Whats a 2gal good for?

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

 

hmm good question...

 

Perhaps some flowers?

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

maybe a couple of shrimp, or pygmy corys?

 

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

 

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.

Is lucky bamboo a plant? Actually I was thinking along the betta lines but wasn't sure if it will be cruel-ish.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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 a lot 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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

Great job!!! Bettas are fun!!! Good Luck!! Miley

 

Great choice Sabi!! are you going to go with a male or female betta??

 

I think a males better because someone told me that females are much more active. Miley

 

Yea, bettas are like married people.. females are more active. :;jk

 

LOL Dave... most women are more active! How would anything get done from sitting in a recliner with the remote in hand if it wern't for women eh?

 

Sabi, female bettas are smaller than males and that's why they are a good choice for a 2 gallon tank. IMO the males are just too large for that tank.

 

LOL Dave... most women are more active! How would anything get done from sitting in a recliner with the remote in hand if it wern't for women eh?

LOL.. I don't have a recliner. or any tv's right now.

 

LOL Dave... most women are more active! How would anything get done from sitting in a recliner with the remote in hand if it wern't for women eh?

Aha that's a fact!

 

Great choice Sabi!! are you going to go with a male or female betta??

I'm going to try and get a female. if not I might see if I can get this one swapped with one slightly bigger.

 

I'd love to get a female one day. Good choice, Sabi. Better luck with this one.

 

oh I really hope so. but its not going to be anytime soon, though!

 

LOL Dave... most women are more active! How would anything get done from sitting in a recliner with the remote in hand if it wern't for women eh?

LOL.. I don't have a recliner. or any tv's right now.

ohhhh... did the fish :;z's get them too?

 

I would use it as a breeder to help out with my lot. My 4 tank breeder are all 2 gallons each and perfect for breeding and the first couple of weeks of growth for the fry. Still need a lot of water changes though, fry tanks get very messy very quickly.

 

LOL.. I don't have a recliner. or any tv's right now.

ohhhh... did the fish :;z's get them too?

lol, no the MTS did.. we sold them and now have room for another tank (that 30 gallon tall) and money for more fish supplies.

 

Is it wide or tall, if it's wide it would be better than if it's tall, bettas could care less for tall tanks.

What about a nano saltwater tank

 

it's a tall 30 gallon tall. ..it'll house either angels or fancy gups.

 

I would breed some angels and swordtails in the 30 gal.

 

yea, that's something we're really thinking about.

 

a betta would be good for it 2 gals is plenty for a betta

 

Yeah, mine's in a tall 10G and it IS a waste of volume, really. I regret buying that tank but gotta use it now. But still, better than a cup, hey.

Is it wide or tall, if it's wide it would be better than if it's tall, bettas could care less for tall tanks.

What about a nano saltwater tank

 

Mines tall too. ???

 

Well, you know, it's not going to hurt them or anything. Only they're shallow water fish, and they like to swim horizontally rather than up and down, but it doesn't have to be this huuuge problem or anything.