5 Gallon Tank Thoughts on fluval spec 5?

[flopperfrog]

is the fluval spec 5 enough room for a betta fish, considering that the filter part takes up room?

 

[BigManAquatics]

I know several have and do. Seems like a lot of money for a 5 gal to me, though!

 

[TheAnglerAquarist]

I think it’s good and I also like the fluval flex series. It is a bit bigger and a bit better. The filter intake is an issue though

 

[Freshfishguy]

It’s one of the better complete 5 gallon set-ups. Needs some mods though as mentioned for a betta, and the filter compartment is kind of a pain. I think there are better options.

 

[Magua]

I bought one for my betta but once I got it home, I decided it was just too narrow...seemed like kind of a strange shape. And seemed small. Finally ended up with a 7.5 gallon Aqueon “shrimp tank” that’s a big cube. My lil guy swims all over the place...

 

[flopperfrog]

It’s one of the better complete 5 gallon set-ups. Needs some mods though as mentioned for a betta, and the filter compartment is kind of a pain. I think there are better options.

oh, i was asking bc i already own one, its old and i was wondering what i could use it for

 

[bumblinBee]

oh, i was asking bc i already own one, its old and i was wondering what i could use it for

If I were you I would do a nice planted tank with shrimp and snails instead of a betta, or perhaps a small school of "nano fish" (chili rasboras maybe?), coming from somebody who has a betta in a fluval spec V

 

[flopperfrog]

my ph is 7.3 and my water hardness is ~150ppm, and i heard chili rasboras need soft acidic water?

 

[TheAnglerAquarist]

my ph is 7.3 and my water hardness is ~150ppm, and i heard chili rasboras need soft acidic water?

Most aquarium fish are adaptable. I would drip acclimate still

 

[flopperfrog]

Most aquarium fish are adaptable. I would drip acclimate still

i always drip acclimate no matter what it is
how many? theyre schooling fish right?

 

[bumblinBee]

i always drip acclimate no matter what it is
how many? theyre schooling fish right?

They are, I would start with 6.

 

[flopperfrog]

They are, I would start with 6.

is that the max you can add in a 5 gallon?

They are, I would start with 6.

could you keep endlers livebearers?

 

[bumblinBee]

is that the max you can add in a 5 gallon?

could you keep endlers livebearers?

You may be able to keep more in a 5g, but honestly I wouldn't. You could do endlers instead, but I imagine less of them. I'm not well versed in endler care though, so you would need to ask somebody more informed than myself on edlers haha