What to put in a 5 gallon tank

[Fishperson010]

I have a 5 gallon tank that isn't being used. Anyone have any suggestions of what to put in it?

 

[Ellebrius]

Chili rasboras are often suggested.
Or you could do a nice landscape with one Betta.

 

[Kellye8498]

I would probably put a betta in there and do some amazing aquascaping so he’s in a cool underwater jungle lol! He could live like a king!

 

[bettasXD]

I would say a betta. They are beautiful fish that have a great personality and looks beautiful! They are relatively easy to care for compared to other fishes too!

Remember to cycle your tank before you add your betta and add a filter to the tank. Don’t forget weekly water changes too!

 

[Rose of Sharon]

You could get a long finned betta, and he would do well in a 5 gallon. They really are the greatest little fish, but do require some care. So if you are interested, read about them first. They will require a filter and heater.

 

[Sofiafish17]

For a new fish keeper in there first few years or someone who is not very advanced yet I would say probably stick with a betta fish. For someone more advanced you could do a single male Scarlet Badis/ Dario Dario fish, or if you are up to a challenge a single pea puffer fish is an option. You need a second tank to breed malaysian trumpet snails in though as they will not eat regular fish food and need live snails.

 

[Kassh4815]

I have a peapuffer in my 5 gallon just remember with small tanks Mistakes cause bigger water parameter changes and there is very little room for error.

 

[NahNah]

Pygmy sunfish? A pair would be good, the females aren’t really colorful, but the males are black with bright blue stripes.

 

[Fishyfishyfishman]

There are many fish that could work Pygmy sunfish are probably good. CPO crayfish. Betta (seems a bit typical To me) least killifish. could message some of our killifish experts to see what t yes would work in your tank. (chromedome52 know a lot)