I currently have a 2-gallon aquarium with a whisper flter, light, plants, and stones) on my desk at work. I currently have my 1" fancy tail goldfish in there, but learned he needs more room so I'm putting him in a bigger aquarium at home.
I'd like to keep the 2-gallon tank going at work. Would this be good for a betta? If not a betta, what other fish/non-furry creature can I put in this tank and how many?
Thanks in advance!
2007-03-30 07:54:19 · 9 answers · asked by Cemetery Gurl 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
That is a good size for a betta, but depending on the temperature you may need a heater. With proper water changes your tank could be home to 3-4 white cloud with no heater.
With a heater you could also include in the list of possiblities a few 3-4 neons, or black neons, or glow light tetras, but nothing really any larger than those.
MM
2007-03-30 08:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Betta would be perfectly happy in a nice, 2-gallon tank with a filter. And good job on getting the goldfish in a proper sized aquarium!
2007-03-30 07:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small size tanks have their problems in that the water quality can go downhill rather fast. Therefore, you must be sure to make regular water changes each week at least 1/4 of total water volume. I consider a 10 gallon tank to be of a small size.
I use a 2 gallon size tank only as a hospital tank when someone gets sick, or a newcomer has been purchased.
2007-04-02 15:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds perfect for a Betta. One thing you didn't mention is a heater. Betta's need a water temp of at least 72 degrees to be healthy and happy. A couple of fancy guppy's might do the trick as well but only 2 or 3 and only Males.
Good Luck.
E.
2007-03-30 08:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by > 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Betta would be very happy in the tank and keeping you company at the office, try feeding him frozen blood worms once in awhile as a treat { if you have a freezer area in the lunchroom}.Enjoy
2007-03-30 09:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by pet lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Betta would do great in your tank provided its not to cold for him.You can get a small 7.5 watt heater that is made for small tanks if your room isn't warm enough.
2007-03-30 08:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a betta would be good, because I have one and it happily lives in a half gallon tank, so maybe you could get like 2or three females?
2007-04-02 13:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by Zipper 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have one(Betta) in a two gallon, and it is fine, its been alive for 3 weeks now ...lol and i don't have a filter.
2007-03-30 07:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by gilbertandkayla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds good but do you have heating supplied as well
2007-03-30 08:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋