I'm looking for something to help keep my cycled 5 gallon aquarium clean, and be intereting to watch.
I currently only have 1 neon in the tank (other 5 died from putting too many in at one time) but plan to either put 3 male guppies (leaning this way) or a betta in the tank (relocating the neon).
From what I've read, and what you've told me in my thousand other posts, cory cats are too small so Red Cherry Shrimp or Snails seem to be the way to go.
I guess one concern I have with both of these is their ability to multiply rather quickly.
Are there snails that are great for a fresh water 5 gallon tank that do not multiply? If so, what type?
Overall, would snails be beneficial to a tank like mine?
Concerning the Red Cherry Shrimp, how many could live comfortably in a 5 gallon tank with either the guppies or the betta?
I currently do not have any live plants in my tank...large 'barrel' type decoration that the fish can swim through and hide in, an artificial plant, and then a fake small turtle.
Would I need to add live plants for either the snails and/or the red cherry shrimp? If so, what type?
Thanks for your help and patience.
TripleB67
I currently only have 1 neon in the tank (other 5 died from putting too many in at one time) but plan to either put 3 male guppies (leaning this way) or a betta in the tank (relocating the neon).
From what I've read, and what you've told me in my thousand other posts, cory cats are too small so Red Cherry Shrimp or Snails seem to be the way to go.
I guess one concern I have with both of these is their ability to multiply rather quickly.
Are there snails that are great for a fresh water 5 gallon tank that do not multiply? If so, what type?
Overall, would snails be beneficial to a tank like mine?
Concerning the Red Cherry Shrimp, how many could live comfortably in a 5 gallon tank with either the guppies or the betta?
I currently do not have any live plants in my tank...large 'barrel' type decoration that the fish can swim through and hide in, an artificial plant, and then a fake small turtle.
Would I need to add live plants for either the snails and/or the red cherry shrimp? If so, what type?
Thanks for your help and patience.
TripleB67