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	Three Gallon - What to put in it?
soclosetome Enthusiast Posts: 239 Kudos: 49 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2003	I am thinking of purchasing a 3 gallon eclipse system but am unsure as to what to put in it. I know I can only put in like 2 fish, which is fine. But what two fish can I put in it? Also, how do I keep it warm, do they sell heaters small enough to not fry the tank? Any suggestions would be great.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I wouldn't put two of anything in. I'd only go with a male betta and lots of plants. Depending on the behavior of the betta you might be able to add a shrimp or ADF. ^_^[hr width='40%']"in any case, chocolate is hardly a rare comodity." said Chaos. "There are planets covered in the stuff" REALLY? "Indeed." IT MIGHT BE BEST, said Death, IF NEWS LIKE THAT DID NOT GET ABOUT. ~ Theif of Time [link=Terry Pratchett]http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	trio of endlers? Exactly how are you setting it up? this may impact on how many of what you can put in For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	that tank is going to expensive, if tehre are no other issues why not a 5 or ten gallon reg. but if it is space or a gift then mabye a betta and a otto.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	u know that the smaller the tank the harder it is to maintain...and so..a more than regular care is needed... i have a 3g tank...but its not for fish..its for my shrimps
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Veneer Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 146 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Oct-2004	I second shrimp. Last edited by Veneer at 23-Oct-2005 11:47
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nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	What about loads of plants with 3 shrimp and a betta
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blazeherd2306 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 6 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jul-2005	I think only shrimps or a betta are suitable for a tank that small.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	3 white clouds could also work instead of the betta.
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katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	I wouldnt put 3 white clouds in there. They may be small, bu they are quite active and deserve to have the swimming room. Just because they can fit in there, doesnt mean you should put them there. I wouldnt put any otos in there either. They like having friends and are sensitive to water quality fluctuations, which small tanks are very e to having. Last edited by katieb at 23-Oct-2005 19:00 I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Why not just put about 1000 Oscars in there???????????? Just messing around. I would say a Betta. I wouldn't put just 1 oto in a tank. They need friends. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
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So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	What about a Pair of Dwarf Pencilfish? Or a pair of those tiny livebearers? heterandia formosa? Or maybe a pair of cherry barbs? I agree though that a very nicely planted shrimp nano tank would be awesome. You could do some mosses and then get some colorful tiny shrimps like bumblebees, or cherrys, or ghosts, or the like. That would be awesome Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
mrsmonty Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 58 Votes: 33 Registered: 27-Sep-2005	I have a 2 gallon with plants and an ornament with a betta usually but right now it's housing guppy fry. The betta will be moving back in quickly. as long as it's got other things in there it's beautiful to see the betta swim through it all!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Okies, I'm hear to hand out my articles again. [link=small tank stocking]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/55574.html" style="COLOR: #00A0AE[/link] Also, [link=small tank plants]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/57142.html" style="COLOR: #00A0AE[/link] Have fun! ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jonthacker Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 35 Votes: 7 Registered: 20-Oct-2005	crabs or snails might be neat. or one betta. or maybe endlers livebearers.
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