Stocking Suggestions Fro 3 Gallon?

[johnnyr]

Hi Guys!

I purchased a small 3 gallon tank, and need some stocking suggestions. I was thinking about some MGS Snails (for the sand) and maybe some bamboo shrimp.

Anyone else have some suggestions?

 

[freshwaterfishlover]

Since I asked this question on two diffrent forums a few times this week I can tell you the answer. I have a 10, 20 and 30 Gallon, but want to get a 3 Gallon.


1- one male or Female Betta

2- Ghost Shrimp Community

3- 3 Neon Tetra------- Not recomanded since they are schooling fish and are good in a group of 7 or more.


And thats about it.

Also I know the store has it much more stocked and your thinking that looks cute, a few big and small fish in a 3 Gallon, But the store has it WAY OVER STOCKED.

My store has a table with 2.5 3 and 5 gallon tank for sale with fish in them. In the 3 gallon tank the store has a Platy, Barb and 3 Neon Tetras. WAY OVER STOCKED.

 

[johnnyr]

Since I asked this question on two diffrent forums a few times this week I can tell you the answer. I have a 10, 20 and 30 Gallon, but want to get a 3 Gallon.


1- one male or Female Betta

2- Ghost Shrimp Community

3- 3 Neon Tetra------- Not recomanded since they are schooling fish and are good in a group of 7 or more.


And thats about it.

Also I know the store has it much more stocked and your thinking that looks cute, a few big and small fish in a 3 Gallon, But the store has it WAY OVER STOCKED.

My store has a table with 2.5 3 and 5 gallon tank for sale with fish in them. In the 3 gallon tank the store has a Platy, Barb and 3 Neon Tetras. WAY OVER STOCKED.

Well, I really just want to do inverts and snails...do you know if there would be an issue with doing that? (2 MGS snails and a few bamboo shrimp)

 

[mikster]

I wouldnt put bamboo shrimp in such a small tank, they feed on small particles in the water and im not sure they need a mature tank that is a bit larger so they have enough to eat, you could try things like ghost, amano, cherry, CRS, bee shrimp and theres others im sure.

 

[freshwaterfishlover]

Make it one snail and a few Shrimp and I think your alright.

 

[johnnyr]

Make it one snail and a few Shrimp and I think your alright.

Lol..I mean MTS (Malaysian Trumpet Snails) I just wish there was something else I could get that would stir up the sand without reproducing like crazy.

 

[dizzied]

If you're worried about anaerobic pockets, just keep the sandbed small. You probably can't have much of one in a 3g anyways.

 

[johnnyr]

If you're worried about anaerobic pockets, just keep the sandbed small. You probably can't have much of one in a 3g anyways.

True...I have about an Inch to and Inch and a half of subtrate in there, do you think that is too much?

 

[three-fingers]

Lol..I mean MTS (Malaysian Trumpet Snails) I just wish there was something else I could get that would stir up the sand without reproducing like crazy.

MTS don't reproduce like crazy at lower temperatures(22-24 celcius) and they shouldent if you don't over feed and keep the tank clean .

I actually want mine to reproduce but the tank they are in is at 23 celcius so they wont .

EDIT:Ok, i retract that statement, I've seen a baby one and im sure theres more in the sand .

 

[fishwatcher]

Have you thought about a few ADFs? Not inverts, but way cool. Shrimp would be nice, too.
Just an idea...