Tank Size and Filters

[gjscad]

I have a 2 gallon aquarium. I would like to know if it can be managed successfully. What sort of filter is best used and what type of fish/aquatic frogs would do best in a small tank.

I have not had fish live all that long before in this tank and I have felt that it was because of inadequate filtration. Any suggestions would be more than welcome.

gjscad

 

[William]

Do you do daily, or atleast bidaily water changes?

Or clean the gravel?


Use declorinator on tap water when its put into the tank?

 

[JamesMJ2]

You may want to take into consideration what William said. To address your question though, you can get a small air pump, this helps release some toxins. I know for a fact Azoo makes a very small power filter, might be something you may to look into. Here's a link so you can get an idea of what the filter is capable of, and what it looks like. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=6&pCatId=9821

 

[gjscad]

Thank you for the advice - I really appreciate it.

 

[tkos]

There is a small filter for sale at Walmart that I have used in my 1 gallon betta tank in the parst. It has a small air pump and catridges that can be replaced every month or so. It did a great job of keeping the water clean and clear.

As for pets in a tank that small. Dwarf frog or a betta. Not a whole lot of choices there but both are good choices. The betta will do really well in there. If you do use a filter then still do a weekly water change of 30-50% of the water and add a dechlorinator to the replacement water. Don't over feed ( a few betta pellets or a pinch of freeze dried blood worms once a day will do). And if you add a nice sprig of java fern which doesn't need special lights or fertilizers then you could have a thriving betta tank.