what kind of pet fish can you have that don't need a filter. In other words, just plain water?
2006-09-20 16:27:34 · 23 answers · asked by hersheybar99 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Goldfish or Betas
2006-09-20 16:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyedladysexylady 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
A Beta. They are beautiful and don't need large tanks. Or filters. Or heaters. Goldfish need a filter. They do three things well. 1. They look pretty. 2. they eat. 3. they poop, a lot. So they need a filter or you'll be cleaning the tank a lot. And don't use a heater for them either, besides being a cool water fish, over a certain temperature, their waste breaks down more quickly causing the tank to become full of amonia.
2006-09-20 16:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by PearLover 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beta fish are good without a filter, especially for first time fish owners,they can be put in relatively small tanks with some rocks and maybe a plant and be ok, pretty easy maintanence/feeding.
2006-09-20 18:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Heathertogo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A male betta would be your best bet...you can keep them in a small bowl without a problem.
Although you don't need a filter, you absolutely do need WATER CONDITIONER...this is important because the chlorine that is put in drinking water is toxic to the fish. A small bottle of water conditioner costs like $3-$4 and will last you a long time! Good luck and enjoy your fish!
2006-09-20 16:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with the beta, if I were you. It does not need a tank and filter. It is an awsome looking fish, and loaded with character for a fish! You can get this fish to take food from the service of your finger tip or teach it with hamburger meat to jump out of the bowl and grab.
Be sure if you teach him to jump for his food that you have a screen to slide over his bowl when you aren't standing there to feed him.
Anyway, enojoy your beta or what ever you choose.
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-09-20 16:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a beta but i would get a female too so he isnt lonely - i dont care if it is a fish
and i beleive gold fish dont need filters but they put out amonia in the water so u have to keep them with gold fish-
and u may want to condition your water even though the fish doesnt require a filter, and change the water weekly or consider getting a plant for oxygen
2006-09-20 16:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Goldfish
2006-09-20 16:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by HukedOnFonix 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Betta... they don't even like moving water... just make sure you get only one... or at least.. one per tank... whats better: you don't need a fish tank.. you can put him inside a water plant's vase or anywhere you can fit a little water...
2006-09-21 08:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ricky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish
2006-09-20 16:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wehighly highly recommend a filter thesecdays if your gonna use just about any kinds of city water etc, this is a huge mistake if you dont hons!
2006-09-20 16:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beta Fish. You need a plant for the top of the bowl.
I've had my beta fish for four months now and he's doing great.
2006-09-20 16:29:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋