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Would you be able to keep 2 shrimp 2 snails and 2 white clouds in a 5 gallon tank?
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∙ 14y ago
Provided you have all the basics you may get away with it. A "nominal" 5 gallon tank actually holds around 4 gallons when it is in use because tanks are never filled to the brim and they also need to have some substrate in which to grow plants which will displace some water. The basic rules for successfull fish keeping are :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs to have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Whitecould Mountain Minows are tropical fish and need to be kept between 65F and 75F so you will probably need a heater/thermostat and a thermometer. The shrimp and snails should be OK at the lower end of these temperatures. Your tank will of course need to be planted and lit properly so that the plants will grow.
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∙ 14y ago(Despite what some (misinformed) people say) A Betta is a 3 inch fish and needs at least 3 gallons of water all to itself. So the answer is no. The basic rules for successfull fishkeeping are :- 1 inch (2.25cm) of fish needs at least 1 gallon (3.7 ltrs) of water. (Any aquatic life form including shrimp and snails need the same) :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. They are the basics and then each species of aquatic creature has its own special needs when it comes to temperature, pH, GH and type of food. If you provide all the above your fish/shrimps/snails stand a chance. If you don't I can guarantee that you will have constant problems with the health of your fish.
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Would you be able to get 2 African dwarf frogs 2 shrimp and 2 apple in a 5 gallon tank?
A 5 gallon tank will only hold about 4 and a bit gallons of water. It is not big enough to keep all the creatures you have mentioned let alone more. The 2 shrimp would probably be the first to die followed by one of the frogs and then the other. The snails will probably last the longest.
Is is okay to have a Betta and 2 Malaysian snails in a 5 gallon?
You would be very close to overstocked. I personally would get rid of the snails.
Is it okay to put snails in a 15 gallon tank?
I would not recommend adding snails to any tank if you intend to have fish.
How much space do ghost shrimp need?
Four ghost shrimp would be okay in a ten gallon tank or so--these shrimps can get territorial under closed space,so five or more would have to be bigger tank. hope u like my answer! :) - Abby:p
How many fish fit in a 2.5 gallon tank?
You can keep one male or female betta in 2.5 gallons, but any other fish would be uncomfortable, because most other fish that would fit would prefer to be in a school of 6 or more, and there simiply isn't room. Invertebrates would be better inhabitants for a tank of that size. I would recommend red cherry shrimp, ghost shrimp, or any other variety of shrimp, as well as any variety of snail. There are many colorful species of snail such as apple snails and red ramshorns. One African dwarf frog would also be happy in that tank.
What type of fish and how many should you put in a 6 gallon tank?
Small community fish, 6 gallon tank is not much room for fish to move around once you include gravel, plants and other decorations, so you don't want any large fish. Platies, neon, black or glow-lite tetras. Standard rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water.
What kind of cold water aquarium algae eaters for a 5 gallon tank do you need?
Freshwater aquatic snails would be the best choice for a tank that small.
What fish eat snails?
I have a 10 gallon tank and it holds 3 indian dwarf puffer fish/pea puffers. they love snail cuz they are small enough to suck out the snails. if you have a snail problem i would remove the fish from your tank and put a snail killing chemical in. i have also heard of snail traps you can put in your tank and not have to remove your fish. i would at fast because snails multiply VERY FAST, or you can smash them with your fingers. Also there are such things as ASSASSIN snails that will eat brown snails.
Are snails a problem in koi ponds?
There are beneficial snails and problem snails. Good snails would be welcomed in a pond setting as they would help control algae growth. Problematic snails over populate their habitats.
How do you clean a 5 gallon fish tank?
A 5 gallon fish tank would have to be completely cleaned out at least 3 to 4 times a week as it's really too small to have any fish; it would be great for a few ghost shrimp, or just some live plants instead
Is shrimp a seafood?
Yes, you would find shrimp in the sea.
Does shrimp eat shrimp?
Normally, a shrimp would not turn cannibalistic. However, there are shrimp that eat other shrimp if they are infected such as those that contract the black rot disease.
