1.5 Gallon Tank With Filter Acceptable?

[rollntider]

You guyas are absolutely right. To be honest I was probably tired and I know I was looking at a 5 usg and imagining a small group of dwarf cories in it with lots of plants. So forget everything I said except, "1.5" is best for a Betta, I think."

understandable, I have done stuff like that before. but I dont apply the 1" rule unless there is at least 20 gallons. 20 gallons is easier to take care of than 1.5 gallons because it can be stabilized better. Besides I think the true rule of thumb should be about 2 inches per gallon, it will allow you to make a mistake and the fish wont suffer for it.

 

[dwarfgourami]

It's about swimming space as much as anything, they're active little guys are pygmy corys (oooh, I need another taaaank!).

 

[jollysue]

Everything is about what works for the fish and the fish keeper. I run about 500 usg of water. And I don't lose too may fish. 2" isn't enough for some fish and way more than needed for others. But not really out to debate stocking rules in this thread.