I have a 3 gallon tank with 2 platies in it now. Before when I have had 3 fish in the tan one or two has died. I was wondering if putting an ammonia reducing tab in the tank would allow 3 fish to live in there.
2007-07-05 11:39:05 · 10 answers · asked by ??? 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
No. Better filtration would allow for more fish than otherwise, but not the tabs. Also, packing too many fish at once is a ticking time bomb and will eventually explode on you. Eventually something will happen that will cause the tank to crash and you would lose all of your fish.
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2007-07-05 12:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
5 gallons is only large enough for a betta and possibly shrimp or snails. Everything else either gets too large, requires schools, are too active, etc... With a 10 gallon there are more compatible fish but its still very small as far as tanks go. If you go for the 10 you could do the betta with a school (5-6) of pygmy cory cats, a khuli loaches, etc. Most tetras are too sensitive for a tank that small which danios or glofish would be too active. @ rulove Goldfish do NOT grow to the size tank nor do any fish. They become stunted and will die a short and painful death. The body on the outside may stop growing but the organs will not. This is why goldfish in bowls rarely make it over a couple month that and horrible water quality. Goldfish need 20-75+ gallons.
2016-05-19 01:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 gallon tank for 2 fish is really too tight. i don't believe the ammonia reducing tab has anything to do with saving the fish unless the ammonia level is high. the tight environment does not contain enough oxygen and will induce stress to the fish, causing them to die.
so the best way to save them is to get them a bigger tank.
2007-07-05 12:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Celes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tabs idea though it could work could really be setting you up for failure. Though you could live off of vitamin and mineral tablets for the rest of your life, your life would be shortened by you not getting the things you need. You trying to keep up with how quickly your fish produce waste may work for a little while but it's the completion of the cycle that will really give you any longevity. saving your fish and your money.
2007-07-05 11:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by midraj 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You cannot buy good water quality with chemicals and additives. You have two choices if you want more fish. Either invest in a larger aquarium or resolve yourself to the fact that you will need to clean your aquarium 2-3 times a week.
2007-07-05 12:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a long term solution, you should get yourself a bigger tank. And also adding an aerator and using an efficient filtration will help keep the amonia level stable.
2007-07-05 12:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by aquamac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is no substitute for a proper home. Would it be OK to give you a sweater and kick you out of your house in 10° weather? Same idea.
2007-07-05 12:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the water for chlorine first ,you must change 10% of the water every week.Also check the ph levels.
2007-07-09 10:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Klingon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its 3 gallons, if it is more fish you want... get a bigger tank. however, yes... ammonia reducers will help your tank hold more fish. i suggest not using tabs, but getting a filter pack. it lasts and is more effective.
2007-07-05 11:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no it will not help increase the number of fish you can keep. it will help improve the health and well being of the fish,
2007-07-05 11:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by snow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋