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Old 01-08-2008, 01:31 AM
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I got a little 3 gallon tall-ish tank to set up on my nightstand

I was wanting to put a freshwater fish in it,
but i dont know if that's too small for any freshwater fish?
I've never had one before, but I'm knowledgable with marine set-ups so i'm thinking it shouldn't be too difficult.

Is there a species you would recommend that wouldn't get too big and would be okay in a small set up?

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Old 01-08-2008, 01:38 AM
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YOU COULD PUT YOUR STANDARD BETTA'S IN IT NO PROBLEM..WHITE CLOUDS ARE OK TOO..GUPPIES ..BETTA IS THE BEST BET..NICE COLOURS FOR FRESHIES..AND SOME EVEN HAVE A LITTLE PERSONALITY. MAKE SURE ITS GOT A COVER CUZ THEY JUMP AS WELL.
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Well i really didn't want to do a betta...
I've had so many. Boring.
i think i rather meant Tropical freshwater fish.
Like... an Angel? Or is that too big?
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Tetras?
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You could put in killiefish, guppies, endlers livebearers, cherry shrimp.
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Question Angels get too big
Angels get too big, if you dont like bettas, you could also try a few tetra's, aquatic miniature frogs?? plants..etc snails
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I think Bettas get a bad rep. They're only boring because they're kept in tiny little cups and then expected to be exciting!! Hah. Silly, if you ask me.

My roommie has a betta in a 10G tank and it's SUPER active. Lots of personality.
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I think Bettas get a bad rep. They're only boring because they're kept in tiny little cups and then expected to be exciting!! Hah. Silly, if you ask me.

My roommie has a betta in a 10G tank and it's SUPER active. Lots of personality.
I agree, I have one betta and he's in a 37 gallon tall with some rainbowfish, corydas, cherry barbs and rasboras. probably one of my favorite fish in that tank.
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Do you have a heater? I'd suggest getting a little one or there isn't much that you'll be able to put in there...whiteclouds would work in an unheated tank, you could have a couple (they like to school) ...and yeah, given more room Bettas are way more interesting (but also should really be heated) I think Hydor makes a little nano heater. If you have a light you should do some live plants as well
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betas also seem boring in bowls because enven tho they will live and survive at lower temps they would prefer 80ish temps.
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