What types of fish can be put in a 5 gallon tank?

Answer 1

The rule of thumb is one inch of fish per gallon of water, so you don't want any large fish. Recommend something small such as a dwarf platy, full grown raised in a large tank they could measure 1" - 1 1/2".

A five-gallon tank would be great for a betta.

Answer 2

5 gallons is not much, and you will need to take care not to overstock this tank, and to keep on top of your maintenance. It's definitely possible to have a nice nano tank, but it requires more work than a larger tank - I spend more time fussing over my 6 gal planted nano than my 22 gal brackish community. Suitable fish must obviously remain very small, and also be content without a huge amount of swimming room. Here's a list of species: * Sparkling gourami * Dwarf puffer (ONE PER TANK and no tankmates - aggressive) * Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) - one male, or divide the tank for two males * Badis/chameleon fish (Badis badis) hard to find but a real gem * Ember tetra * Boraras brigittae (has a lot of common names, usually Brigitte's Rasbora) * Any microrasbora species * Celestial pearl danio * Spotted blue eye (Pseudomugil gertrudae) * Honey blue eye (Pseudomugil mellis) * Delicate blue eye (Pseudomugil tenellus) but only these three blue eye species * Threadfin rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri) * Otocinclus catfish - VERY DELICATE, experienced aquarist only * Pygmy corydoras (Corydoras habrosus, C. hastatus, C. pygmaeus) * Freshwater shrimp or snails * Paradise fish (for a coldwater tank) ONE ONLY - fight like bettas. * The tiny catfish Hara jerdoni (expensive!) Please do your research on any of these species before you make your mind up - some of them are known in the hobby as 'difficult' and others require special care and consideration. I also have 5 glo light tetras in my five gallon and they are very happy as long as you replace 25 % of the water twice a week

Answer 3

Firstly, for you, I'd recommend you get a 10 gallon. They're not that much bigger, or more expensive, and you can have lots of different fish. However you asked about a 5 gallon tank. I assume you are hooking the tank up with a heater and filter, if you're not than you better do that. You could probably have a Betta, a few invertebrates (freshwater of course), and a few live plants. Or you could put in one or two dwarf gouramis; you could also do two danios or glofish, plus 1 shrimp for both. I recommend the Betta though because of its different colors and ease of keeping when kept in a HEATED and FILTERED tank, PET STORES!

Answer 4

You can put smooth big rocks in it. Sharp rocks have been known to cut fish. Plants are very good to help fish sleep and what not. Bubblers are your biggest thing. they help a current flow through your tank and oxygenate the water.