5 Gallon Tank

[test4echo]

I personally do not care for these smaller filters like this for a tank this size. If you go with the Hets, I would opt for UG or sponge. You can save some pennies this way. Maybe spend that saved money on a light setup and maybe good Flourite or something along those lines for this planted tank. What truely matters is just regular water changes and water movement. Both cheaper filters will give you this.

I know I should go with a UG or sponge, I am just worried about the noise. I need something quiet. So far I have the 5g tank, the light set-up and some Flourite left from a previous set-up (just enough substrate for a 5g). Now all I need is a quiet, safe, filter. Any recommendations?

 

[Doctorblue]

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the mystery fish in my 5 gallon. Now I think I have an answer! The original fish was thrown in as a freebie, because I asked the fish dude what it was and he said he didn't know, but I could have it if I wanted it. She's since had babies. They are a cute little fish!

 

[test4echo]

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the mystery fish in my 5 gallon. Now I think I have an answer! The original fish was thrown in as a freebie, because I asked the fish dude what it was and he said he didn't know, but I could have it if I wanted it. She's since had babies. They are a cute little fish!

What filter do you have in the 5g?

 

[dorkfish]

You think so? I suppose it depends on how many anubias he's talking about. When he says some, I presume he's referring to 3 or more.

Anubias is a plant, and if anything it will lighten the bioload, not increase it.

 

[Emg]

Have you thought about maybe a brackish tank with bumblebee gobies ? Very cute little fish they are and you could have a nice group of 3 or 4 in a 5 gallon tank.

Here's a pic of one of mine. They're in freshwater for now, but I'm in process of getting a BW tank ready for them:

 

[test4echo]

Okay, I have decided that I am going to put in about 15 Least Killifish, 1 otto, and some anubias nana. The gravel I'm using is a combination of Flourite and fine natural substrate. The light is a Coralife Mini-Freshwater light that includes two 9 watt, 6700°K full-spectrum bulbs. I guess I will go with a sponge filter or UG filter. I have no experience with these filters so any advice on them would be appreciated. Do these fish need a heater? I don't know of any heaters that will work well in a 5g. Any advice or tips on the things listed above would be great. Thanks.

 

[test4echo]

Does anyone have any advice on UG or Sponge filter set-ups? Other suggestions for a filter on a 5g would be appreciated too.



(Sorry, I just don't want this thread to get lost because I plan on setting this tank up as soon as possible.)

 

[tricksterpup]

Does anyone have any advice on UG or Sponge filter set-ups? Other suggestions for a filter on a 5g would be appreciated too.



(Sorry, I just don't want this thread to get lost because I plan on setting this tank up as soon as possible.)

Ok, basically the UG, toss gravel on it and that is it. it runs via air bubbles as the same with a sponge filter. These filters use bacteria for the filtration. If you go with a sponge, it sits in the corner and that is it.

As for heaters, these guys do not need any heaters and I recommend against it. The tank will get to warm for them since they are Native to the US and they tend to do better in 70-78 temps.

 

[TheZoo]

Okay, I have decided that I am going to put in about 15 Least Killifish, 1 otto, and some anubias nana.

Are you going with all males? Or is it really ok to put this many fish into a 5 gallon? Really wondering, not flaming...

 

[tricksterpup]

Are you going with all males? Or is it really ok to put this many fish into a 5 gallon? Really wondering, not flaming...

The males are about the size of guppy fry. This fish you can place that many in a tank with no problem. I kept about 30 in my 5 for the longest time with no problems. I would place a mixture of males and females in this tank. Just putting males in a tank like this is just to cruel.