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	5Gal stock help
justin84 Fingerling Posts: 45 Kudos: 30 Votes: 20 Registered: 08-Dec-2004	I have a 5 gallon tank and it already has some fish in it. It has a bit of an algea problem so i want to do 20% water changes once a week and also add an algea eating fish. It has: 2 Hachet fish 2 Neon tetras What other things could i do to get rid of algea and what kind of algea fish could i add? Thanks 55gal Tank:130 watt coral lights,Eheim Wet/Dry 2227 Canister Filter,Powerhead, Co2 Injection and a heater.
Posted 11-Apr-2006 08:33
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	The first issue is that both types of fish you have are schooling, meaning they should be kept in groups of at least six. Neither is small enough for that sized tank unfortunately. Again because it's a small tank, the only algae-eater than would think appropriate would be some type of snail. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 11-Apr-2006 12:53
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	Your tank is too small. You may be able to get rid of the hatchets and add 3 neons, but that may be pushing it a little. Even a snail at this point would be bad. Another option however is getting rid of the fish you have now and getting a few female bettas and a snail ^_^ Inky
Posted 12-Apr-2006 18:37
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	For 5g tanks, the best stock is a male betta, 2-3 female bettas (depending on aggression), snails, a couple sparkling gouramis. Neons and hatchets need a school, and you can't fit a school of either in a 5g. And like stated before, the only algae eater suited for a 5g is a snail. *Kristin*
Posted 12-Apr-2006 20:15
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Hatchets & Neons need to stay in group of at least 6 & in that tank you don't have space. I would take the Hatchets back & get more Neons. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 12-Apr-2006 21:57


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