I just bought a 2 gallon fish tank and I was thinking I would get a betta for the tank. Is that the right size

Question

Also what other fish can a put in the tank? What is the best place to put the tank? And finally can a buy a thermometer to put in the tank to make sure the tank is at the proper temperature?

Answer 1

A 2 gallon is just fine for a betta, but only the betta. Any more fish would be a bit too much.

Put the tank wherever you can see it and enjoy it of course, but out of direct sunlight and away from things like heating and cooling vents or window A/C units. Even under a fan isn't a good idea for a smaller tank.

Yes, thermometers are available in many styles in any pet store. Just pick the one that you like best and a proper temperature range is anywhere from 70 - 90 or so with the very best in the 80-85 range.

Hope this helps and feel free to email me with any additional betta questions you may have.

MM

Answer 2

2 gallons is really not that much. You could get a betta for it, but you really won't see bettas at their happiest until you get at LEAST 5 gallons. Also, any body of water with a fish in it needs to be filtered and heated. Unheated, unfiltered bowls are about the same as throwing the fish in the toilet, especially since if you keep one in a bowl that's most likely where it's going to end up anyway. =\ I've kept both, I was sucked in by the 'bettas live in puddles' myth, as well. My first betta lived for six months. Then I got a few 5 gallons (Had four tanks at this point), unheated and unfiltered, and each of the fish in those lived approximately 3-4 years. I got another betta, added a heater, filter, and that fish lived for 7 years. =) He finally died, truly of old age, just this last March. I now keep all my bettas in divided ten gallons. =)

So, I guess, a 2 gallon will work, although I highly recommend 5. The tank still needs to be filtered and heated, with bi-weekly 30% water changes and gravel vacuums and the temperature being a constant once set anywhere from 76-82 degrees. Be sure that you place the tank in a place that gets no direct sunlight (You'll have less of a problem with algae this way). Also, the betta must be kept alone in a tank this size.

Hope this helps,
C.G.

Answer 3

yes you can put 1 male Betta in a 2 gallon tank. I have mine in a one gallon tank with no heater. But if you want to by a heater for it i have seen small heaters at walmart that go in a 2 to 5 gallon tank. I got that size for my mom's 5 gallon works well. I would put the tank some where so its not right in front of a window where the sun will shine on it. It will grow algae faster. I have mine in the living room in the corner by the TV I can see it while i am watching TV. I don't really know if u would really want to get any more fish in that size tank unless its a small type fish like a playtie or Mollie. You don't want to over crown. Hope this helps

Answer 4

Well, a male betta should not be kept with another male beta. you CAN keep male betta's with other fish, within some guidelines.
the fish you keep it with must be about the same size as your betta, and not grow any larger.
Don't put any fin-nipping fish in with your betta (some danyos, guramis, ect. ask your local pet store)
Don't put any fish with long tails in with your betta. He may very well think it's another betta, and fight it. this means guppies are out.
Don't try to put bettas with a fish that needs cold water, or a swift current. Bettas need sluggish current, and warm water.

HOWEVER!

You can keep female betas together. They don't have the aggression problems that the males do. You can also combine females with other tropical fish that enjoy low filtration.

Keep your tank away from direct sunlight, in a place where you can easily maintain it, and no animals or children can get into it. also make sure it is in a place where no household cleaners will accidentally spray into it.

As far as temperature, bettas need warm water. you will want to buy both a heater for your tank (unless you live in an area where it is ALWAYS very warm), and a thermometer.

Answer 5

A two gallon is fine. Get one of those stick on tape thermometers they have at the Pet Store or in the Pet area of a department store. Get some water conditioner, some aquatic or fake plants and some gravel or those glass pebbles. Keep it simple if you aren't using some sort of filtration, as you will need to clean it often. (Betta's do not like fast moving water, tho) Keep it in a lighted/bright area, but don't put it in the sun or near a sunny window or you will have algae and temperature problems. Other than a female betta, I wouldn't put anything else in there. I keep my Betta's alone. Snails haven't worked well for me. I use regular flake fish food. Have fun!

Answer 6

greater beneficial is often greater suited, so choose for the 5 gallon tank! the finished thought-approximately them liking smaller areas is a risky fantasy. you will additionally want a filter out and a heater, in view that bettas like water temps at around seventy 8-80 ranges. and that's considerable which you examine up on fish tank biking, in view that a hundred% water transformations on a 5 gallon is somewhat impractical, and all fish fare greater suited in cycled tanks.

Answer 7

if you wanted to create a small community tank, you should have went with at least a 5-gallon starter aquarium kit.

when you get a 5-gallon starter aquarium kit, you can have the following fish:
1 Betta
3 Zebra Danio
1 Plecostomus
1 African Dwarf Frog

a thermometer would be a good idea to have even for a small community tank.

Answer 8

one betta is quite happy in a two gallon tank. not much else will be. i wouldn't worry about temperature too much until it starts getting cold again. bettas like having their water about 75-80 degrees. whatever temperature it is in the room the water will be close.

as far as placing it -- its best out of drafts and out of any sun exposure.

if you think your tank looks kind of empty with just one betta i would suggest overdecorating -- get a big fake plant that reaches the top or even sticks out a little bit. bettas like to rest on the leaves and will use leaves at the surface of the water to anchor bubble nests. a decoration they can call home works well too. the are territorial and like having things they can call territory.

Answer 9

I wouldnt go with a tank that small. Once you add a few plants and pebbles there will little room for the beta to swim. I think a 5 gallon tank or bigger is good. I have 2 betas in seperate vases. The clear vases I use are huge. If you would like to see a picture of them so you can get an idea, I'd be glad to email you. Just email me on here and let me know. Also temperature should be around 70 degrees. Do not put in direct sunlight. You dont want to feed them that store bought hard food. You need to buy them frozen brins shrimp. You can usually buy it from a local pet store. I purchased mine 6 months ago for $7.00 and I still have 6 months left of use to use. It helps them live longer. Fresh/frozen food is better than any food that sits on a store shelf for years. Beta Fish originated from oxygen-depleted waters. So they dont need an air pump of any kind. The bigger the opening at the top of the tank the better it can breathe. Air bubblers actually aggrivate beta's. Compatable fish and such is African Frogs, ottos and cories to name a few. Do not put more than 1 male beta in the tank. The result? One will die. They are aggressive fish. You can add several females to live with the male providing the tank is at least 25 gallons or more. You will need to add plenty of plants so that when the male tries to attack, they can retreat and hide. male beta's will attack female betas if the female is not ready to spawn. So good luck with your beta's and I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy mine.

Answer 10

you can put other fish with a betta as long as it is smaller, not colorful, and not aggressive; I have four zebra danios and an african dwarf frog with mine....however mine are in a ten gallon tank because rule of thumb is one inch of fish for one gallon of tank...since a betta is about 2-3 inches long then a two gallon tank is only big enough for the betta...sorry