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What kind of fish should I get2007-11-24 23:41:59

I'm getting a small 2.5 gallon MiniBow. What kind of fish should I get? I would get three medium fish, OR 5 small fish, OR one goldfish of any type. What kind of fishies should I get for it?

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2.5 gallon is too small for any type of goldfish & 3 medium fish. I really wouldn't recommend anything in an unfiltered 2.5 gallon other than a betta.

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One goldfish would work

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I would say a betta, better known as a siamese fighting fish. They are beautiful and do great in a small tank.

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We like catfish and other types of non-aggressive types.

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you could do some guppies/neons/molly/platties

a Betta (i totally recommend a betta..very easy..very pretty too..look for a "crown tail betta"

a Goldfish(temporarily..they grow fast)

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You can get a male Betta and maybe two gold fish.That way you can have some color to the tank.

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If you are new into fish, you should start with goldfish, just 2 or 3 and then as you learn how they live in their tank, you may proceed to buy another kind of fish.. cyb

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2.5 gallons is too small for 5 small fish and 3 medium fish. you might as well get a beta or just A goldfish.

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You have to remember that these fish are going to need a little growing room, I've dealt with fish all my life, worked in a pet store, have cleaned large aquariums for odd jobs, and now have a 55 gal aqua, and a Japanese Koi pond. Just to let you know that I'm somewhat experienced in this area, and I highly recommend that if your minibowl is 2.5 gallons, you shouldn't get any more than 3 fantail goldfish, or 1 Betta, or 5 comet goldfish, but just remember too that if you get goldfish, their water will need to be cleaned often because they poop more than tropical fish, and if you don't have a heater in your tank, then you can't get tropicals because they will die with no heat. Good Luck, just make sure you talk with your pet store employee for any advice.

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you can get like a bunch of neon tetras. they are good for small tanks. if you want to get any other good fish, get a bigger tank at least 10 gal. there isnt much you can put in a 2.5 gallon

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For a 2.5 gallon bowl you don't have many choeses on what kind of fish you can get and them live.