FishWithChips
Mostly New Member
Hello everyone,
This is my second post. Put down my first post in the introduction section.
Attached is a picture of my current fish tank.
First of all, I will tell you a little bit of my fish-keeping experience. I had 8 goldfish about 15 years ago but they all died due to the overwhelming power of the filter and I never gave myself a second chance until recently. Watching fish keepers on YouTube few weeks ago piqued my interest in fish breeding.
Three days ago, I bought a 5 gallon tank not knowing it was 5 gallon at that time until I did more research on cycling, tank measurement, heating and etc. Basically, I now have the knowledge required for a total beginner and of course I need to keep developing. I woke up with a cloudy aquarium two days ago and got myself a test kit. Ammonia was at 0.5 ppm so I did a 40% water change and the picture attached showed my current tank. I just fed my fishes with quarter teaspoon of fish food. I do not wish to build up the ammonia level by overfeeding. I will let my tank cycle (with fish in it since I got them already) for at least 1 to 2 months.
However, I have been pondering on the question as to whether or not I can use my current 5 gallon tank with fish net for my future pregnant fishes or I should sell the 5 gallon and purchase a 10 gallon with fish net for the fry.
Note: I do not have much space in my room so I really wouldn't want to have 2 tanks. I am also hoping not to have to spend extra for the 10 gallon if it is possible to keep my 5 gallon.
So guys, please advice. Thanks so much.
P.S I really love my fishes. They sleep with me and wake with me.
This is my second post. Put down my first post in the introduction section.
Attached is a picture of my current fish tank.
First of all, I will tell you a little bit of my fish-keeping experience. I had 8 goldfish about 15 years ago but they all died due to the overwhelming power of the filter and I never gave myself a second chance until recently. Watching fish keepers on YouTube few weeks ago piqued my interest in fish breeding.
Three days ago, I bought a 5 gallon tank not knowing it was 5 gallon at that time until I did more research on cycling, tank measurement, heating and etc. Basically, I now have the knowledge required for a total beginner and of course I need to keep developing. I woke up with a cloudy aquarium two days ago and got myself a test kit. Ammonia was at 0.5 ppm so I did a 40% water change and the picture attached showed my current tank. I just fed my fishes with quarter teaspoon of fish food. I do not wish to build up the ammonia level by overfeeding. I will let my tank cycle (with fish in it since I got them already) for at least 1 to 2 months.
However, I have been pondering on the question as to whether or not I can use my current 5 gallon tank with fish net for my future pregnant fishes or I should sell the 5 gallon and purchase a 10 gallon with fish net for the fry.
Note: I do not have much space in my room so I really wouldn't want to have 2 tanks. I am also hoping not to have to spend extra for the 10 gallon if it is possible to keep my 5 gallon.
So guys, please advice. Thanks so much.
P.S I really love my fishes. They sleep with me and wake with me.
i would think the tank would be cycled by now after 2 months with fish, the reason your having ammonia spikes most likely isnt over feeding its from overstocking the tank, with fish that need much larger tanks. The bristle nose needs a 20 gallon long platys i thought needed a 30 gallon but i trust ninjs judgement that a 15 gallon would be fine, and the guppies really shouldnt be in a 5 gallon. 
