What can I do with a 1g?
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Yes, really. In the wild, they live in small, shallow pools and even puddles. They are very small and prefer company, and do not need much space. The renowned (as far as I know) herpetologist Phillipe de Vosjoli recommends keeping 'small groups' in 9-inch cube tanks (1gallon capacity).
OK, I am an advocate for only one fish that will thrive in a tank this small and do very well for people
The fish I recommend is the Heterandria formosa, aka the least killie or dwarf live bearer. This guys are hard to come by, these are usually a special order from your pet shop but they are great fish.
The males reach about 1/4 of an inch long at full adult hood and the females are larger at an inch. They are very peaceful fish and thrive in tiny tanks. I own a small colony right now in my 5 gallon. I plan on getting more soon for an outdoor container. But they do well having plants like hornwort floating on the top of the tank and they eat crushed fish flakes. Many breeders keep them in 1 gallon pickle jars and they thrive in them. Since they are native to the southern US, they do not require a heater for their tank. I would say 5 would be perfect for this size tank.
The fish I recommend is the Heterandria formosa, aka the least killie or dwarf live bearer. This guys are hard to come by, these are usually a special order from your pet shop but they are great fish.
The males reach about 1/4 of an inch long at full adult hood and the females are larger at an inch. They are very peaceful fish and thrive in tiny tanks. I own a small colony right now in my 5 gallon. I plan on getting more soon for an outdoor container. But they do well having plants like hornwort floating on the top of the tank and they eat crushed fish flakes. Many breeders keep them in 1 gallon pickle jars and they thrive in them. Since they are native to the southern US, they do not require a heater for their tank. I would say 5 would be perfect for this size tank.
Most crayfish would get way to big for a 1gal tank. The ones that would be ok in a tank that small are hard to find and when you do find tham they are kinda expensive.KO Lo said:
bamboo shrimp are filter feeders and I don't think there would be enough food available in a 1gal. If you did manage to get enough food to the shrimp you would probably have to do daily waterchanges. Bamboo shrimp can also get to be about 4" that's a lot of shrimp in a little tank.fishcatch22 said:
I'd say try some cherry shrimp. They are small, colorful, and always on the move. You should be able to keep a half dozen or more in a 1gal.
really? all of mine never grew over 2.5", and lived several years. and yes, I provided them with plenty of space. and they are more opportunistic than filter feeders, at least mine were.tai95 said:
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Actually as stated before not to many animals are up to living in a one gallon jug. Most animals that would do well would have to have a max adult size of one inch. not many animals have that. I can give a whole list of critters that would do well but they are not beginner fish except for the hets. Most fish take time and require live feeds but will breed for you once you gain some experience.
Another fish that would do well is the Pygmy Sunfish. But these guys are hard to come by and again, only for experts. They require clean water, and live foods.
this looks like a male in his breeding colors.
Another fish that would do well is the Pygmy Sunfish. But these guys are hard to come by and again, only for experts. They require clean water, and live foods.
this looks like a male in his breeding colors.
If they spend more time crawling around looking for food instead of filtering, then the food availability in the water column is not sufficient. Your shrimp never grew to their full potential because they basically slowly starved to death.fishcatch22 said:
They need a strong current and water that has enough particulate matter for them to catch.
