Nano fish suggestions?

[Joshuakahan]

I’m thinking of doing pigmy sunfish or desert gobies. Something with big personalities that has broad parameter requirements.
No bigger than 2-2.5” and nothing like rasbora, tetra etc…
Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Americancichlidsaredabest]

Pea puffers?

 

[Joshuakahan]

Pea puffers?

I’ve tried them but I never have any luck for some reason

 

[Matth05]

This may be slightly outside your wanted size limit depending on the individual, but how about paradise fish. Had one in a 29 for a few months, until I ended up losing it dropsy. I haven’t kept a very wide variety of fish species but I would say this little gourami was the most personable and bold of them yet.
No need for a heater as a little bonus.

 

[Joshuakahan]

This may be slightly outside your wanted size limit depending on the individual, but how about paradise fish. Had one in a 29 for a few months, until I ended up losing it dropsy. I haven’t kept a very wide variety of fish species but I would say this little gourami was the most personable and bold of them yet.View attachment 1537048
No need for a heater as a little bonus.

Those are cool, but they get a little big for the tank I’m using for this, a 5.5g, but thanks.

 

[Deadeye]

If you’ve got a good population of live foods, definitely go with the sunfish.
One of my dream nano fish.

Alternatively, you can try African dwarf frogs. They are a lot of fun and are pretty low maintenance.

 

[Midwater]

A group of chain loaches (Sidthimunki).

 

[Joshuakahan]

If you’ve got a good population of live foods, definitely go with the sunfish.
One of my dream nano fish.

Alternatively, you can try African dwarf frogs. They are a lot of fun and are pretty low maintenance.

I started a culture of Walter worms , I’ve never done that before, so we’ll see how that goes

 

[Joshuakahan]

A group of chain loaches (Sidthimunki).

Can those go in a 5.5g?

 

[Midwater]

Can those go in a 5.5g?

Dunno, maybe not. They do fit with less than 2.5", but they also need some territory and cover.