what fish can live in a 5.5 gallon tank i want photos p;lease

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

**Nano tank options (5.5 gallons) that won’t break the bank or your fishy heart**

- **Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)** – the classic nano-tank star. Keep 1 male or, if you’re feeling patient, a sorority of peaceful females in a well-planted tank with a gentle filter. Temperature around 76–80°F, stable water, and a lid because they can jump. For photos, search: *betta 5 gallon tank setup*.

- **Endler’s Livebearers** – tiny, colorful, and surprisingly active. Best kept in small groups (3–6, with 1–2 males and rest females) in a planted 5.5-gallon. Temperature ~72–82°F depending on your plants. Photos: *Endler’s livebearers 5 gallon tank*.

- **Guppies** – adaptable and small. A trio (2–3 fish) can work in a 5.5-gallon, but be mindful of breeding if both sexes are present. Photos: *guppy 5 gallon tank*.

- **White Cloud Mountain Minnows** – hardy, tolerate cooler temps, and stay small. A school of 4–6 can be comfy in a 5.5-gallon if the tank is well-planted and has light current. Photos: *White Cloud Mountain Minnow 5 gallon*.

- **Ember Tetras** – a tiny school (5–6) can work in a densely planted 5.5-gallon. They appreciate some plant cover and dim lighting. Photos: *Ember tetra 5 gallon tank*.

**Quick setup tips**
- Keep a light, gentle filtration (a small sponge filter works great) to avoid strong currents that stress tiny fish.
- Use proper cycling before adding fish; ammonia/nitrite should be near 0, nitrate kept low with weekly water changes (20–30%).
- Plant densely with java moss, floaters, and low-light plants to give fish places to hide.
- If you go with a Betta, avoid aggressive tank mates; in such a small space one nippy fish can ruin the mood.
- Temperature consistency matters more in nano tanks; aging heaters or room-temperature drops in early winter can stress fish—consider a reliable heater and a lid to minimize drafts.

**Photos and inspiration**
- To see real-life setups, try these search prompts:
  - "betta in 5 gallon tank" 
  - "Endler's livebearers 5 gallon tank" 
  - "guppy 5 gallon tank" 
  - "White Cloud Mountain Minnow 5 gallon tank" 
  - "Ember tetra 5 gallon tank"

If you want, tell me which options you’re leaning toward and I’ll tailor a stocking plan, plant list, and a week-by-week photo-ready setup checklist. You’ve got this—your tiny underwater world is about to shine! 🐠✨

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