I have a 2.5 gallon that I wan't to put something in. I wan't one fish that likes to be alone and will stay small. Or a fish that stays small that likes to be kept in group of two or three. Anyone know of any good fish?
2006-09-16 16:12:36 · 11 answers · asked by Luekas 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Unless you have a heater for this 2.5 gallon tank, there are only a couple of freshwater fish that will live in cold water. Goldfish are one and the white cloud mountain minnow is another. Goldfish are very dirty fish and require a lot of maintenance. The white clouds are from China and need a current in their tank. A good air pump and air stone would suffice. They are small and you could have about 3-4 in that tank, but no more.
Bettas (pronounced bet-tah, not bay-tah) are tropical fish and require a temp of 80 degrees. If they are kept in cold water, they will die an early death at your hands. Their immune systems do not work at cold temps.
2006-09-16 17:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bettas are solitary fish especially male ones, they can be kept in 2.5 gallon tanks, but preferably something larger. Or you can place a couple neon tetras or even maybe 2 guppies, just make sure they're not a male and a female.
Also depends on the ability for the amount of water to keep a low ammonium/nitrate/nitrite levels and overall stability.
2006-09-16 23:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by cao_boy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That sure is a small tank, but best bet would be some zebra fish. They like to be in a group so get at least two but no more than three. They tend to chase each other so its not so boring, like seeing one, just floating around.
2006-09-16 23:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by blood_red_mustang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Male Bettas are the most colorful for a tank that size.
2006-09-17 00:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a bristle nose pleco and two guppy fry in my 2.5. Just becareful to not overfeed, it will send your cycle through the roof! :)
2006-09-18 16:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsey J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put in some Zebra danios, mabey two or three they like to school, they are very active and stay very small,(very fun to have).
2006-09-17 14:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
id say a couple fancy guppy's especially mail ones cuz they have the prettiest tails
2006-09-17 00:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Josey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a crowntail betta
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=844
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2006-09-17 00:10:40 · answer #8 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a betta is an excellent choice
2006-09-17 13:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by Adam 45653 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a betta
2006-09-16 23:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by double b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋