I have a 2.5 gallon tank (I'm in college). I had two rosy barbs, and one just died. I know keeping barbs in such a small tank was a bad idea, but they were so pretty and I thought I could handle it. Anyways, they don't seem to be working out. What kind of fish can I add with one rosy barb left? If this one dies, what kind of fish could I fit in such a small tank? I don't want a betta because my little sister has one and if I get one it would be the end of the world for her. She likes to be original or something...
2006-11-12 13:22:33 · 7 answers · asked by nikki c 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
2.5 gallon tanks are too small for goldfish. Endlers livebearers and guppies are capable of living in small tanks.. The Endlers is a good fish for you because they are comfortable in that tight situation. they are extremely colourful ( google endlers livebearers peacock)
2006-11-12 14:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'll start out telling you what you shouldnt keep in that tank - Do not keep barbs, danios, tetras, goldfish, etc. you could try keeping a couple of small mollies or guppies and a small loach or cory catfish for starters. Also keep your tank well filtered and aerated.
2006-11-13 03:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by steve s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was having a look for you & found some advice on reviews on this Amazon page:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Glass-Mini-Bow-Aquarium-Starter-Purple/dp/B0002AS4SS
If Platys are indeed suitable then I'd recommend them - there's such a wide range of colours & they breed easily ... though I suppose if they do you'll have a space problem. I also like them because they always seem to come up to the front of the tank to greet me ... of course that may just mean that they think they;'re gonna be fed ... lol
Oh - just looked at 'the information' links below ... looks like the tank should be 10 gallon for Platy ... what a shame.
2006-11-12 21:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get another rosy barb since the 2.5 gallon tank is too small for anything else
2006-11-12 22:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Goldfish are a good choice if it is sharing a tank because they are a community fish. Also, they are tolerant of most water conditions, as are Japanese Fighter Fish. If you are looking for a pretty fish that can last in a small tank, I would go with the Japanese Fighter Fish. Good luck with your fish, I hope this advice was helpful.
2006-11-12 22:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
well just so you know you can get a ten gal for $10 at wal mart without a cover but you may want a cover
2006-11-12 21:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a neon fish the type that looks like you can see through them they dont require alot of space
2006-11-12 23:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋