What Is The SMALLEST Nano Tank Size For 5 Of The TINIEST Fish? You May Be Surprised!

[@thesmallscape]

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[@rgilroy1909]

love this idea - yes please

[@Loralanthalas]

Thank you for speaking about personalities and behavior. I got tetras for my 20 long becuase I never had them. I *hate* how skittish they are and they've actually made me enjoy my tanks less. I prefer it empty over things I feed cowering in fear EVERYTIME I feed the little ungrateful scared things.

[@TheParallelSound]

Love the nano content, it's only getting more popular as the hobby grows. So many people rent and don't own and landlords say no tanks over 10gal. I think nano content reaches a larger audience due to how many more people can keep a smaller tank.

[@thesmallscape]

Coming from someone who has always lived in small spaces, I agree. ☺️

[@Loralanthalas]

I had a 1.5 gallon betta for years who moved with me all the way from Southern California to Seattle becuase I was young and couldn't afford more then a room for rent. I still miss that sweet little curious fish. That was back when bowls were still a thing and I'd search all over for pumps and heaters small enough for his tank

[@shesellsfish]

Yes, Yes, and YES to a series on nano fish and nano tanks. You do them so well. Almost anybody can aquascape a 20g, and there are so many people and so many videos on how to do that. With nano tanks the entire scale is different, the balance is different and you have to remember to leave open spaces for the fish to swim and to be able to see them. Tiny fish can get lost in an overscaped, over planted nano tank and you'll never see them again, no fun in that. You are the best nano scaper I've ever watched or seen, and you have so many tips and tricks just for nano tanks. Nano tanks and itty bittys never get boring. Young people starting out usually start with a 5-10g, and older folks who sold the house and retired to a condo or assisted living often sell off or give away the big tanks and scale back to a 5 or 10g, something easily manageable for them. And there are plenty of folks like me who just love to watch little mini fish or shrimp live in their own little worlds, especially in a well balaced, scaled scaped tank. So for a series....yeah, be like Nike and...JUST DO IT!! Please, lol.

[@chrissyosborne3879]

I would love to see this as a series!

[@thesmallscape]

😃🤝

[@Whips_World]

I love this stuff even though I don't keep anything that small. So very different from the big boys and how it all works together. I'd definitely make it a series.

[@thesmallscape]

Whip approved?! Woohoo!! 🙌

[@carolinemusic100]

Greetings from Scotland Joanna. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I thoroughly enjoyed this video and would be delighted to see more. Your enthusiasm always inspires me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😊🙏

[@thesmallscape]

Helloooooo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland! You are so kind ☺️

[@KayfishAmisa]

Would love to see a series! Recently found aquascaping and am sooo hooked!

[@thesmallscape]

It is suuuuper fun, eh?! 🙌

[@Loralanthalas]

Dude right? I bought one anuvias on a piece if wood. Now I have 4 and Java and I'm waiting for LFS to get valis..valinaria... yeah. ...

[@angiebear8727]

My smallest tank currently is 16 gallons but still love learning about nano fish and all the possibilities. So totally do a series.❤️

[@terrymartins2552]

Really love the aquascaling on all your tanks.

[@thesmallscape]

Thanks so much! It’s such a relaxing pastime ☺️

[@ndbyers23]

I really enjoyed this video Joanna! It’s nice to have recommendations on how many to keep. So many books or videos will suggest which fish to put together, but it’s difficult to get decent info on what a tank can ideally support. I also appreciated that you mentioned the possibilities of more experienced fish keepers and their abilities to stretch the numbers, but that makes the tank more difficult to maintain. I think this would be great as a series!

[@simonbuys]

A series would be great! This is really usefull advice :)

[@thesmallscape]

Yay! That makes me so happy to hear it. ☺️

[@michaelhokie]

I think that it would be awesome if you made this a series Joanna. I don't have an aquarium under 10 gallons, but it is getting to the point that if I would like to continue adding tanks, I am probably going to have to go with some nano tanks. Wonderful content as always, thank you!

[@alecsblayde13]

This would be a great series. Please do more videos.

[@thesmallscape]

☺️👏

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Very helpful. I currently have two 2/5 and 0ne 5 gallon tank. This video is perfectly timed for me. Thanks 🙂👍

[@annette3966]

Thank you for the helpful information! I've been wondering how many shrimp I could keep in a small tank. Happy to know I can get a few for a three gallon. I'd love for you to make this a series!

[@thesmallscape]

Oooh have fun! I’m so happy to hear it ☺️

[@bonnieeden228]

Hi Joanna I would love to see you do a series on this type of subject. Great ideas as always Thank you

[@thesmallscape]

Hi Bonnie!! Okeedoke! ☺️

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Yes, do a series please. I am very excited about getting some new tiny fish.

[@thesmallscape]

Yay! They are super fun! ☺️

[@sunriseeyes0]

This is perfect timing because I just bought some dwarf rasboras today! They are so tiny and cute!

[@Lynnekotr]

This would be a great series.

[@lakeshiamills1454]

Would definitely make a great series!

[@chasitydomenici109]

Oh my goodness. So much fun! I loved this video. Yes, please make this a series. 😃

[@michaelbennett7489]

Yes please keep these types of videos coming!

[@thesmallscape]

😊🙌

[@J.Olivers_Guppies-Aquatics]

You always suggest some of the best information. Thank you for what you do!

[@thesmallscape]

You’re so kind ☺️

[@jeffhester1443]

Great video. Still working on my nano 20 (it's all I have) Thinking about honey guaramis and green neons, with a ye old pirate ship and goofy treasure chest theme. And it has to bubble. Haven't done that since I was a kid.

[@kayleemcbay1200]

I have a 29 with a pirate ship and coral and plants and a honey gourami and 4 koolie loaches bout neons and had ick amd just got done treating lost all the neons but everyone else is good

[@lynnbonica4342]

A series would be great. I enjoy the way you describe the needs of each species, it gives me the info I need to pick the right fish. 🙃

[@bettaaquatiks2604]

Love the nano tank scape. Awesome.❤❤❤❤

[@ladyfish8689]

Love this! Yes do more! I have a 10 gallon that is all small fish. I recently got 2 bumblebee gobies I would love to know what you think about them.

[@rosemiller9140]

Great information. This would be a great series.

[@johnlasco894]

Yes, please make it a series!

[@Maerchenlaenderin]

I have my 20 chili rasbora in a 16 gallon and my 15 CPDs in a 14.5 gallon. I love them! They are so cute, I can't stop staring into their tanks X3

[@scottpancher7702]

I really like this video Joanne my kids and i have a 12 gallon long set up with Brilliant green rasboras in it. Thanks and i would love to see you start a series on the nano tanks!!

[@dastiles1]

Nice video and very informative. It would be great as a short series.

[@MattsAquatics]

Hi, Joanna! I started my own aquarium channel and made my own logo! It was fun! I'm going to wait to post full videos, until I buy a new phone. Because mine right now has a bad camera. So for right now it's just you tube shorts. Chattanooga Ed is subscribed too!!! He was my first subscriber!!!!

[@theangleraquarist]

How do you control algae so well. It’s simply amazing how you do it!

[@michaelapreston3623]

Would love a series on nano fish and tanks! Love all your videos 😊

[@epmama1834]

Yes to a series!

[@markhunter2244]

A series would be superb especially on nano fish that take mad zoomies around the tank 🐟💨

[@thesmallscape]

Oh yaaa!!! Zoom zooom!!!

[@ndbyers23]

Great series!

[@michellepinet686]

Would love this as a series! I have an 8.5 gallon I want to do something with.

[@giawilcox445]

Yes to the series!!

[@KentAJDK]

The series would be even greater with some more video examples .👍

[@HeyItsJA]

I have a tall 10 gallon (the Top Fin Fascinate) with a 12" x 12" base and is 18" tall that someone gave me for free more than a year ago, but I haven't done anything with it because I'm struggling to think of scaping and stocking ideas! I'd really like to do some sort of nano community, or maybe a small vivarium/nano paludarium, so I really appreciate these videos for inspiration. Kinda wanted to a least killi/pygmy sunfish setup but I'm struggling to find any locally, unfortunately.

[@rosie2155]

Hi Joanna, always love your, videos thank you for your hard work. What is the little green fish that keeps butting in on the CBD section? Maybe a KUBOTAI RASBORA??

[@flower_bone8122]

Love seeing your scapes

[@wendihamlett105]

Still my Faves from Flip Aquatics for tiny fish are the Blue Axelrodi Rasboras "Sooo cute!" Did just order some Green Fire Tetras and can't wait!

[@thesmallscape]

They are sooo on my list as are the green fires 🔥 💚

[@wendihamlett105]

@@thesmallscape Unboxing my green fires and long fin white clouds this minute! 😄

[@CarolynnMc01]

Thank you! I have a question, and if you have time to respond, that would be great (I understand you have a life too!). I have a 16 gallon cube with 10 chili rasboras and a colony of cherry shrimp which has been set up for a couple years, loaded with plants.. The substrate is fluval stratum... I only go over the top of that, but if i happen to pull any of the substrate up, it stinks (like sewage). The water parameters are good and everyone is doing fine in there. I was wondering if if would be a good idea to put black sand over top of the fluval. I'm tired of looking at it and accidentally pulling some up when I'm trying to vac the top layer. thank you, Joanna. You always give great advice.

[@thesmallscape]

Hello Carolynn 😊 - that tank sounds amazing and I have wanted that size for a long time. 🤩I understand about the substrate and, yes, I am planning to add some black sand on top of my aqua soil in my farm tank. A lot of people do that since the soil is so light. ☺️

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@thesmallscape bunches of thanks to you!

[@carolebraswell982]

I have 2 nano tanks and one 4 gallon bowl, so I love your channel! I recently purchased 2 ember tetras and wondered if you had any experience with them. I also like the idea of a series.

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

Here in Denmark the least killifish is nowhere to be found. It’s unfortunately not very popular. But I think it’s interesting that it’s one of the smallest live bearer that know of. People apparently don’t think it’s a colorful fish and fun to look at

[@leew3150]

Hi, Love both your &Prime Time's youtube channels. Y'all have inspired me to aquascpe my old 20gal👍🏴‍☠️ No Saturday morning Live this week? 🥺

[@valiaudet3415]

The sparkling gourami is a beautiful little fish

[@armymen7170]

Yes this should be fun

[@thesmallscape]

I hope so! ☺️

[@cherylbelott]

This was a great video Joanna and I would love to see it as a series!! 🐟 🦐 🌱

[@thesmallscape]

Hi Cheryl! So glad to hear it. ☺️ okeedoke!

[@sih3725]

Of course this pops up as a suggestion 2 weeks after starting my nano tank lol! I'm currently breaking all the rules with my 5 gallon 😉

[@jonas2431]

Awesome. What's the red nosed fish with a grey body. You've shown them before?

[@JoeCoffee9476]

Very cool.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

This is some good information so that you can get children into the hobby. Starting small.

[@chikararexzpo]

Now what about 34 guppy fry's ?I have a giant pickle jar submerged in my 30g with some water lettuce in it also external surgery tubing straight from the mean pump in to it... I am trying to save up for another tank just for them 😶but do you think I should just get a nano?

[@jamesparadigm]

💚💚💙💙 YES to the series

[@thesmallscape]

🤝💚

[@karenaubrey5737]

Good Morning.

[@beastly727]

yes ! serieeesss!

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

You got me to drop down to a five gallon, I really don’t want to go any smaller. Hopefully we get some rain soon garden is going well getting tomatoes,squash lettuce but it’s getting to hot for it to go much longer. Tiny watermelon started on vines ( love the heat) and lots of green peppers starting on plants. My peas are done with the heat,turning yellow. Went to feed store today for goat and horse feed,new lady on counter. She wants to trade me purple mystery snails for super reds,what would be a fair ratio for trade?

[@Yonnie2436]

Where can I order the killifish?? I live in Louisiana and no one here gets them??

[@rb5337]

Pygmy Cory> 10g=6 they will multiply quickly in a planted tank. Celestial Pearl Danio> 10g=6 they also multiply quickly in a planted tank. The Pygmy (6) are also in a tank with two Pea Puffer and Cherry shrimp(8)>15g established bladder snails colony feeding the puffers.

[@SemiFeralJill]

More nano, oh yes please. i just got a Bumblebee Gobi.

[@thesmallscape]

Yay for nano! ☺️ congrats on the goby! 🌱🐝 🌿

[@SemiFeralJill]

@@thesmallscape thank you. i am every excited to get to know them better.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

It's good you have done this video. I'd be looking forward to a series on this subject. I like yellow shrimp also. Question... how many white clouds mountain minnows can be kept in a 3 gallon tank. Currently I have 5 and they are doing well.

[@fioregiallo]

As long as you keep the parameters stable (which imo isn't as hard as people claim) 5 should be fine!! Just don't post it on Reddit 🤣

[@johnjwedrall4290]

@@fioregiallo thank you for answering my question quickly. Question... what would be a safe maximum amount of white clouds in my 3 gallon tank 🤔

[@fioregiallo]

@@johnjwedrall4290 really depends on how many plants do you have and how much are you feeding. Because if you have a ton of plants and aren't feeding too much, you should be able to balance it pretty well, just keep an eye on the parameters, but I wouldn't go higher than six or seven and even that could be pushing it. They are schooling fish, so their behavior will tell you if they are comfortable or not. So just keep a good eye on them and test the water regularly until you know it's stabilized and they're acting like they should be. What shape is the tank?

[@johnjwedrall4290]

@@fioregiallo thanks, squared tank. 13 in by 13 in. Floating plants cover 3/4 of the surface. Darkwater tank. Sorry to be taking up your time.

[@fioregiallo]

@@johnjwedrall4290 No need to apologize! I like helping and it's more engagement for Johanna 🤣🤣 I would suggest getting some submersed plants that feed from the water column like bucephelandra, anubias, Java fern, and the like to help absorb excess nutrients and prevent algae blooms. Crypts are nice too, but they are mostly root feeders. Just an honorable mention because it's tied with buce as my favorite aquatic plant, and they can benefit from excess CO2 from a heavily stocked tank! I think that goes for all aquatic plants, though, but I'm not 100% sure!! Lol

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Can different species of shrimp be kept in the same tank like a 5 gallon tank?

[@reelgal06]

Can you do a profile on rice fish?

[@thesmallscape]

Great idea ☺️

[@JKFishKeeping]

Love me some nano fishies

[@thesmallscape]

Woop! 🙌😊

[@seanaustin8516]

Yes the first one ⭐️💥❤️🔥🏆🤟💪🙏🤙👊👑

[@thesmallscape]

👏👏👏

[@dwillhight]

Baby girl you are so cute!

[@johncameron4194]

More fish videos bring it

[@thesmallscape]

🙌woop!

[@kellyfay6370]

What is the smallest tank you can keep rummynose tetras in?

[@Batmancontingencyplans]

Where is guppy tank??

[@Batmancontingencyplans]

I take that back, you covered it in the 2nd part ❤️❤️❤️

[@InTheEndTruthWillOut]

Mad zoomies ? 😂

[@thesmallscape]

MAD! ☺️😆

[@Le_Furret]

But what about beta in a bowl or a vase. We could fit 2 rasbora in a jar. Ha ha im joking

[@eh9918]

My BIGGEST tank is a 10gallon lol

[@thesmallscape]

🙌☺️

[@dack4545]

I do like the video, but most of the sizes of tanks your talking about aren't Nano, 55cmX55X55 and smaller are nano tanks, and some shallow longs, personally i have ZAS 30cm Cube with 6 Cardinal Tetras 1 Tiger guppy 3 standard Male Endlers 3 female guppies 2 glass catfish and one red Standard female Betta ohh and one female Cherry Shrimp and one male it has five species of plants and running on Co2 and every one is happy

[@rd0303.]

Up to 20 gallons is considered nano by most although i consider 10 and less nana