What kind of fish should I get that's low maintenance for a small bowl?

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I should add that I've had trouble keeping betta's alive despite a few attempts. I am fearful of getting another one because I feel so bad about the beautiful little things dying. I am learning so much here... I've been really disillusioned about fish in general, until now. I really appreciate the input from all of you.

Answer 1

None, bowls are illegal in some parts of the world because of how cruel they are. If you want to keep a fish, or any pet for that matter you should give it everything it needs to thrive not just survive. I would stick to bettas, since you seem to like them, and just get a proper sized tank. 2.5 gallons isn't really they big so it won't take up too much space if you still want it on your nightstand but it is big enough to give the betta room to swim and if you get one like I posted in your other question it has a filter in the hood.

People stop suggesting goldfish, even the small fancies need 20+ gallons when fully grown and can get 8-12 inches long. They also can live more then 20 years and the oldest on record died at the age of 42 or 43 but if kept in a bowl they probably won't even make it 1 year.

Answer 2

why do you go get a 1 to 2 gallon fish tank. Bowls are so cruel. They are dirty, give the fish no room to move, and are hard to keep at a steady temperature.

But if you insist on using the bowl here is a list of aquatic pets that can be put in the bowl. A few Ghost Shrimp, and a Black Mystery Snail are appropriate for a large fish bowl. Another good combination for a fish is three White Clouds, a few Ghost Shrimp, and a Mystery Snail.Live Aponogeton Plants, Java Ferns, and an Umbrella Fern add natural beauty. A Dwarf African Frog can live in a fish bowl but will need to eat live Black Worms twice a week.

Answer 3

I wouldn't put any fish in a bowl. Even a betta needs a small tank with a filter and and a heater.

Bettas are tropical fish. They many need a heater if the temperature of your house dips below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. They'll survive at lower temperatures, but will not thrive.

Also, they should not be kept in bowls. While they are a very hardy fish, if your keep them in bowls, they will be living in their own urine and poop until you clean the bowl. this will shorten the bettas life unless you change the bowl's water very frequently.


On the other hand, if you get a tank, you will be able to have a heater and a filter. This setup will make for a happier betta. You'll also only need to do partial water changes instead of changing 100% of the water once or twice a week. Maintaining a tank is really actually easier than maintaining a bowl.

I wouldn't put a goldfish in a bowl for several reasons. One they want to get big and they poop a great deal. If their growth is stunted because they are out in a small bowl, then they will not thrive.

I blame the pet store industry for letting people believe that goldfish and bettas can lead healthy lives in bowls.

Answer 4

the only appropriate living house for a fish is something that could carry over 2 gallons of water. something is merely too small to maintain at a relentless temperature, which could be annoying on the fish. Bettas are tropical fish - they desire water it incredibly is seventy six-80 two stages F. the challenge with those Betta Vases, is they don't carry sufficient water, there is not any thank you to maintain it heated and it incredibly is much greater impossible to scrub. Bettas do not die from too lots oxygen in filtered tanks. it incredibly is a collection of baloney. Bettas breathe oxygen from the floor of the water. Filtered tanks are lots in good shape than those without. forget the bowl, pass with a tank and get some ordinary embellishes or historic past scene. there is all forms of underwater lights which you will upload. something much less is going to point a shortened lifespan for the fish.

Answer 5

None. All fish have time and care requirements and none are suitable for a small bowl; even large bowls are ill-advised because they get cold and dirty. In fact, a large tank is much less work than a small bowl. It's more work initially, of course, to buy it, set up the decor, fill it up, attach filter and heater; but because of the filter, it says cleaner longer, and if you don't overstock, you can get away with doing a partial water change every 10-14 days - whereas with a bowl, you'll notice the water is getting dirty after a day or two, so you'll have to do water changes almost daily.

The smallest, easiest setup I could recommend would be a 5 gallon tank with a filter built into the lid, and a small heater. In that, you could put either one betta, or an african dwarf frog, or a couple white cloud minnows. You could use a turkey baster to do weekly 30% water changes.

Answer 6

A male beta. That is pretty much your only option. Other fish, including goldfish need oxygen added to their water(through an air pump). Goldfish can live in a small bowl, but they won't live as long as they could. A beta is a lot easier to take care of, they are pretty, and they can live up to 3 years. Only one fish per bowl! They will fight to the death if two betas are housed together.

Go to a petsmart and ask someone in the fish department to help you get set up.

Answer 7

how small is small? i would upgrade your bowl to at least a gallon -- get some plants that reach the top of the water (big leaved silks for aquariums or real plants -- java fern and any of the anubias can grow in a bowl -- you just tie them to a rock and drop them in). then go betta shopping. while you are buying your betta get some water conditioner, pellets for bettas, and some melafix or betta fix.

Answer 8

Bettas and a small goldish would be good for a bowl. Although goldfish are of a bit higher mantenaince

Answer 9

One male betta.
That's the only thing I would reccommend, as they're one of the very. very few fish that breathe at the surface. Most other fish will suffocate and die in a bowl, as there is not enough surface area on the water for the exchanges of gases.
Male bettas are great, though. They're one of the most brightly coloured and diverse fish in the hobby.

Answer 10

1 male beta