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I wish I could have a bigger tank, but my landlord feels that 5gal is pushing it.  Thanks for all the replies....they were very helpful...

I have a 5 gallon tank well grown with live plants of about five years.  I had a population of neon tetras that have grown old and died.  I bought two guppys male and female (with the female being very pregnant) and she since have had 6 babies.  Now she is pregnant again.  How many guppys can a...

Thanks to all who've responded.  Maybe I'll reconsider the guppy....not worth the risk.

I'm considering getting a fancy guppy for my tank.  Will my betta attack him like another betta.  I have neon tetras now with him and no problems, but fancy tail species worry me.

I got six ghost shrimp a week ago, and still see at least three regularly on the plants doing their business.  My Cardinals ignore them and my Betta does too.  By cats I meant plecostomas or the algae eater kind, which are kind of aggressive. Thanks for the responses.

How prolifiic are Ghost Shrimp at eating Algae....as opposed to the cats or snails?

Bettas snooze more at the end of their life cycle, if in an active tank.  They will tend to hide in a corner or in an inactive spot of the tank.  Bettas only live about two years and when you buy them you don't know how old they are.  A young healthy betta will be one of the most active fish in...

Thanks,  can't use a blade cause the tank is curved....but I'll try the algae pad....thanks again

My tank is very near ambient bright window.  I have all these algae spots that won't come off with towel, sponge, or cloth.  Any abrasive will scratch the plastic tank.  I wipe around them for now getting anything that doesn't kling on, but they are getting more numerous.  Any suggs that will...