5 gall tank

[dzb912]

I'm sure you could breed them in a 10 gal no problem. It's just that you probably need a heck of a lot of them to actually feed anything. No problem getting them to drop 50 fry, but then you have to grow them someplace for 6 months untill they are more than just a snack.



I think what Mystix means is that those small tanks cost a lot for what you get. The price of a 5 gal tank, add just a few more $$ and get a 20gal thats much more versatile and better value for money. For any newbie just starting out, avoid the 5 gal tank and just get a 20gal. Not much more cost, and you can actually keep some real fish in a 20gal

But if you already have a small tank, then no problem with setting it up with some small fish and sitting it on the end of the bookcase etc.

Cheers

Ian

no i have 3 tanks a 55 gal a saltwater 12 gal and a 3 gal for feeders
my friend wanted some ideas on what to put in his 5 gal tank
he also has a 30 gal
and i am far from a newb

 

[Ianab]

and i am far from a newb

Didn't mean to imply you were

It was just an observation on new fishkeepers and pet shops that sell them pathetic little overpriced tanks. When they could spend $25 more and get a tank 4 times the size.

Small tanks have their place, and thats for keeping small fish

Anyone that sells a 5 gal and a couple of goldfish to a newbie needs a visit from the MFK police

Cheers

Ian

 

[basslover34]

Will S.W.A.T due

 

[Lupin]

Sparkling gouramis
Bumblebee gobies
Croaking gouramis
Honey gourami
Wild betta species (aside from Betta splendens)
Endler's livebearers
Guppies
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Celestial Pearl Danios
Sawbwa resplendens
other Microrasboras and Boraras
Otocinclus

 

[arowana man]

if you want to brred feeders i would do a pair or 2 of endies livebaers. there small, cheep, and dont eat there young!

 

[niblit]

Dwarf puffers

 

[niblit]

Dwarf puffers

 

[niblit]

Sorry about the double post

 

[Mystix212]

Triple Post. .

Back on topic.
300 Bucks will NOT get you a nice sized, new tank were I live. Heck, an AquaClear 110 costs $199.