I think my fish would perfer a filter but i already have a tank but it has no filter so is there anyway you can buy a filter and some how connect it to the side?
2007-08-06 07:56:58 · 9 answers · asked by ahmaagawd 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I just read through your other questions and I know that you have a goldfish
What is a goldfish doing in a 2.5 gallon tank?
You need to buy him at least a 10 gallon tank for starters, otherwise you will stunt his growth
As for a 2.5 gallon tank, yes you can buy a filter, but only a betta is going to be happy in there
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-06 08:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, I wasn't going to add an answer, but if what Evelyn says is correct, i.e., you have a goldy in that tiny tank, you have a huge problem. Not only is it bad to have a goldfish in anything less than a 10 gallon aquarium, because of goldfishes' internal organ structure, they produce more waste than any other fish and need a filter more than any other fish. The size of the tank and the size of the filter are both aspects of the goldfish's organ structure. But, you need more than just a regular filter. Goldfish require a filter that pumps 10 times the water per hour as the size of the tank. So, if you have a 2.5 gallon tank, god forbid, you need a 25 gph filter. But!, as previously said, you must get yourself a 10 gallon tank ASAP with a 100 gph filter or this fish won't be long for this world. And be prepared that, once the goldy reaches 4 inches in length, you will need to invest in a 20 gallon tank.
2007-08-06 09:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can find a mini HOB (hangs on back) filter at most pet stores that will work for that tank.
Having said that, there are very few fish that can live and be even remotely happy in a 2.5 gallon tank. A betta is the only one I can think of offhand, and the water movement from the filter might bother him.
What kind of fish do you have in there?
2007-08-06 08:02:05 · answer #3 · answered by RabbitMage 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1.5 gallon and I use a filter. It is a cute little tiny filter. It is the Red Sea nano. It filters aquariums up to 5 gallons.
2007-08-06 08:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 3-I Whisper filter might suit your tank.
2007-08-06 08:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by f1mudvayne29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can buy a filter to put inside your tank. They sell them at your local pet store. Buy a Tertra Whisper filter as a preferred choice.
2007-08-06 08:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your pal replaced into staggering to cycle his tank, and assuming he did it properly it did no longer make contributions to his fish's dying. cycling the tank first components a fit environment for the fish and makes the water high quality much less complicated to maintain. Hardy fish like bettas can survive in an uncycled tank. at last the fish itself will supply the ammonia necessary to start up the cycle. in case you and your pal offered infant bettas, then this is fabulous fortune of the draw in the event that they survive or no longer. Many die for no glaring reason even in suitable circumstances. He could desire to purchase an older fish next time.
2016-12-11 12:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by selders 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the filter I have on my 2 gallon tank.It is home to one betta
.http://www.tetra-fish.com/sites/tetrafish/catalog/productdetail.aspx?id=1276&cid=866
2007-08-06 08:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they sell mini filters at almost all of the pet stores that have little suction cups to keep them on.
2007-08-06 08:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Becky D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋