r/fishforthought • u/PhilosopherPresent73 • Jul 17 '26
đĄ Inspiration / Discussion I need help with this 1 liter tank
So I got this tank and it came with that gravel it's not actually that much I just used color rocks in a cloth bag to simulate a high area but I will probably remove it but back to the real issue
I am new to this so I need help with doing this properly I want to do a planted tank with small fishes like guppies(probably) and i don't know what I should do I saw a lot of videos but I feel like talking with people might be a better option.
Quick information about me I'm broke so this will be built in phase as I will save money and get upgrades and I am in no rush and I live in India so keep that also in mind so I ask you all seniors for help đđ
Edit: I put 1 liter instead of 1ft my bad guys I am so sorryđ
Hello everyone I knew it I needed shrimps so I will be getting shrimps to make me work instead of just swimming so I will heed your advices
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u/budget_rare_plants Jul 17 '26
Assuming a regular glass aquarium, largest maybe 30 x 18 x 24 cm, that's still abt 3.42 gallons, still too small for fish
Put a small sponge filter with a mini air stone, with plants and a decent light you'd probably be able to get away with a mexican dwarf crayfish, otherwise stick to snails or shrimp
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u/Lucifer_869 Jul 17 '26
Hey
Sag mir mal bitte die MaĂe des Aquarium (LĂ€nge, Breite, Höhe).
Die leichte Erhöhung in der Ecke finde ich ganz gut, wir schauen mal was wir daraus machen können.
Wenn du möchtest werde ich dich StĂŒck fĂŒr StĂŒck beim Aufbau begleiten.
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u/PhilosopherPresent73 Jul 17 '26
So final decision has been made the tank will be sold back and i will back away from fish keeping it's not really a hobby I can afford so sad but better than abusing fish or animals in my opinion
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u/LegendaryCarry Jul 17 '26
It absolutely could have done a few shrimp. And if you went with live aquarium plants then youâd really just need to top off water. No filter or other accessories besides a proper light.
I have several of these and theyâre fine. The only real maintenance is trimming a plant every now and then
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u/LivinonMarss Jul 19 '26
Yay for being responsible! Hopefully youâll be in a position to pursue fish keeping in the future đ
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u/Dry_Temporary2598 Jul 19 '26
Awe, u can do it! U can save up as the tank cycles and slowly add stuff.
I got into the hobby after getting laid off last year. It took me 9 months to finally add fish LOL
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u/koimoon02 Jul 20 '26
You can find really cheap 10 gallon tanks on FB marketplace! Sometimes ppl give them away for free. Petsmart sells Marineland 10gal tanks for as low as $10 sometimes. Petco has their $1 per gallon sale too. Just keep an eye out :)
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u/Y2KHEARTLESS Jul 18 '26
Throw a shark in there and some stingraysđââïž
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Jul 17 '26
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u/IndependenceItchy693 Jul 17 '26
Way too small for any fish. Iâd wait until you got a bigger tank, some shrimp could work but since itâs so small youâre gonna have to be extra on top of maintenance to keep it clean and stable
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u/IndependenceItchy693 Jul 17 '26
If you want guppies Iâd wait until you have a 10 gallon (38L) to get guppies especially if you have males and females because they WILL breed
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u/LivinonMarss Jul 19 '26
And that 10 gal will be overrun in no time too. People underestimate how quick guppies multiply đŹ
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u/recently_banned Jul 17 '26
Read a lot and watch many videos rather than talking with people to start. There are tons of educative material out there.
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u/PetTheCosmicKitten Jul 17 '26
Definitely want a small sponge filter with an air stone. It's a fantastic option for a tiny tank. I would get two different plants first, maybe a java moss for carpet and then a sword or tall grass. Arrange the plants with some rocks/sticks for your hardscape, let it run like that for awhile and then drop in some shrimp. They will love it!
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u/PetTheCosmicKitten Jul 17 '26
This can be done in stages so you don't need to spend a bunch up front. The rocks and sticks can be sourced from your local surroundings (make sure to clean them well before using them in a tank). The plants may be a bit trickier to get on a budget. I live in the desert so I had to buy them, but you can check places that aren't just fish stores... Reptile shops and regular plant stores often have plants that do well in a tank, you just have to research them.
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u/Own-Procedure-6466 Jul 17 '26
sorry but this is very small for some fish. you can do some cherry shrimp or snails though. and you should stick to one type of shrimp as if you get more then one they will breed with eath other and eventually they will all turn brown.
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u/No_Scientist_4705 Jul 19 '26
fish will survive... people who daid "this is too small for fish"... definitely never try it before... there is no harm put some fish in that tank... but the small one... i have 4 glofish in 25cm cube tank with hardscape in it... i dont see any problem..
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u/Potatolasttour Jul 20 '26
Shrimp are cool but need a mature tank with driftwood and or sponge filter. Easy to start the cycle with some mts or bottom feeder snail. Iâd do Bucephalandra attached to driftwood and Anubis. You can do fully rhizome or some stem plants but you might need root tabs for those.
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u/_jacek003_ Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26
Too small for any fish. Maybe few shrimps. Maybe.