What kind of fish should I get?

Question

I'm getting a small 2.5 gallon MiniBow. What kind of fish should I get? I would get three medium fish, OR 5 small fish, OR one goldfish of any type. What kind of fishies should I get for it?

Okay, no more bettas, peeps.

Answer 1

2.5 gallon is too small for any type of goldfish & 3 medium fish. I really wouldn't recommend anything in an unfiltered 2.5 gallon other than a betta.

Answer 2

The only thing I would put in a small 2.5 gallon tank is a betta. Goldfish need 10 gallons minimum each and a lot of tropicals like to be with other fish which you can't do in that tank.

Answer 3

You must be a starter, well, if you're a starter, then you should start with goldfish. Although they won't last long, it's the easiest to take care of. If you have a pond, it would be the best but if you have a tank, you may want a 2 gallon tank, but if you have a bowl, I'm telling you, doesn't matter what type of fish, they'll die, especially guppies(betta's may last longer than other fish).Also remember that you should go in this order
(1)Coldwater
(2)Freshwater
(3)Saltwater
(4)Tropical
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Info from ME, NOT WEBSITE!!(Use this info for tanks and ponds)

Make sure you have the highest water quality
possible.This would mean 0 ppm of ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates; all of which you can test using a test kit or by having your local pet store test them for you. Don't add any more fish until you've had your water tested. If any of these levels are too high, you should do an immediate 25% water change. If your levels of ammonia are high, three 25% water changes over the course of a week may help.
In the future, you should perform a 25% water change every two weeks.This will help to control levels of ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.The water changes will reduce any problems with water quality and help the fish combat parasites plus reduce any harmful bacteria.
In order to maintain low levels of these toxins, you should also make sure not to overfeed your fish or overstock your tank.
Overfeeding of your fish can increase these levels in the water as the uneaten food is allowed to decompose. At each feeding you should feed no more than what your fish can eat in ONE minute, while allowing a minimum amount of food to fall to the gravel.
Proper filtration and aeration are other things you may want to
consider.Make sure the filter is working properly and that the water is well oxygenated. Temperature is also important. Tropical fish prefer a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 4

I second Tiki. Goldfish need a minimum of 20 gallons per fish due to the amount of waste they excrete, as well as the size they tend to grow to.

Get a heater for the tank - you could go with possibly three male guppies or three female guppies (do not mix sexes in a tank that small). If guppies aren't your thing, look into danios. Most tetras are not a good idea because it's going to be next to impossible to keep that water clean, and they are simply not as hardy as they used to be (in fact, any time I've ever had a water quality problem, my neons were the first to show signs of distress).

Keep in mind, it's darn near impossible to cycle a tank that small, so be prepared to do water changes pretty often to combat ammonia levels.

Answer 5

You have to remember that these fish are going to need a little growing room, I've dealt with fish all my life, worked in a pet store, have cleaned large aquariums for odd jobs, and now have a 55 gal aqua, and a Japanese Koi pond. Just to let you know that I'm somewhat experienced in this area, and I highly recommend that if your minibowl is 2.5 gallons, you shouldn't get any more than 3 fantail goldfish, or 1 Betta, or 5 comet goldfish, but just remember too that if you get goldfish, their water will need to be cleaned often because they poop more than tropical fish, and if you don't have a heater in your tank, then you can't get tropicals because they will die with no heat. Good Luck, just make sure you talk with your pet store employee for any advice.

Answer 6

For a 2.5 gallon bowl you don't have many choeses on what kind of fish you can get and them live.
You can get one Betta, or one Gold Fish becaose they don't have to have air, they are top water breathers. All ather fish have to have an air pump or a filter, and you could only have one maybe two small grown fish. But if you get a Betta you can only have one, becoase they will kill one another.
You should ask some one at a pet store when you go to get your fish.

Good Luck!!

Answer 7

2.5 gallons is too small for 5 small fish and 3 medium fish. you might as well get a beta or just A goldfish.

Answer 8

I would say a betta, better known as a siamese fighting fish. They are beautiful and do great in a small tank.

Answer 9

you can get like a bunch of neon tetras. they are good for small tanks. if you want to get any other good fish, get a bigger tank at least 10 gal. there isnt much you can put in a 2.5 gallon

Answer 10

If you are new into fish, you should start with goldfish, just 2 or 3 and then as you learn how they live in their tank, you may proceed to buy another kind of fish.. cyb