what can go in a 3gal tank?
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guys remember i live out in the boondocks with like 1 lfs that sells nothign good and a petsmart and walmart..so all these complex species are pritty much out of the question
arowanaking;2251164; said:
apparently you know nothing about puffers. they are a species that needs tons of space and if they dont get it they wont eat and will die. it is a HORRIBLE IDEA!!! why does nobody listen to the puffer experts when they themselves dont know how to keep them? plz no fish. shrimp are good for that tank
no no no! people, if you aren't sure or haven't done any research on the topic please don't give crappy advice.
The fact is few fish live the wild in such confined enclosures, and by few, I mean different species of wild betta's, shrimp, and a bunch of crap that's not found very often in the trade. Even keeping shrimp can be dicey as ANY change in chemistry will kill them. Bettas are so often kept in small tanks because they can breath O2 through their labyrinth organ, meaning that bad water quality does not NECESSARILY mean death. Same principle that can be applied to gold fish in bowls. Just because the colder water means higher O2 saturation (they can breathe easier in foul water), does not mean they should be.
Take into account that your H20 changes will include a huge difference in TDS, pH, and hardness (not def on the last two, but yes on the first).
If you live in the boondocks, where you can't get much... and don't want a betta. Then my advice is to chuck it. They're cheap, and a 5-10g will fit on a desk. Don't let vanity punish animals.
The fact is few fish live the wild in such confined enclosures, and by few, I mean different species of wild betta's, shrimp, and a bunch of crap that's not found very often in the trade. Even keeping shrimp can be dicey as ANY change in chemistry will kill them. Bettas are so often kept in small tanks because they can breath O2 through their labyrinth organ, meaning that bad water quality does not NECESSARILY mean death. Same principle that can be applied to gold fish in bowls. Just because the colder water means higher O2 saturation (they can breathe easier in foul water), does not mean they should be.
Take into account that your H20 changes will include a huge difference in TDS, pH, and hardness (not def on the last two, but yes on the first).
If you live in the boondocks, where you can't get much... and don't want a betta. Then my advice is to chuck it. They're cheap, and a 5-10g will fit on a desk. Don't let vanity punish animals.
you could start with about 6 shrimp and get a wee colony going remember shrimp have basicly no bio load so you can keep 2-5 per gallon . if you do keep us updated 
cassharper;2251227; said:
well said... he said he wanted to stock it so i didnt want to say trash it but it is a good idea.
remember you can ask the lfs to get you any fish you want in just be nice and they are mostly happy to help.
frasertheking;2251280; said:
i wouldnt put ANY fish in a 3 gallon. even shrimp, even though most plausible shouldnt go in there.
puffcrusader696;2251284; said:
any reason why ? if you where to compare the living space of a shrimp in a 3 gal to say an silver aro r a giant gorami in there average tanks the shrimp has a hell of a lot more room so i do not see the problem ?
