ideas for a small tank...

[nolemite]

Ember Tetras. Endelers. Dwarf Gouramis. So on and so forth.

Rams might fit in a 7g, but who'd want to keep them like that? Why not throw in a few discus while we're at it if they fit.

 

[Rometiklan]

Originally posted by thom336
Sorry to jump in, but can I just go back to the bit about rams please? I have always thought 5gal too small for rams, but has anyone kept them successfully in a 5gal? If so I will certainly consider them myself

I have successfully kept Rams in a 7 gallon tank with other fish in a community. But in a 5 gallon, I would dedicate it exclusively to the pair of Rams. The problem with keeping Rams in a smaller tank is that you need to be fairly meticulous about water maintenance, as water conditions in a smaller tank tend to deteriorate faster. If you have a good filter, like the AC mini, and adhere to a good maintenance schedule, your Rams will do just fine in a 5 gallon tank. However, I do not recommend this set-up for novices, as Rams are probably not the best choice for beginners anyways.

 

[OrionGirl]

Katydidit: no, the extra 2 gallons really doesn't increase the amount of fish you can get in there, nor does the filtration. Territory will be the prime issue, rather than water quality. The 7 will be a stabler tank, but only just barely.