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	small (around 10 L tank) - what to put in it?
Roquen Hobbyist Posts: 141 Kudos: 82 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Feb-2004	Hi all, my sister has one of those hexa fun tanks plastic with a UGF. Not sure what I should tell her to put in it? Im not sure the capacity until she brings it up in two weeks but just wondering what the best coldwater fish/species are for a beginner? Cheers!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Don't bother with the UGF, instead turn it into a betta tank (not coldwater). Bettas only require about a gallon of water which should recieve 50-100% water changes daily. No coldwater fish (ESPECIALLY goldfish) will fit in that sized tank. You'll be able to have one male betta, possibly a snail, or African dwarf frog, or a few shrimp depending on the temperment of the betta. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"There’s an emptiness inside her. And she’d do anything to fill it in. And though it’s red blood bleeding from her now. It's more like cold blue ice in her heart. She feels like kicking out all the windows. And setting fire to this life."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	I would follow the advice of the lovely Babel. A little heater is quite inexpensive and a male beta would be soooooo rewarding. <insert wish-ga jealous pout here> A really small tank? I would put in plants and a few rams horn snails. They are great little guys. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Depending on size... 1 Gallon (one of the following) 1 Male Betta 1 Female Betta Shrimp Snails (good for raising snails for puffers, etc) Live foods (brine shrimp, etc) 2-3 gallon (one of the following) 1 Male Betta (possibly with a tankmate, see below) 1-2 Female Bettas (depending on aggression) Trio: male guppies Trio: male endlers Trio: small killifish 1-2 ADFs Shrimp Possible betta tankmates: Shrimp, ADF, snails I've collected these suggestions from similar posts on the site, but anyone can feel free to correct the lists. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	aquariumfish.net seems to think that White Cloud Minnows can go in bowls... personally, I wouldn't do it, but it's better than a goldfish. I suggest a betta, some small killis, or the african dwarf frogs (ADF). I wouldn't go with female bettas, since I've never found any who won't get angry in small territories.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishrneat Fingerling Posts: 34 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Mar-2005	If you decide to put bettas just make shure they are healthy. Check to see that the fins have no signs of rotting and there are no bumps or spots. Also if you get a betta only feed it betta food. I found that Betta Bites are really good and healthy for the fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Roquen Hobbyist Posts: 141 Kudos: 82 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Feb-2004	Thanks guys, will try to find her a small enough heater, any brands you know that are shorter than average?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Finding a small heater can be a bit tough, and I'll let someone from oz answer that one since we've got different brands here . Do you know what her house temp is day and night ? Depending on how much it swings you might not even need one. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"There’s an emptiness inside her. And she’d do anything to fill it in. And though it’s red blood bleeding from her now. It's more like cold blue ice in her heart. She feels like kicking out all the windows. And setting fire to this life."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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