS to trade them for smaller ones as they grow, which the LFS has assured me that they'd be willing to do granted they stay healthy. Do you think this would be realistic in practice?
I also like barbs and tetras, and I'd like to keep at least two fish in my tank at a time. I'm willing to do PWC's once or twice a week (though if I had to do it twice a week I'd say the tank is overstocked), and part with my finned companions once they outgrow their home. I have a foggy understanding of the common fish types, so any recommendations are welcome. Which species are most likely to do well in the smaller tank? Are there any "slow growing" types that may work well?
Thanks for any input.
I've read many similar threads, but everyone seems to point to the betta for such a small tank. But I'm looking for suggestions other than a betta (forgive me betta lovers) because I find their shape to be somewhat unattractive.
I realize starting with such a small tank (5 gallon) is troublesome, and may even be a suicide mission, but I've decided to give it a shot. The tank is currently fishless cycling, and assuming everything goes according to plan it will soon be ready for its first stock. I know what I would like to put in it, but I thought I would ask for suggestions from the experts.
What I would really like to put in it is a couple angelfish. Before you facepalm, I realize that angelfish would outgrow this tank rather quickly, so I'm assuming I would be making trips to the LFS to trade them for smaller ones as they grow, which the LFS has assured me that they'd be willing to do granted they stay healthy. Do you think this would be realistic in practice?
I also like barbs and tetras, and I'd like to keep at least two fish in my tank at a time. I'm willing to do PWC's once or twice a week (though if I had to do it twice a week I'd say the tank is overstocked), and part with my finned companions once they outgrow their home. I have a foggy understanding of the common fish types, so any recommendations are welcome. Which species are most likely to do well in the smaller tank? Are there any "slow growing" types that may work well?
Thanks for any input.