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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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New Fish Tank!
Well, I decided to buy a 2.5 gallon fish tank. I know I can't put alot of fish in it, but I would love a few fish in there! I want at least 2. Since I cant find a good heater to put in it (one small enough that it wont take up alot of space) tropical fish seem out of the question.
Any suggestions for a few fish combo's? I am preping it for a betta fish as an alternative... but I still would like more fish  .
Spec's (what I have set up)
- 2.5 Gallon
- 12"x6"
- Filter
- Light
- Warm Enviroment
- 2 plants!
heres pic!
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Master
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welcome to fishlore!! that tank is cool..and even for a betta your pushing the limits..5 gallons is best to get their personalities out and let them enjoy life..how bout some shrimp? those would be cool in there...otherwise, its too small for much |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Welcome! 
I'm sorry to say, but Shawnie is right. I can't really think of a pair of fish that I would keep in a 2.5 gallon as its forever home... 5 gallons is the smallest I personally would ever consider keeping a betta in.
Maybe a pair of Neons? Or guppies perhaps, but that is really pushing it.
At the end of the day, though, I'm sorry but I just don't think it would be good for any kind of fish I can think of to keep two in something that little. :/ It's a really pretty little tank, I hope you find something for it that you enjoy! |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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awww, I had a feeling that be the case . What about a betta and a snail!  |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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What about a few nano fish? would a few neon tetras work? and if you need to learn a bit about starting the tank i made a thread called "New 16 Gallon Tank" The people on here really put a lot of info on it. And Welcome to Fishlore  |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Ghost Shrimp?
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I don't know a lot about snails; I think that some of them can be kind of messy and might contribute too much of a bio-load for a tank that size... but I have also heard that they are "cleaners"... I hope someone that knows about snails comes along for you soon; I have a snail but only because I got him by accident in with some fish at the store!
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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lol how'd the miss the snail in the bag. Yea I guess I could check out other critters to live in there.
Any suggestions on small small small heaters for tanks that size?
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July 14th, 2008
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Moderator
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Look into the 25w Visi-therm stealth heater, you'd probably have to set it low though. I have one of those litttle 7.5w but it doesn't keep a real consistant temperature.
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Hmmm, Ill deffinatly check that out.... at least I know the make smaller heaters |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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I would like you to keep in mind that although these users are correct in saying that 2.5 gallons isnt ideal for any fish, I think you could succesfully keep two tetras, or a betta and a snail. The rule is 1 inch of adult fish to 1 gal. of water. Many bettas spend their lives in small cups or bowls: I think this is very sad, but as long as you keep the tank clean and keep good water chemistry, I think you could keep a happy betta or 2 tetras. Also from one newbie from another, there is always to learn than you relaize- keep researching! Good luck!
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Master
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a betta could sustain life in there yes, but thriving and living happily is two different things...to get the real personality and almost puppy like characteristics out of a betta, 5 gallons is the minimum...I do agree he will live, but he wont be happy |
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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I am thinking 2 male endlers. They are small and pretty, just make sure you get both males and not a female.
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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How about minnows? And they can live in unheated tanks.
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July 14th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bb1252
I would like you to keep in mind that although these users are correct in saying that 2.5 gallons isnt ideal for any fish, I think you could succesfully keep two tetras, or a betta and a snail. The rule is 1 inch of adult fish to 1 gal. of water. Many bettas spend their lives in small cups or bowls: I think this is very sad, but as long as you keep the tank clean and keep good water chemistry, I think you could keep a happy betta or 2 tetras. Also from one newbie from another, there is always to learn than you relaize- keep researching! Good luck!
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haha very true, thank you fellow newbie!
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Originally Posted by Lucy
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Absolutly, thats why I'm in no hurry to put fish in there. Plus waiting for it to cycle gives me plenty of time to do my research on what I should do!
I know this sounds weird, but ever since I read about the Nitrogen cycle on this website it peaked my intrest to try it out. Thats one of the reasons I went out an bought the tank!  |
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July 15th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Munkey
Absolutly, thats why I'm in no hurry to put fish in there. Plus waiting for it to cycle gives me plenty of time to do my research on what I should do!
I know this sounds weird, but ever since I read about the Nitrogen cycle on this website it peaked my intrest to try it out. Thats one of the reasons I went out an bought the tank! |
Haha it interested me too when i first learned of it I bought my tank first though, im looking forward to starting the cycle |
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July 15th, 2008
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Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Munkey
haha very true, thank you fellow newbie!
Absolutly, thats why I'm in no hurry to put fish in there. Plus waiting for it to cycle gives me plenty of time to do my research on what I should do!
I know this sounds weird, but ever since I read about the Nitrogen cycle on this website it peaked my intrest to try it out. Thats one of the reasons I went out an bought the tank! |
That's great, and no, it's not weird at all. Good luck. |
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