Jennifer V Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I decided to get another tank to grow a snail population to feed my puffers. First, is 5 gallons enough? Second, what would you stock it with? I want it to be a bit more fun than just a snail party house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 If only someone would write a blog post with some suggestions for stocking a 5 gallon tank . . . maybe something like this: See https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/5-gallon-fish?utm_source=remarkety&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Blog - 5-gallon stocking&utm_content=&_rmId=r7xG8VZWV3U8kEwb0gr6hq2pk7AzyjU3ypyjLyDrTL1. The first one wouldn't apply in your case, but the rest might. Shrimp would be another good option if you're open to other invertebrates to go with the snails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Shrimp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 @JettsPapa oh I know. I read that multiple times. I'm looking for creative ecosystem type suggestions and insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Don't forget the neon green rasbora and the chili rasbora. Those are both very awesome little fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Maggie said: Shrimp! I was thinking that too, although my first attempt at keeping cherry shrimp resulted in a bunch of casualties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I was gonna say, pea puffers! Until I relized you want snails. I have really been wanting a sparkiling gourami lately, maybe one or two of them. Some Celestrial Pearl Danios or Chilli Rasboras would also be pretty cool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'd fill it with lots of fun driftwood and anubias...the leaves are strong enough for the snails to climb on and there are soooo many cool varieties!! I don't think there's anything wrong with a snail party house! It sounds like a shell of a time! 😜 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Betsy said: I'd fill it with lots of fun driftwood and anubias...the leaves are strong enough for the snails to climb on and there are soooo many cool varieties!! I don't think there's anything wrong with a snail party house! It sounds like a shell of a time! 😜 And with that, you just made my day! I'm getting just as excited about the aquascape so I was thinking really interesting driftwood and anubias too. Maybe some java ferns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Ramhorns snails would be great puffer food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Colu said: Ramhorns snails would be great puffer food Yes! What's the best way to get them? I called a LFS and they said they don't have them or sell them. I have reservations about big chain stores but that's truthfully not based on much knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I breed pink ramshorns in a 5 gal for my pea puffer, though they're now in every tank I own; it's a good size tank, just keep up on water changes when the population explodes. I believe I got mine on Aquabid, it's been a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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