Is this type of aquarium healthy for fish?

Question

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_2/601-0755122-5048111?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000IV3GWK

i thought fish needed more water...the post on the page says so too.

Answer 1

these types of tanks infuriate me. people who buy them view animals as decorations and entertainment.

that said, it's not suitable for ANY fish. while a betts MIGHT survive in it it would not be happy and would require frequent changes, which would be a hassle since it's hanging on the wall.

I like how it says easy to clean with SOAP and water. lmao... just goes to show you how much the makers actually know and care about fish.

Answer 2

Ack, heavens no, don't put a fish in there. Fish definitely need more water, AND proper filtration to thrive. No fish can thrive in a small bowl / vase / container (a betta would not survive 5 years in a vase, especially without heat, either.)

The minimum for one non-schooling, small fish (betta or killifish) would be 5 gallons. Most other small fish (tetras etc) need 10 gallons at least because they are schools and need a lot of swimming room.

Answer 3

Not an ideal habitat. I'd imagine they would be hard to clean too.

Tanks of that size might be suitable for one betta each, which would be a step up for them from the 4 ounce dixie cups they get sold in, but you won't find me decorating my house with these any time soon.

Answer 4

It's not ideal conditions for any fish. If cleaned regularly, it might be acceptable, although definitely not the best conditions, for a pair of betas. But something hanging on the wall would also seem to be something that wouldn't even regularly be cleaned.

Answer 5

Fish definately need more space than that, I can't imagine what is going through some people's minds when they buy these things.

Answer 6

Smaller fish would do fine in these.
I used to have a betta that I kept in a vase and he lived for 5 years.

Answer 7

no