2 Gallon Vase, what do you think??

[Bobishu]

I was thinking of maybe trying to use this vase to put a betta, or maybe 2-3 very small fish, on my bed stand. The wife won't allow an actual tank in the bedroom. What do you all think? Any ideas? Thank you.

 

[Convict2161]

You still need a filter and a heater.IMO that's NO place for a fish.

 

[Bobishu]

True, but I've seen bettas live in smaller vases for upwards of a year, with a plant, no heater, and no airation or filtration. So I just thought maybe, an air stone, sponge filter, a plant, with a heater, might be ok for 1 betta. But that's why I thought I would ask before I killed something.

 

[Bettababe1011]

Bettas CAN live in bowls due to their labyrinth organ, which allows them to breathe air straight from the surface. But that doesn't mean they SHOULD be in bowls. Surviving does not mean thriving. A Betta should have a heated and filtered 5 gallon at least, in my opinion. I don't think that vase would be good for any sort of fish.

 

[Convict2161]

True, but I've seen bettas live in smaller vases for upwards of a year, with a plant, no heater, and no airation or filtration. So I just thought maybe, an air stone, sponge filter, a plant, with a heater, might be ok for 1 betta. But that's why I thought I would ask before I killed something.

Well I your gonna add a filter and a heater some hiding places etc. why not try and talk her into a nice 10 gallon?

 

[Convict2161]

I still feel its no place for a fish.

 

[Bettababe1011]

Oh, I agree. A ten gallon would be an amazing home for a Betta. 5 gallons is the minimum, but the more room the better. These little fish can be quite amusing, and they'll be even more so the more room they have.

 

[jetajockey]

If it had more surface area id put a betta in it. And if it was heavily planted I'd try rcs or snails in it. Aeration or frequent water changes are a must.

 

[Bettababe1011]

I still feel its no place for a fish.

+1
Definitely.

 

[Bobishu]

Haha, I've tried, I have a spare 10g, but she insists the tanks are "to loud" honestly, I don't notice the sound at all.

 

[Bobishu]

I honestly got the idea from the pyrex jar thread that I'm sure you all saw.

 

[Bettababe1011]

Lol, personally I love the sound of the tanks, it's calming, but I see how it could annoy some people. I think if that's your only option, it'd be best to just not have fish in that room.

 

[Bettababe1011]

I honestly got the idea from the pyrex jar thread that I'm sure you all saw.

I didn't see that... I think I need to do a search!

 

[Bobishu]

Yes it was quite the project, I was going to try to do exactly as he did, but with the vase. It's worth checking out.

 

[Bettababe1011]

I'll check it out.

 

[noobaquarists]

The wife won't allow an actual tank in the bedroom. What do you all think? Any ideas? Thank you.

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lol get a new wife j/k

 

[Bobishu]

lol get a new wife j/k

Is it bad that I laughed really hard at that?

 

[noobaquarists]

Is it bad that I laughed really hard at that?

no not at all just dont let her find out

 

[Water]

To small for even a beta IMO.

 

[Bettababe1011]

The difference between the Pyrex jar and this is a few gallons. I wouldn't have any fish in there.