What fish would you recommend in a 1.5 to 2 gallon aquarium?

Question

I am getting fish in July, and I don't know how many fish I could get in there, and don't know what species to get either. I would like maybe two fish that are either beginner or intermediate level. I would also like that they were each a different species of fish, so I would like two small fish each a different species that would do well in a 1.5 or 2 gallon tank. Oh, and I'm sorry to be so picky, but they can't be tropical fish. In the space that I have, I don't have enough room for a water heater. Please, can you give me all the information that you have? Thanks.

Answer 1

No such fish exists, you will have to broaden your horizens. Goldfish grow too big and poop a lot, and you would not be able to keep any REAL fish in it. The closest you could get would be one Betta and 5 Glass Shrimp or 5 snails (real snails, not the kind you get when you buy aquatic plants). The Betta would prefer a warmer tank, but it will do fine in your unheated tank. You could mix and match the snails and shrimp, but make sure your tank has a cover, Bettas can jump and snails will just crawl out. Bettas have really attractive fins and they will complement the shrimp. Please do not go get a real fish (a fish that will need a real tank and filters and heaters), it will just die in your tank. If you could get a 10 gallon tank, your options go way up. If you can manage a 10 gallon tank, email me at "[e-mail]" and I can give you a list of REAL fish you could get.

Nosoop4u

Answer 2

Of course there is the ever popular betta, but you do have other choices assuming the temperature does get below 70F or so.

You can easily keep a small group of 4-5 neons tetras in the tank, but it will require you to be diligent with changing at least 25% of the water each and every week, with 40-50% being even better. Instead of neons you could choose the same number of glowlight tetras, but pick only one or the other.

If you have them in your area you could instead select a pair of Sparkling gourami or Croaking gourami.

Another choice would be a pair or trio of small killifish such as A. australe.

If the tank will get well below 70F, you can always go with a few White Cloud Mountain Minnows. They are a good attractive coldwater fish.

Lots of choices even for a very small tank provided you keep up with the maintenance and are careful not to over feed.

MM

Answer 3

well the rule of thumb is 1inch of fish needs 1 gallon of water.....so i would not get a goldfish most grow 5in. and more.....i suggest fancy tailed guppies they are small and easy to start with they get about 1 in full grown so i would not keep more than 3 for sure.....or a single beta would do good in that size too....and tthey are the easiest fish to start with....as far as a heater if you keep your house 75-80 it will be warm enough with out one but if /when cooler you can get very small heaters for like beta bowls @ wal-mart ..well i have 2 tanks and have been doing aquariums for 20 yrs or more....good luck and enjoy!!

Answer 4

bettas are tropical, guppies are better tropical, and goldfish are to big. So forget the top recommendations.

I personally wouldn't recommend getting any cold water fish in that tank because most of them are big, find a way to fit in a heater or get a small one some how.

Answer 5

you don't have anything to choose from really. you need to either figure out how to warm it or get a larger tank. you could keep a couple white cloud minnows in it and thats about all.

Answer 6

A siamese fighting fish is suited there.

Answer 7

try getting a guppy and a goldfish they are the easiest fish i know of to keep alive and take care of and they aren't tropical

Answer 8

betas are really cool, you can go with guppies or goldfish too.