How many and what kinds of freshwater fish can i put in my 2 gallon tank?

Question

How many and what kinds of freshwater fish can i put in my 2 gallon tank?

Answer 1

It is my personal opinion that fish should not be in a tank under 20 gallons, but you can home them in as small as 5-10 gallons, in a 2 gallon, many will say a beta, but I am going to have to go with 0...

Answer 2

1 betta

Answer 3

1 betta fish  and maybe 1 or 2 ghost shrimp.

Answer 4

a beta and a snail

Answer 5

None.

For Bettas to live to their potential, they need proper care.

1. A 5-gallon tank is minimal for Betta health. Smaller tanks and bowls do not maintain a consistent temperature, and it's nearly impossible to keep healthy water conditions.

2. While a filter is not necessary for a betta if frequent water changes are done, it's a good idea in any tank in order to keep the water aerated and free of toxins.

3. A heater is essential. Bettas need warm steady temperatures to thrive. Constant fluctuation leads to stress, which inevitably leads to disease and often death.

BTW, Bettas have been known to live for 10 years. I have personally known them to live for 6. These poor fish are abused by uneducated people who plop them in a small container, feed them, and then proclaim that they don't live more than a year or 2. Gee, I wonder why.

For more info:

http://www.aquariumlife.net/fishsearch.a...

Best option for a 2-gallon would be a few shrimp or snails.

Answer 6

I myself would go for a couple of tetras. You are able to get two very small fish, or one medium-sized one. "One inch of fish per gallon" for freshwater, though you can usually fit an inch and a half.  :P

Answer 7

one betta. if the tank has a filter and heat (if neccessary for the type of fish) you can put ONE fish that will grow to less than two inches long. The general rule for freshwater fish is that you should hve one gallon for each inch of ADULT fish. if your fish doesn' t have room to grow, it will cause too much stress and the fish will die. A betta is your best bet.