2.5 Gallon

[catxx]

no that's overstocked.
you can have the shrimp, the adfs OR the betta
NOT altogether.

 

[Lexie3787]

I wouldnt want to do 100% water changes. Ok so ill go for the frogs and the shrimp, i just wanted the betta because the swimming area is going to seem pretty empty. From what Ive seen adn read abotu adfs they dont swim around much.

 

[ChrisC]

Your expecting too much. 2.5 gallons is NOTHING.

Add an internal filter (not a crappy one), UGJ and a heater. Then, a single dwarf puffer would be great. They're small, and really intelligent. They come up to the glass and have a look.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[catxx]

i would have thought 2.5 gallon is too small for a dwarf puffer, and that they shouldn't be kept in anything under 5 gallon? yes they're small, but that doesn't mean they don't need space!

 

[ChrisC]

i would have thought 2.5 gallon is too small for a dwarf puffer, and that they shouldn't be kept in anything under 5 gallon? yes they're small, but that doesn't mean they don't need space!

2-3 gal each, although yes, 2.5 gal is far from ideal. A 5 gal would be much better. Having said that, they are not that active fish, and if you can keep a betta in a 1 gal....


Thanks,
Chris

 

[Lexie3787]

Hmmm how does everyone else feel about a dwarf in a 2.5?

 

[demonmagus]

I suppose its bare mininum (sp?)

 

[Lexie3787]

What is an UGJ?

 

[ChrisC]

UGJ = Under Gravel Jet

I think theres a topic floating round in the DIY section about them. Terrific things for keeping sand clean.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Lexie3787]

Well I have no problem keeping the sand clean. BTW is there a good power filter to use? I dont want to use an internal filter, they take up too much space, esp. in a 2.5 gallon. I was thinking of the sponge disposable filters but then id have to get a 3rd air pump

 

[ChrisC]

You'll have to use an internal, unless you have the money for an external. A sponge filter isn't suitable.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[sylvia]

I'll second the dwarf puffer idea but make sure to fishless cycle the tank before adding it and don't try keeping any shrimp or anything with it as the puffer'll kill them. Also, the 5 gallons minnimum is for when you are keeping several dwarf puffers together. If you don't provide them with this amount of space and you have 2 or more, they are liable to kill each other.

There are some killifish you could also keep in there (but you'll have to research them yourself), as well as some wild betta species or a couple of (female) mosquito fish (heterandria formosa which doesn't even grow to 1") though it's less than ideal for the livebearers as they'd preffer more swimming space. Obviously, not all at once and you should plant the tank heavily for any of them.

That's another point - a heavily planted tank with various bright-colored shrimp can look stunning. Do consider going this route.

 

[Lexie3787]

Hmm now i have even more to pick from ayyyyyyyye Oh and ya I have money for external filters

 

[ChrisC]

Well, I reckon a heavily planted tank with either shrimp or a dwarf puffer is the options. I would personally go for the puffer every time because they have so much more character.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Lexie3787]

Yea I was leaning towards the puffer, but I never had live plants before, always plastic. What plants would be best, and how do I care for them?