I want a fish but dont want to buy a huge tank, fliter, ect, are there any that can survive without it?

Question

i mean, when i go to the pet shop i always see them with huge filters, stuff that makes bubbles (lol) and basically tons of bulky stuff. I have a decent tank but dont want to buy all that if i dont need it. are there any fish that could live HAPPILY without it???

i love my animals. i have a cat, 2 hamsters and dog and i care for them as if they where my children. I wouldnt bother taking in an animal if i knew i couldnt care for them properly. im just doing some research...

Answer 1

Yep, bettas will do fine without a filter, but they will need a heater and without the filter you will need to change the water veyry often.

A small tank only needs a small filter, you can pick up a filter, heater and light for a 10 gallon tank without breaking the bank or it looking too bulky on the tank.

MM

Answer 2

Everyone who wants a small tank, low maintenance, has a betta in a bowl. This is a cheap option, though a betta should be in a small heated & filtered tank. A 2.5 gallon is the minimum. The tank, heater & filter would be about $35. Any decorations would be extra, plan on about $50.

For the same price you could upgrade to a 10 gallon. 10 gallon tanks are the most commonly sold tank in the US, and are cheaper than a 2.5. This opens up more options.

Find some smaller gravel, plants & other decorations. Think in miniature. Start with a group of pygmy corys, these are bottom to middle level shoaling fish, a group of 5 would work nicely. After a few months add a school of neon tetras. These are nice colorful mid level dwelling fish. If done correctly, with the smaller fish and decos, you will have the appearance of a larger tank on a budget. Take a close up picture, and it looks like a 29 gallon.

Answer 3

No fish, nor animal for that matter, is easy. They all require a certain level of responsibility and care. That said, a betta is probably the fish that can live in the least amount of space. But a bowl is not the place for any fish. Of any size or species. Bowls are just a form of torture. In actuality, aside from the initial cost issues of a larger tank, a larger tank is easier to take care of than a little tank. But, if you want a small tank, a betta would be fine with a 2.5 gallon tank. You really shouldn't go smaller. But, a betta is a tropical, warm water fish and as such, requires a heater. Tropical fish also require heated water. A goldfish doesn't require heat, but, because of the high level of waste that they put out, they require a minimum of a 10 gallon tank and that minimal requirement size will grow yearly as the fish grows. Additionally, all fish need maximum filtration to deal with their waste and how it contaminates the water. Then there are maintenance of water quality parameters. You need to know how to cycle water and understand the nitrogen cycle. You need to know the proper way to change water and how to clean the tank, filter, plants and decorations. You need to know how to test the water to be sure that it is in the correct parameters and is healthy for the fish. You need to know about lighting requirements and you need to learn about diseases and be able to identify them and treat them. The more you know about how to properly take care of fish before you get them, the better chance you will have of having happy, healthy fish and the happier it will make you. Be sure that you are ready to do all of this before you make a committment to a living thing that you can't go back on. Good luck!

Answer 4

first of all to the people above, it's betta. it's a fish, not a letter. second, they can survive in a bowl without a filter or heater but it's not healthy and they'll have dramatically shorter lives.

a betta would be doable if you have a tank or bowl at least 2.5 gallons, a room or spot in your house that's a consistant temp of at least 75° and you are willing to do full water changes every three days. no slacking. and the temp being 75°F doens't mean you keep your heater in your house at 75° that means you know for sure the temp in the exact spot you keep the fish is constantly 75°F or higher. however, even this isn't really the best set up, a filtered heated tank is the best option.

if you don't have a place that warm, and aren't willing to change the water that often, then don't bother. fish are little, but they are still living things and deserve proper care.

Answer 5

Sorry big tanks do need all that other stuff. Do some research before you get into fish keeping so you will know exactly what your in for. Fish are much more difficult to keep alive than a dog or cat. That's why its called a hobby. It has to be a labor of love.

Answer 6

Fish can somewhat bypass 5-days with nutrition, i've got performed it until now. i've got even have been given mouthbrooders which bypass 3-6 weeks without ingesting consistently. I robotically feed a number of my different fish (puffers) as quickly as each and every 2-3 days and that they are doing super. Feed them nicely interior the days top-rated up on your departure and then take your trip (they are going to be high-quality once you get returned).

Answer 7

Get yoursef a nice Betta, just 1 per tank and set it up in a aquarium like a Marineland system 3. Its a small 3 gallon tank and that has a filter and light.

I got mine from fish.com they are on sale for $34.

Answer 8

All fish need filtration. And tropicals need heat so unless you routinely keep your house at 78 F, you need a heater.

Marine tanks require even more "bulky stuff"

Good luck!

Answer 9

Get a betta fish. They can do perfectly fine without any filet whatsoever. I Have 6 bettas and dont have a filter . And as i see there doing perfectly fine. So honey just go get a cute twirling betta fish who can lighten up your day.

Answer 10

Betta work well and gold fish are another alternative. However, I would suggest at least purchasing an airator (which are pretty quiet) to provide fresh oxygen to the water. Another option is to purchase a small fish tank from Walmart (like 2.5 gallon) They are usually pretty quiet and do not take a lot of space. I believe they average under $25.