Just got a little 3 gallon tank...

spencerC · #1 01-08-2008, 12:31 AM

I got a little 3 gallon tall-ish tank to set up on my nightstand

I was wanting to put a freshwater fish in it,
but i dont know if that's too small for any freshwater fish?
I've never had one before, but I'm knowledgable with marine set-ups so i'm thinking it shouldn't be too difficult.

Is there a species you would recommend that wouldn't get too big and would be okay in a small set up?

Thanks!

dsaundry · #2 01-08-2008, 12:38 AM

YOU COULD PUT YOUR STANDARD BETTA'S IN IT NO PROBLEM..WHITE CLOUDS ARE OK TOO..GUPPIES ..BETTA IS THE BEST BET..NICE COLOURS FOR FRESHIES..AND SOME EVEN HAVE A LITTLE PERSONALITY. MAKE SURE ITS GOT A COVER CUZ THEY JUMP AS WELL.

spencerC · #3 01-08-2008, 03:40 AM

Well i really didn't want to do a betta...
I've had so many. Boring.
i think i rather meant Tropical freshwater fish.
Like... an Angel? Or is that too big?

Moogled · #4 01-08-2008, 04:45 AM

Tetras?

rayfong · #5 01-08-2008, 04:52 AM

You could put in killiefish, guppies, endlers livebearers, cherry shrimp.

dsaundry · #6 01-08-2008, 06:17 AM

Angels get too big, if you dont like bettas, you could also try a few tetra's, aquatic miniature frogs?? plants..etc snails

Der_Iron_Chef · #7 01-08-2008, 06:23 AM

I think Bettas get a bad rep. They're only boring because they're kept in tiny little cups and then expected to be exciting!! Hah. Silly, if you ask me.

My roommie has a betta in a 10G tank and it's SUPER active. Lots of personality.

rayfong · #8 01-08-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I think Bettas get a bad rep. They're only boring because they're kept in tiny little cups and then expected to be exciting!! Hah. Silly, if you ask me.

My roommie has a betta in a 10G tank and it's SUPER active. Lots of personality.

I agree, I have one betta and he's in a 37 gallon tall with some rainbowfish, corydas, cherry barbs and rasboras. probably one of my favorite fish in that tank.

Keri · #9 01-08-2008, 07:08 AM

Do you have a heater? I'd suggest getting a little one or there isn't much that you'll be able to put in there...whiteclouds would work in an unheated tank, you could have a couple (they like to school) ...and yeah, given more room Bettas are way more interesting (but also should really be heated) I think Hydor makes a little nano heater. If you have a light you should do some live plants as well

banditpowdercoat · #10 01-08-2008, 07:46 AM

Ya, got a Betta in a 2.5g and hes active. I want to put him in the 30g with my angel and tetras, but wife wont let me ofr some reason??

Anyways, neon tetras would be great in a 2.5g Could put 5-6 in there. Is there a filter on the tank? heater? tetras are schooling fish, need others. And dint grow that big, easy to keep and add alot of color when swimming in a school. I presently have 15 Neons in the 30g, Want another 10