I don't care for bettas, they are rather boring, and I go against popular opinion that 5 gallons is too big for them. Mine died in one. It was fine in the 3 gallon. I like guppies.
@@MeadeSkeltonMusic man there is no such thing as too big 3 gal is abuse because it is really small 5 gal is minimum and even that is tiny people put them in 20 gallon most of time
I love betta fishes, they are so smart and expressive and I always have fun training them to hand feed/coming to the surface and even jumping out of the water. I could sit down next to my 5 gallon and just watch my betta kev for hours.
@@imartz3241shrimp (with the risk of your betta eating them), snails, maybe very small tetras or rasboras if it's not a cube tank and has plenty of length and width. It also help if your betta is chill.
About the pea puffers, if you only have one it can be more aggressive due to them liking shoals of 6 or more in bigger tanks. But then again like dogs each puffer has its own personality. Just a warning, also they are terrible swimmers so don't have a tank with strong water flow. In 10 gal tanks, shrimp MAY be a fine choice if they are bigger. Again depends on personality of puffer. Another warning, snails are a great snack for these guys so don't expect your ramhorn to become buddies with the puffer. Pea puffers LOVE plants.
Endlers are my new fav. The only real issue keeping them with a Betta is the Endler fry are delicious snacks so have lots of hiding places for the babies.
Alot of times pea puffers are agressive and they need alot of cover so in this little five gallon it's not going to be good it will turn into a warzone similar to a Betta sorority
That it’s the complete opposite of EVERY resource I’ve seen on pea puffers. Everything I’ve seen says they are on the aggressive side, keep a single in 5g. and add about 3g. for each subsequent puffer and keep at least 2-3 females per each male. Also best to have a heavily planted tank to avoid territorial aggression.
Great video, i just got back into the hobby, I have a 2.5 and a 5 gallon tank. Small tanks are fun, and you can do some pretty cool stuff with just 5 gallons! Earned a sub.
If you're not flush with cash you may benefit from getting Gambusia or Least Killifish from the nearby ditch, and some plants too. After a few months, when you know what you're doing and plants are thriving, THEN move over to the store bought creatures.
After watching your content I was inspired to buy the 5Gallon Portrait tank. We finally received it and have it all set up. It's absolutely gorgeous. Quick question though, given that it is a 5 gallon enclosure, would you recommend having an oxygen pump installed? We have one from an old tank but I've seen some debate regarding if bubblers are necessary for a 5 gallon tank. Thanks!
that's great to hear man, hope you enjoy it! i'd say aeration is needed on a case by case basis. if you're looking to stock a betta, the water disruption made by the filter should be more than enough
I can have snails forever.... always treat my water. I have tried shrimp several times. Always die after a few months. Usually I think they were Mexican red shrimp??
@@Pharmaquatics thanks!! So far so good excited to add more to it. You should start a saltwater tank! I started with freshwater, but once you get into reef tanks you never go back!
This guy’s attractiveness triggers insecurities in my own appearance which upsets me. I feel like I have to say something mean about his hair out of jealousy.
I just got this tank. What do you think about this stock: 1 drawf guarami and a couple of tetras or guppies as well as 2-3 cherry shrimp and snails. Also, any plant recommendations? I'd like to get 2-3 plants to go for a more natural look and better water conditions.
The reason one would never want to use this tank for livebearers, or breeding is the babies will get sucked into the back of the tank, and almost impossible to get out. This filter has the ability to be adjusted up to 85 GPH, which is quite powerful. I am more experienced at aquariums, have a Betta and 5 Lemon Tetras. The light is good enough to grow Java Ferns very well. The glass is so much easier to take algae off than acrylic. The rear wall is plastic. A major disadvantage of this tank is if a part goes out Marineland is NOT stocking replacement parts. I can actually still get parts from them for my Eclipse 2 that is 22 years old, yet nothing for the Eclipse or Contour. No, the Eclipse 2 is not perfect, though I was able to get a new Filter Pump, and modified it to put a new light in the lid. I got one of those LED light you turn on with your phone and choose a bunch of color options. I Gorilla Glued the suction cups to the top of the lid, (or was it silicone), I do modifications like that….
I don't recommend 3 sparkling gouramis in 5 gallons, mine got really aggressive towards each other, one died and I had to take the other back. I recommend a 15 gallon for 3.
thanks for sharing. I have two Nerite snails, in a 10 gal fresh water tank with a Betta, and have had them for several months. I've seen many eggs but they never hatched. Tonight i noticed two baby snails. UM... what? yeah so I guess some eggs hatched. How do i clean the gravel with the tinny cute snails in there?
No, a general rule for beginners is to do 1 in of fish per gallon. But it also depends on your setup. If you aren’t willing to have live plants don’t risk this many fish. Also keep in mind that cherry shrimp will breed like rabbits if the water conditions are right and if they are male and female. About 4 ember tetras and a snail would be a good start. But this is just my opinion so more seasoned hobbyists might have better advice. ETA: 6 tetras might be okay if they are smaller. I think embers grow out to 1 in I think so maybe you will be okay. You would have to do a lot of cleaning though to keep up with their waste. Most care guides recommend a 10 gallon tank for them.
5 gallons are two small for a betta…people think that because they live in shallow areas they don’t room to swim…they actually swim good distances. And are too big fur that size tank anyway.
@@Idkwhattoputhete12324 everything listed needs more space and adf should be kept in a species only tank due to their poor vision they nip at anything that moves. Sad really
@@rd0303. 3 male guppies can be kept in a 5 gallon tank as long as there are plants for hiding spots and a decent filter. I wasn’t talking about the frog but I agree.
theyre both five gallons with adequate filtration. would say the list is synonymous. would even say the fluval has the edge due to better horizontal swimming space
@@Pharmaquatics They might be hardy in their habitat but in a 5 gallon tank they might last 1 maybe 2 years. So many things can go wrong with them swim bladder, ick then when they get sick they stay sick forever suffering before they die. I like tetras because when they get sick they die right away. No hassle trying to figure out what they have wasting money on meds that hardly work.
@@rmac6420 honestly the death of fav betta has really turned me off twice. First time he was like 3 and had moved with me from Southern California up to Seattle. He was perfect! Ans then I bought him a 10 gallon and he was dead in a couple of weeks. Many years later in Phoenix started again and when Bart died after 7 months I was really like - meh -. Trying again without any bettas but man. I miss hiw friendly the are and their tricks and just everything. Right now my guppies tetras and cory's aren't friendly at all.
though endler aggression is definitely a thing, you rarely see instances where this leads to a failed tank due to over bickering or stress there are PLENTY of case examples where a solitary dwarf puffer can thrive on its own as long as the tank is scaped correctly but nice try though bud
In Germany it's illegal to keep fish in a 5 gallon tank. I think that's good. Here you should have at least 60cm length and I thing it was 60l of volume - even for the smallest fish around. I have a 200l tank for my celestial pearl danios.
I'm using my marineland tank for Neocardina shrimp. It's medium planted. What level should I have the filter on? I have it on low right now and the shrimp babies don't seem to be getting sucked up but I've lost several adults over the past months. I'm thinking the oxygen might be too low? Should I increase the filter flow? What can I do to protect the babies while increasing oxygen (if oxygen is the problem)
i have a 10 gallon tank housing 8 ember tetras and 5 panda cories. is it overstocked? my pandas have ich and i am currently treating my tank with roobios leaves and raising the temperature to 86 degrees in hopes of getting rid of it.
comment down below your favorite nano fish! i'm team bettas and cherry shrimp
i love white clouds
I don't care for bettas, they are rather boring, and I go against popular opinion that 5 gallons is too big for them. Mine died in one. It was fine in the 3 gallon. I like guppies.
@@MeadeSkeltonMusic man there is no such thing as too big 3 gal is abuse because it is really small 5 gal is minimum and even that is tiny people put them in 20 gallon most of time
@@MeadeSkeltonMusic In nature they tend to occupy 20-40 square foot areas.
@@MeadeSkeltonMusic Meanwhile my betta chiling in 15 gallons lol
I love betta fishes, they are so smart and expressive and I always have fun training them to hand feed/coming to the surface and even jumping out of the water. I could sit down next to my 5 gallon and just watch my betta kev for hours.
Same man dame
Whats a good buddy for a betta in a 7 gallon tank ?
@@imartz3241shrimp (with the risk of your betta eating them), snails, maybe very small tetras or rasboras if it's not a cube tank and has plenty of length and width. It also help if your betta is chill.
@@imartz3241I know they’re not super exciting but snails are great
@@imartz3241 snail
Me, who planted mine as a terrarium after my beta died and now has Isopods in it : "Hmmm interesting"
About the pea puffers, if you only have one it can be more aggressive due to them liking shoals of 6 or more in bigger tanks. But then again like dogs each puffer has its own personality. Just a warning, also they are terrible swimmers so don't have a tank with strong water flow. In 10 gal tanks, shrimp MAY be a fine choice if they are bigger. Again depends on personality of puffer. Another warning, snails are a great snack for these guys so don't expect your ramhorn to become buddies with the puffer. Pea puffers LOVE plants.
Endlers are my new fav. The only real issue keeping them with a Betta is the Endler fry are delicious snacks so have lots of hiding places for the babies.
delicious indeed 😂
these videos are chefs KISS!!!
hahahah
Nice video!! My Marineland tank is still going strong with my Betta fish in it. :)
Your channel is growing so fast now!
glad your betta’s thriving! 😁
Definitely neo shrimp. Guppies or endless as well. Both great just have lots of cover for the shrimps.
Wait a minute… White Cloud Mountain Minnows are the poor man’s Neon? At my LFS, White Clouds cost more than Neons do!
Great video man thanks and you're easy to listen to...I love my Black Beta and Ember Tetras the colors together look so cool with the plants
You got a new sub!!!
thank you and welcome aboard!
@@Pharmaquatics thank you for responding keep up the good work!
My favorite are bettas for sure. I just found the channel and I love the content man.
much appreciated Austin! welcome aboard
I have blue shrimp and amano in my 5 gal, surprisingly living with a honey gourami.
makes sense since they’re more peaceful than most gouramis 👍👍
Pea puffers do best in groups of 6, I wouldn't recommend a single. Lots of people have found longer life and happier puffers that way.
fair point and a great disclaimer! thanks for sharing this
Alot of times pea puffers are agressive and they need alot of cover so in this little five gallon it's not going to be good it will turn into a warzone similar to a Betta sorority
That it’s the complete opposite of EVERY resource I’ve seen on pea puffers. Everything I’ve seen says they are on the aggressive side, keep a single in 5g. and add about 3g. for each subsequent puffer and keep at least 2-3 females per each male. Also best to have a heavily planted tank to avoid territorial aggression.
Great video, i just got back into the hobby, I have a 2.5 and a 5 gallon tank. Small tanks are fun, and you can do some pretty cool stuff with just 5 gallons! Earned a sub.
welcome back to the hobby!! and to the channel 👍
I have a small school of neons and zebra danios in my 5 with a carpet and java fern n cardinalis.
Thanks for the vid was feeling hopeless about a 5gallon tank
There's a lot you can do for sure
I love your videos! They are so helpful.
appreciate you Abrianna!
I love chili rasboras, green neons, and Pygmy corys!
Bruh.
Ur so underrated
Bettas I kept a Crowntail betta who lived for five years!!
Hardy, Ol BettaBed
If you're not flush with cash you may benefit from getting Gambusia or Least Killifish from the nearby ditch, and some plants too. After a few months, when you know what you're doing and plants are thriving, THEN move over to the store bought creatures.
I had a sparkling gourami in my 5 gallon portrait!
Scarlet Badis
How many strawberry rasboras could I put in 5.5 gallon tank with a Betta fish safely?
After watching your content I was inspired to buy the 5Gallon Portrait tank. We finally received it and have it all set up. It's absolutely gorgeous. Quick question though, given that it is a 5 gallon enclosure, would you recommend having an oxygen pump installed? We have one from an old tank but I've seen some debate regarding if bubblers are necessary for a 5 gallon tank.
Thanks!
that's great to hear man, hope you enjoy it! i'd say aeration is needed on a case by case basis. if you're looking to stock a betta, the water disruption made by the filter should be more than enough
What about clown killifish? How many would you consider for that tank?
I can have snails forever.... always treat my water. I have tried shrimp several times. Always die after a few months. Usually I think they were Mexican red shrimp??
really nice voice, had fun watching and its really educational too!❤
Thank you! 😃
My moca clowns! great video, I just set up a nano tank again recently and finally put fish in this week
always wanted to dabble into the saltwater side of the hobby, maybe some day. hope the nano tank is doing well!
@@Pharmaquatics thanks!! So far so good excited to add more to it. You should start a saltwater tank! I started with freshwater, but once you get into reef tanks you never go back!
This guy’s attractiveness triggers insecurities in my own appearance which upsets me. I feel like I have to say something mean about his hair out of jealousy.
thanks! i think.....
Sus
@@kkiiization
Sus? Like you think I’m actually gay?
Lol I love the honesty in this comment lmaoo
😆😆😆
Those muscles are poppin
💪💪💪
It’s cause he hits his hands when he’s talkin. Micro workouts.
Really good video!! Your channel seems really cool!! Just subbed too!!
Love WCMMs
I've keep and breed Cpds in a 5 gal with high light
I just got this tank. What do you think about this stock: 1 drawf guarami and a couple of tetras or guppies as well as 2-3 cherry shrimp and snails. Also, any plant recommendations? I'd like to get 2-3 plants to go for a more natural look and better water conditions.
dwarf gouramis would do much better in a 10 gallon tank... you can add lots of live plants and good filtration, and add a few tetras
at a high level i would say that would be overstocked. as far as plants are concerned, you can go anubias, java fern, water sprite, moss, etc.
Dwarf gourami shouldnt really be in that small, honey gourami maybe but id just stick to a betta or a school
How many white clouds would you suggest? (New subscriber 😊)
Great video! Now a subscriber!
The reason one would never want to use this tank for livebearers, or breeding is the babies will get sucked into the back of the tank, and almost impossible to get out. This filter has the ability to be adjusted up to 85 GPH, which is quite powerful. I am more experienced at aquariums, have a Betta and 5 Lemon Tetras. The light is good enough to grow Java Ferns very well. The glass is so much easier to take algae off than acrylic. The rear wall is plastic. A major disadvantage of this tank is if a part goes out Marineland is NOT stocking replacement parts. I can actually still get parts from them for my Eclipse 2 that is 22 years old, yet nothing for the Eclipse or Contour. No, the Eclipse 2 is not perfect, though I was able to get a new Filter Pump, and modified it to put a new light in the lid. I got one of those LED light you turn on with your phone and choose a bunch of color options. I Gorilla Glued the suction cups to the top of the lid, (or was it silicone), I do modifications like that….
Oh, I have the filter set a little under 1/2, 40 GPH or so.
I don't recommend 3 sparkling gouramis in 5 gallons, mine got really aggressive towards each other, one died and I had to take the other back. I recommend a 15 gallon for 3.
Random question but where did you get those cylinder lights on your wall? Lol
idk if this has been made yet, but someone needs to make a "SHRIMP SIMP" shirt
Lots of come.
Can never find shrimp in big box stores
I have Celestial Pearl Danios in my 10 gallon :)
That is awesome!
thanks for sharing. I have two Nerite snails, in a 10 gal fresh water tank with a Betta, and have had them for several months. I've seen many eggs but they never hatched. Tonight i noticed two baby snails. UM... what? yeah so I guess some eggs hatched. How do i clean the gravel with the tinny cute snails in there?
Can neons and rasboras live with bettas ? I tried it once and the betta didn’t like the movement and I think the filter was too vibrant.
Can I put the Chili Rasbora with a male Betta in the 5 gallon fish tank?
What’s your go to easy plant for a beginner beta tank?
Java Fern, Anubis, hornwort, I can't think of anything else right off but I do have crypts in my non co2 tanks
Would you recommend another fish with a Betta in a 5 gallon fish tank I'm just starting or should I just start with 1 Betta
would just start with a betta
Least kilis are cool and they're in the local water.
Agreed!
i recommend the alpha fish
😂
Endler's Livebearers are not guppies.
Ayeeeee I’m here early 😌
thats what i like to hear!! 🙏
Would you recommend putting in 2-3 cherry shrimp with a betta for the marineland or is that a bad idea?
definitely possible if your betta has the right temperament. chances of the cherries reproducing are lowered though
You forgot to mention that pea puffers need brackish water
pea puffers are a true freshwater fish unlike some other puffers
Notification gang wya
lets goooo
what do you think of a single figure 8 puffer with some darios? and then with that they can be quite messy to feed so maybe a pleco to clean up?
5 gallon would be way too small unfortunately
What do you mean when you say hard water, cause thats my first time hearing that, and nice job with the video!
hard water is water that generally has high mineral content
@@Pharmaquatics oh thanks!
Pssst....They don't want you to know this, but this is the same tank "Glofish" tanks use. Look up Glofish 5 Gallon Tanks, they're the exact same.
What about glofish?
would not recommend
@@Pharmaquatics why?
@@Empty24444 5 gal is too small. cant recommend anything less than 20 gal imo and even in that case it’d just be for 1 max
@@Pharmaquatics what can I put in there that's not and guppies
@@Empty24444 he literally just made a list. And by your pfp you clearly got them
Would 6 ember tetra, 2 snails and 2 cherry shrimp be good for 5 gal?
No, a general rule for beginners is to do 1 in of fish per gallon. But it also depends on your setup. If you aren’t willing to have live plants don’t risk this many fish. Also keep in mind that cherry shrimp will breed like rabbits if the water conditions are right and if they are male and female. About 4 ember tetras and a snail would be a good start. But this is just my opinion so more seasoned hobbyists might have better advice.
ETA: 6 tetras might be okay if they are smaller. I think embers grow out to 1 in I think so maybe you will be okay. You would have to do a lot of cleaning though to keep up with their waste. Most care guides recommend a 10 gallon tank for them.
Yes that's fine
@@BraedenAmick no
5 gallons are two small for a betta…people think that because they live in shallow areas they don’t room to swim…they actually swim good distances. And are too big fur that size tank anyway.
true, let me put the betta in a 100 gallon tank next time ☺️
Would a tank with 6 ember tetras and 5 pygmy cory catfish work?
would lean towards overstocked personally
@@Pharmaquatics so you would stick to one or the other, not both because they are both schooling fish
@@andrew_sama get both. And get pothos plants in there keep their roots in the water and foliage above. Trust me.
@@CHAISOICY 🤡 idiot
And white clouds breed like rabbits!
indeed!
In my 5 gal i have
1 blonde delta guppie male
1 fancy guppy male
1 sunrise guppy male
And 1African Dwarf frog female
That’s awful! Poor fish
@@rd0303. why poor fish?
@@Idkwhattoputhete12324 everything listed needs more space and adf should be kept in a species only tank due to their poor vision they nip at anything that moves. Sad really
@@rd0303. 3 male guppies can be kept in a 5 gallon tank as long as there are plants for hiding spots and a decent filter. I wasn’t talking about the frog but I agree.
You named off 10 options but How many of these nano fish total could you put In a fluval spec V with good Filtration?
theyre both five gallons with adequate filtration. would say the list is synonymous. would even say the fluval has the edge due to better horizontal swimming space
Great video . Can I buy a Beta for this fish tank?
yep!
Thank you for not saying Betta fish
bettas do fine in this
Why Asian guys always gotta be so fine ????? Tf
Dont do bettas
and why is that?
They don't last long. I'd stick with hardy fish tetras, rasboras or guppies
@@rmac6420 gotta disagree with you there on bettas not being hardy
@@Pharmaquatics They might be hardy in their habitat but in a 5 gallon tank they might last 1 maybe 2 years. So many things can go wrong with them swim bladder, ick then when they get sick they stay sick forever suffering before they die. I like tetras because when they get sick they die right away. No hassle trying to figure out what they have wasting money on meds that hardly work.
@@rmac6420 honestly the death of fav betta has really turned me off twice. First time he was like 3 and had moved with me from Southern California up to Seattle. He was perfect! Ans then I bought him a 10 gallon and he was dead in a couple of weeks. Many years later in Phoenix started again and when Bart died after 7 months I was really like - meh -. Trying again without any bettas but man. I miss hiw friendly the are and their tricks and just everything. Right now my guppies tetras and cory's aren't friendly at all.
Endler males will fight, dwarf puffers become stressed while alone. Come on dude do real research
though endler aggression is definitely a thing, you rarely see instances where this leads to a failed tank due to over bickering or stress
there are PLENTY of case examples where a solitary dwarf puffer can thrive on its own as long as the tank is scaped correctly
but nice try though bud
In Germany it's illegal to keep fish in a 5 gallon tank. I think that's good. Here you should have at least 60cm length and I thing it was 60l of volume - even for the smallest fish around. I have a 200l tank for my celestial pearl danios.
I'm using my marineland tank for Neocardina shrimp. It's medium planted. What level should I have the filter on? I have it on low right now and the shrimp babies don't seem to be getting sucked up but I've lost several adults over the past months. I'm thinking the oxygen might be too low? Should I increase the filter flow? What can I do to protect the babies while increasing oxygen (if oxygen is the problem)
Black Tiger Badis, & neo shrimp, but not as tankmates, unless you're not wanting shrimplets 🐟👍
I’m worried about the small fish or fry even getting sucked into that filter on the 5G potraitb:(
We cant hear you bro!!!
Guppies
i have a 10 gallon tank housing 8 ember tetras and 5 panda cories. is it overstocked? my pandas have ich and i am currently treating my tank with roobios leaves and raising the temperature to 86 degrees in hopes of getting rid of it.
Depends on the filter and cycle stability honestly.
Also, what size is your filter made for?
@@kelseyyshort7759 i have the top fin silentstream filter rated for 10 gallons.. should i buy a better one? also my fish are cured of ich now😁