Ideas, and more ideas. Stocking opinions

I recently got myself a fluval spec V (5gallon). I'm not usually a nano tank type of person, but it was on sale for $50 less than retail so I figured what the heck. Well, I have set up the tank and got the sand, wood, plants etc and now that I have that done and running it's time to start thinking about some stocking ideas. I have been tossing around several ideas but none seem like they would be enjoyable. I initially thought betta and then decided against it since I have some already. I'm into personable fish but it's not mandatory, I also like schooling fish again not mandatory. So give me your thoughts on stocking and where I can order the fish. I mean I have seen some nice options but... the fish is either seldom seen in the hobby or just plain out very hard to find. So ideas are welcomed for any fish I can either order or find in a lfs. This is my first REAL planted tank. I've had anubis before but anyone can keep anubis alive lol. Anyway let's hear those stocking suggestions.



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Nitrate 5ppm

I like the shrimp idea but the only shrimp in my area are ghost shrimp and I would think there would be lots of fatalities if I ordered the shrimp because to me they don't seem that hardy to be getting shipped and all. Like the idea though. Any more.

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virgil2090 said:

Most shrimp tanks do better when aged.I would add a lot of stuff from other established tanks:wood, rocks, decor.I had cherry shrimp -crs shipped and they were fine, you can also order snails

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Thx for the tips. The driftwood was in a tank at the lfs for months. The rock was as well. The sand is new and the plants were in display tanks at the lfs the. I would like to stay away from shrimp, and bettas. Those were the two ideas I found the most boring.

I like the CPDs. How many could I have? Any more. These are great ideas keep them coming guys!

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