I have a bunch of little aquariums/fishbowls but the only creature I can find suitable for these living environments are betta fish. They are mostly around the size of one-gallon, unheated, unfiltered tanks. I know no tropical fish would work but I have a zebra danio in one and it is doing fine. ( I know they're supposed to be in groups...I'm working on a way I can get him friends without giving him away). I have guppies in a ten-gallon heated tank - could they work in the smaller tanks? Please don't tell me to put goldfish in the bowl - I hear it's cruel. I'm thinking of something along the lines of white cloud mountain minnows and ghost shrimp. If I do get the white clouds, how many could I keep in a one gallon? Will these work? Any suggestions on other fish?
2006-10-30 10:07:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Welll..................since ya asked(smile,lol)
The best fish for a bowl that size is a male betta. The most common fish that people want to put in a bowl is goldfish. But, they need a tank of at least 10 gallons with a filter. Most die a horrible death in a few weeks or less because they are so messy and get so big. (They grow to be about 8 inches.) Bettas are by nature suited to live in very small bodies of water and stay small. One gallon is the minimum size for good health. I think yours holds about 2 gallons so you are in good shape.
However!!! Bettas... are from the Anabantidae Family are a of perciform fish commonly called the climbing Gouramies or climbing perches. As labyrinth fishes, they possess a labyrinth organ, a structure in the fish's head which allows them to "breathe" atmospheric oxygen. Fish of this family are commonly seen gulping at air at the surface of the water; which then passes out of their gills or mouth when they dive beneath the surface.
The climbing gouramies originate from Africa to India and the Philippines. They are primarily a freshwater fish .
So other than the oh so common Bettas and Goldfihes Grouramies , and Paradise fish do well to. However still be very careful to take very good care of these guys as it is such a small space.
Clean their bowls out once a week, using only one small squirt of Stress coat and feed them once daily about 3 pellets, as to help keep their water clean. Oh and try to kep their water fairly warm, if not thats when you can get the problems, such as not eating, not being active,and other well known plauges.
I would prefer you just, jsut so the little guys could play in the bubbles(smile)
2006-10-30 10:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by ******************** 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're right goldfish in bowls is cruel. Sorry, can't help, I'm a believer that fish really shouldn't be kept in anything unfiltered/unheated, less than at least a 5 gallon. Why don't sell all the smaller tanks and use the money to buy a larger one?
2006-10-30 10:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paradise fish...which were the first "pet" fish brought to Europe and America from the Siam. Personally I find them to be much hardier then bettas and have a better more consistent coloration too. Small dwarf African frogs may work as well.
Hermit crabs would be a poor choice...since they are required to be kept in groups, need enough room in order to properly molt and may escape.
2006-10-30 10:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by rian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a proper aquarium with a filter but bettas are OK to put in bowls.
2006-10-31 00:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guppies r in an unheated tank and they are fine but i recommend tanks not bowl becasue ive had fish jump out of bownls
2006-10-30 10:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't recomend this as a fish habitat. You may want to check out some local fish or pet store to see what might be a better fit.
Good luck!
2006-10-30 10:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by oppsy_poopsy123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the general rule is one fish per gallon. you could probably do a handful of guppies or minnows in a gallon size tank, but you should still get an airstone at the very least, to aerate the water. those little teeny frogs and crabs are cute, and would probably do well in smaller tanks.
2006-10-30 10:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by Renee B 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you could also use your fish bowls for little homes for hermit crabs. they are pretty fun. my son has had a lot of fun with his. one other thing he has is those little water frogs. he got some from school last year (4 of them to be exact), and they are still alive, and doing well. you have to change the water once a week, with that many living together, but they are fun to watch.
2006-10-30 10:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by evanlah 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I breed Bettas and I would have to say their pretty tuff. As long as they have fresh water and food there good to go
2006-10-30 12:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta come in varieties... Not all look like the 'standard' beta fish.
http://experts.about.com/q/Fish-1472/
2006-10-30 10:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by Nunya M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋