Sabi

I have come into possession of a 2gal. As it awfully small i was wondering what fish can i put in it?

Amnagrla

hmm good question...

sgould

Perhaps some flowers?

Tom

If you can track down and afford it. You could get 3-4 galaxy rasboras.
Tom

Bonochick

Although some would argue it's too small, you could get a betta. 2 gallons is much more than many bettas get.

Tom

You would have to a lot of regular water changes.
Tom

gremlin

A betta would be good - you could also put 5-7 neon tetras in. Or maybe one or two of the African dwarf frogs. The betta might be fun if you also put some of the lucky bamboo in a back corner. The betta would have fun swimming through the roots.

sgould

2 gallons is WAAAY too small for 5-7 neons.

Richard

A two gal. could be used as a secondary quarantine/ nursery tank in a pinch depending on what you put in it.. but as a permanent home, it might not be the optimum size for any species even single Bettas, Neons , or Guppies

Kevin

maybe a couple of shrimp, or pygmy corys?

COBettaCouple

yea, it might be a good tank for shrimp, maybe some cherry shrimp?

Sabi

Is lucky bamboo a plant? Actually i was thinking along the betta lines but wasnt sure if it will be cruel-ish.

COBettaCouple

yea, you can get it at petsmart.. it's especially good for some wild bettas like mahachai.

Amorinthe

I'd love to have a 2g fall into my hands for this purpose. That'd be so great!

capekate

Hi Sabi
not sure if you have already used the two gal tank, but wanted to let you know that I had the female betta in a 2.5 and she had plenty of room there. I didnt use alot of decorations tho, just a silk plant for her to lay on. The female bettas are smaller than the males, and if you decided on a betta, I believe that a female would be the way to go for your tank! good luck, kate

Butterfly

Cherry shrimp and plants would be good in that size tank. Whatever you put in it you will have to do at least 2x week 50% water changes or more.
carol

BettaBuddy ~ Miley

a betta - its a small tank but if you take good care of it with a betta it can work i have a one gal with a betta and hes perfectly healthy - at least i think he is Miley

Sabi

thanks guys! i've decided on a betta. i am doind water changes more or less everyday as i'm keeping my fish from the 8gal there because it has cracked. fixed it today though hope it stays so! i'll keep a betta in there along with 1 or 2 live plants. I'll do 20% water changes 3/4 times a week a week or as Carol says 50% twice a week. What say?