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	Stocking Ideas for 5.8G tank
TW Fish Master * * Fish Slave * * Posts: 1947 Kudos: 278 Votes: 338 Registered: 14-Jan-2006	Hello I know this is a smallish tank, but I'm wondering what peaceful community fish could go in a tank this size. Wondering if anyone could give me some ideas. Thanking you. Cheers TW
Posted 05-Feb-2006 17:12
Fish Guy Mega Fish Posts: 1091 Kudos: 1254 Votes: 2 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I would go with 3-4 male guppies and 3-4 cherry barbs.
Posted 05-Feb-2006 18:15
TW Fish Master * * Fish Slave * * Posts: 1947 Kudos: 278 Votes: 338 Registered: 14-Jan-2006	Thanks Fish Guy Would it also be okay to swap the 3-4 cherry barbs with 3-4 male platy? Cheers TW
Posted 06-Feb-2006 05:29
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Go with a trio of killifish
Posted 06-Feb-2006 12:40
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	3-4 male guppies and 3-4 cherry barbs. I really wouldn't recommend doing both but one or the other. IMO platies are a bit too large for that sized tank. A nice male betta, a female betta or two although that doesn't always work; you might was to search the boards and do some research if you'd like to try that setup. And you could have an ADF with the betta. Sparkling gouramis, Endler's, killies...and my personal favorite small tank setup: I have a 5.5g with a pair of N. brevis with lots of fry: *Attached Image:* ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 06-Feb-2006 13:56
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Since I'm really into them right now, and having observed their behavior for all of 4 days, I second the sparkling gourami, IF you throw in some floating plants. Leave some pennywort or duckweed or something floating at the surface for some cover, and I see no reason why you couldn't have a trio. They're smaller than bettas, they have just as much personality, they're FAR more tolerant of one another, and prettier IMO *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 06-Feb-2006 19:33
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	Platies, too big. I have 2 in a 15, they are not fully grown, and still seem huge. I would plant it, and put either 2 Cherry Barbs OR 2/3 Sparkling Gourami OR 2/3 Male Guppies OR 1 Male Betta Hope this helps BNF
Posted 06-Feb-2006 20:18
TW Fish Master * * Fish Slave * * Posts: 1947 Kudos: 278 Votes: 338 Registered: 14-Jan-2006	Thanks everyone (nice picture, Theresa). The tank I'm asking about is someone elses, so I'll pass on your suggestions. Cheers TW
Posted 06-Feb-2006 23:33
jbe0404 Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 47 Votes: 70 Registered: 17-Jan-2006	How do you feel about tetras? 3-4 bloodfins would go nice. Also, if you put some live plants in there, I would recomend an otocinclus (think I spelled it right). They are a great alternative to a pleco.
Posted 16-Feb-2006 20:23
TW Fish Master * * Fish Slave * * Posts: 1947 Kudos: 278 Votes: 338 Registered: 14-Jan-2006	thanks jbe0404 I'll pass your suggestions on. The tank's not mine, but the owner currently has goldfish in it - which I know isn't suitable. I'm trying to give her some alternatives, so thanks for the suggstion. Do you think she has room for 6 tetra's, as I thought tetras needed to be in a school of 6? Cheers TW
Posted 17-Feb-2006 00:47
jbe0404 Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 47 Votes: 70 Registered: 17-Jan-2006	I've got 3 in a 10 gallon along with a few other small species. They are very happy and very colorful. I also heard that they should be in a school of six too but I gave it a shot and they are very happy.
Posted 17-Feb-2006 01:02
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	The only tetras I would put in a 5.8g tank is neons or cardinals. And I am not even sure they would be ok in that size tank. She may be able to have 5-6 neons/cardinals in there. Get a second opinion though. Small tanks crash easily so I would recommend only putting a male betta, 2-3 cherry barbs, or a pair of shelldwellers (like Theresa's). It is good that you are giving her good advice and trying to help. A goldfish does not belong in a 5g tank. /:' *Kristin*
Posted 17-Feb-2006 01:12
jbe0404 Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 47 Votes: 70 Registered: 17-Jan-2006	White Clouds may even be a better choice. They are smaller and like cooler temperatures so a heater would not be required. So maybe 5-6 white clouds.
Posted 17-Feb-2006 02:07
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	White clouds are too active for a 5g tank. I have asked about them before, for my 5g and the answer was no. Neons are not that active. I still wouldn't put them in that size tank though. They deserve more room IMO. A male betta or shelldwellers are the best choices IMO. *Kristin*
Posted 17-Feb-2006 03:03


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