What can I put in a 5 gallon?

[Redberring]

What kind of fish can I put in a 5 gallon freshwater tank? I've been thinking about getting a 5 gallon to put next to my 10 gallon but idk what to stock it with..I was gonna just put a Betta in it but I wanna know all my options. Any suggestions?

 

[abw0004]

Not many fish will be happy in a 5 gallon. Really the only thing you can put in it is shrimp.

 

[Redberring]

Not many fish will be happy in a 5 gallon. Really the only thing you can put in it is shrimp.

Oh so you don't think a betta would be ok?

 

[t-bone]

A Betta would work. I had one in a 5.5 and he was really happy. I would do Planted also with the betta. He will hang out in all the plants too. Other than that not much. A few shrimp or a few Nerite snails.

 

[abw0004]

Like t-bone said, a better could work. But not much else. And yes I would added plants to give him something to do. Some shrimp and a snail or two would be nice to keep him company.

 

[Redberring]

Alright thanks guys! I'll try something like that