Need Usual Suggestions

[CoolWater]

I couldn't resist getting it (I normally don't buy smaller than 5 gallons). But this little 1 gallon matched my 15 gallon perfectly! It is made by the same maker, the same model, the same shape, and the same colour etc. It is just a tiny version of my main tank, and looks mint just above it

However I did not think of what I would put in it at the time when I bought it.
So now it is just there looking pretty, does anyone have any suggestions about what I can use it for?

It will remain room temperature (18-22C), and I'd be doing large partial (70%) water changes every day or two.
It has a sand substrate, and a nice large piece of bogwood covered in java moss.

I was thinking of putting lots of Malaysian Trumpet Snails in there just for the fun of it. And they would double up as a snack for my loaches from time to time. But maybe you lot have better ideas?

Thanks.

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

there are very few fish that can fit in there and be happy maybe the snails are a good idea is it a bio orb by any chance

 

[oneponygirl]

The only fish that I can think would be suitable for something that size would be a betta. Everything else will get too big or will need companions.

 

[CoolWater]

smurfy: Nah it is not a bio orb (would be nice if it was considering i picked the tank up for 50p lol).
I'll get the name of the maker for you durring the next water change in a day or two, the name is on the bottom of both tanks.

oneponygirl: I have kept betta's before, and always used a heater for them, seeing they are purely tropical fish. And i count my tanks as 'sub-tropical'.

Do you recon 1 gallon is to small for an apple snail?

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

i wouldnt say so but i have never kept them so donttake my word for it

 

[CoolWater]

Hmm, most sites say 3 or more gallons per apple snail, so that is out of the question.
Looks like it is going to be the Malaysian Trumpet Snails. I might dare and try 2 ghost shrimp in there as well. Although i hear they are very sensitive to water conditions.

 

[@ombomb]

The only thing I'd put in a tank that small would be my cornflakes in the morning.

 

[Qays]

lol!

You could easily keep a betta happy in there, he could have a cave and a few plants. If its weirdly shaped, i wouldnt put anything in. but if its a bo, then its fine! Be prepared for daily water changes though.

 

[squishy_1984]

why not make a nano planted tank

 

[Qays]

with shrimps? That sounds cool

 

[CoolWater]

Thanks for the suggestions so far people

It is a nice shape tank, a slightly curved rectangle (not a bowl).
While i knew i was going to have to do daily water changes no matter what i kept in it.

Hmm, i did not think a betta would cope with 18-22 C (my room temperature). I thought they needed 22 C+?

I was considering some ghost shrimp, but aren't they very delicate to water quality?

 

[froggy]

I Reall;y Don't Know Good luck!!

 

[Qays]

Theyre not delicate? I would doubt the water quality would get bad with just shrimp though.

 

[Sheridanp]

They are very delicate from what I've read.

 

[Qays]

Well, when i was new at fish keeping, i bought some as feeders. they got too big. So because i was a complete newb then, i didnt think you could have them hanging around too long, so i prodded them and everything and they just wouldnt die!
At that time, i had goldfish and my tank was probably a nightmare. porr little ghost shrimp. but ime theyre nor delicate. hmm