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littleslicknick Fingerling Posts: 40 Registered: 19-Mar-2004	I have a 1.5 US gallon bowl with an air-stone. I plan to do 100% weekly water changes. What, besides a Betta, can I keep in here. The temperature will remain around roughly 70 degrees which is the air temperature of the office it is being kept in. Any ideas? I was thinking like 3 White Cloud Mountain Minnows. objections? I understand they are a schooling fish, but what other options are there?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
MikeDawg Hobbyist Posts: 78 Kudos: 207 Votes: 3 Registered: 20-Apr-2004	Honestly, a betta is going to be your best choice, plus, to mention, they are an extremely beutiful fish. Any other fish is going to get basically cramped in that little of space anyways. . . If you wanted, you could also throw in a ghost shrimp with your betta.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	No, WCMMs wouldn't work. In a tank that small, your only choice is a betta, pretty muich. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
littleslicknick Fingerling Posts: 40 Registered: 19-Mar-2004	What about Killis? I feel that there must be other options besides a Betta. With vigilance and careful watching, I must be open to more options. What is my limiting factor? Is it the gallonage or the temperature or the lack of filter or something else? THERE HAVE TO BE MORE OPTIONS ] !!!! I'm not screaming at any one in particular.... just yelling . Thanks again.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	the only thing you can out in the tank is a betta, maby a ghost shrimp, but a betta will probably at least try to eat it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	It's the size and the temperature, mainly. And the 100% water changes, actually. If it was utterly stuffed with plants (I mean can't-see-the-back style, not "well there's a couple of pieces of java fern), yes, you could get away, in my opinion, with a pair of a small killi species. Except that they'd soon jump out. How about a few fancy shrimp? Cherry shrimp are cool, worth having. Find a betta you love, and you'll have no regrets. If you're not a fan of the long, droopy fins, how about a female, or a plakat? -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You can just keep a Batta in your bowl. I don't think any other fish will fit in there. :88) http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	If you don't like the betta idea, IMO give it a good cleaning, and use it as a candy bowl. As was said betta's are really the only ones that'd be happy, but thats no reason not to have fun with it. Go planted or do a different themed aquascape for each season/month....just be aware of stress from daily changes and such . ^_^
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