Looking for a small fish

[guppygirly]

I wanted to get a goldfish, but I have a small tank. Do any cold water fish stay relatively small?

 

[ryan]

Yes, ther are native species that stay small. Like sticklebacks, or most common the minnow which now comes in different colour forms like golden.

 

[crimsontsavo]

You could try Flag Fin Shiners... is this a ten gallon?
Keep at least three- they like to school. I'm pretty sure they stay smallish-not over four inches long. They dont require a heater,eat anything and are hardy once established. ( and they're pretty too!)
You can probably find them at a bait store if you cant catch your own. They are alot like red tailed sharks in appearance. Only thinner looking/more streamlined.

 

[Cheese Specialist]

No, it's 1-2.5 US galls (that's right, isnt it gg?).

Maybe sea monkeys?! LOL No, white cloud mountain minnows would be good as someone suggested on ACC - http/www.fishpondinfo.com/wcmm.htm - if you really want to keep something in it.

To be honest I think that tank is a bit small, but I have heard many times that wcmm do well in a small well kept environment.

HTH

 

[crimsontsavo]

Ekkkkk, then the flags are out! lol. Good luck. ( why not try mosquito fish?)

 

[JobySp]

I too recommend WCMM... I have a school of them in my largest tank. They are lovely fish iwht lovely colours

 

[guppygirly]

Ok, I may have to try some of those. The tank is a 2.5 gallon. I was gonna get a 1 gallon, but I figured the only thing that can go in that is a betta, maybe. And I already have a cycled 2.5 thats empty (RIP to one of my bettas ) So, how many would I put in there? I realize they like to school, but I don't want to overcrowd them...I may just ditch the whole thing and get the killifish I'm researching...

 

[crimsontsavo]

Killies are awesome!