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xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	Edited by xlinkinparkx My little brother has a 5gallon with a lonle guppy, i'm thinking of resarting it for him, Ill move the guppy to my 10gallon just for a while. The question is, can i put a few otto's in there, because there my favorite fish. I was thinking mabey 2ottos and a male guppy. Thanx 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 04-Mar-2006 01:52
luvmykrib Fish Addict Posts: 585 Kudos: 256 Votes: 27 Registered: 08-Nov-2005	I wouldn't put any of those in there, and here are my reasons. Guppies are too messy, small tanks are harder to keep stabilized. The otos will not survive through cycling nor will they do well with fluctuating water conditions. I'd recommend white cloud mountain minnows, microrasboras, or yamato shrimp, just to name a few. "If you're afraid you'll make a mistake, you won't make anything." -Family Circus
Posted 04-Mar-2006 01:57
mikdavy2 Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 224 Votes: 35 Registered: 09-May-2003	i would think that you could try to put them in there, i had 2 ottos, and two guppy fry about 1cm long in my 5 gal. http://www.thousandfootkrutch.com http://www.hawknelson.com
Posted 04-Mar-2006 03:34
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	It sounds like it is going to be your tank anyway. I am assure you know the smaller the tank the more difficult is it to maintain. Who is actually going to look after the tank you or your young brother? I would do a lot of research before I put any thing in that small tank. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 04-Mar-2006 06:18
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I would personally go with just a male betta. They can handle the instability of a 5g tank. I would put ottos in there at all. They are sensitive and like friends. 5g are hard to keep stable. With a male betta you can do 50-100% water changes and wait a little while in between them...even if you have a filter...so they are easy to maintain. A couple male guppies may be ok...but I would just go with the betta. *Kristin*
Posted 04-Mar-2006 07:12
luvmykrib Fish Addict Posts: 585 Kudos: 256 Votes: 27 Registered: 08-Nov-2005	Meant to mention bettas but thought they would be an obvious choice. A betta with some nice live plants, java fern, small crypts, anubias nana petite. Would look so lovely. Water changes weekly would be a must. Good luck with the new tank! "If you're afraid you'll make a mistake, you won't make anything." -Family Circus
Posted 04-Mar-2006 07:16
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	I think a betta, and maybe a couple of shrimp. Or, how about some pygmy gourami, they're cute.
Posted 04-Mar-2006 11:07
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	Yup thats what i thought, I already have an aquarium with a male betta. So ill just get a couple of shrimp...I'll probably end up caring for it. Ok so the light on my 5gallon with the betta cant growplants... So in my bros he has a kinda flouresent light..its is 9w and like 60Hz can this keep low light plants alive?I wish i had a pic..neway can that grow some plants. Agian sorry for the confusing question. Thanx for the help 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 04-Mar-2006 21:01
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	its is 9w and like 60Hz can this keep low light plants alive? If it is fluorescent, then yes he could have some low light plants. I suggest some java fern and java moss. And if you can find it, Anubias nana petite. I think a nice planted betta home would be great. Be careful with the shrimp though...some bettas live happily with them and some eat them. Just keep an eye on them. *Kristin*
Posted 05-Mar-2006 02:52


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