Re: Small Fish for a small tank

"Graham Ramsay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "E.Otter"  wrote
> > What is the smallest fish (freshwater or saltwater) that could
permantly
> > live in good health in a 5gal tank? in a 10gal tank?
> >
> > Any schooling fish fall into this category?
>
> With such a small tank frequent water changes are mandatory.
> In many ways small tanks are harder to maintain and the
> chosen species should be thoroughly researched so that
> you provide the correct water conditions and decor.
>
> A single male Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens) - 5g
> A pair of Lyretail Killie fish (Aphyosemion australe ) - 5g
> 6-8 Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) or similar - 10g
> A few of the smaller live bearers like Endler's (Poecillia spp) - 10g
> Dwarf Shell-Dwelling Cichlids (Neolamprologus spp) - 10g
> A half dozen Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmeus) - 10g
>
> --
> Graham Ramsay

I'd add pygmy gouramis to the list.  There are several types (licorice,
croaking etc) and with their labyrinth organ, they are more suited than
fish without auxiliary breathing methods.  Your problem in a 5g tank
(beside water toxins) will be keeping it reliably heated.

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