4g is kind of small. I keep my betta in a 5g. I had guppies in the 5g (before the betta) with no issues but they love a 10g a lot more.
Help! Pet shop lied to us.
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Yeah a temp indicator would help, they're a couple bucks for the stick on ones. Most of the tropical fish you will see (like danios and guppies) require around 78 degrees. Ideal temp for each one can be different but I've have great success at around that temp
Oh wow, I'm no good with metric and didn't realize it was that small. What's good for that tank once her levels are under control? Neon tetras maybe or will they need a bigger school than it can handle?
We are getting a bigger tank but it won't be for a few months. No where to put it yet (room being built) is there anything I can keep in a four gallon tank? So annoyed at shop for not explaining any of this me. Would have waited if I knew. :angryfire:
I personally would not put anything in a 4 gallon.. unfortunately these enclosures are sold yet are not really practical for any type of fish.. a guppy or a betta may survive in it but I'm pretty dead set against putting any animal in something so small.
Have you considered ghost shrimp? They're very interesting to watch and their bio load is minuscule.
Hello! If you're going to go with goldfish in the future, definitely get a large tank and stick with fancy (double tailed) varieties like fan tails, orandas, telescope eyes, etc. You could have 2 in a 30 gallon tank, and they would be happy in there. If you wanted more, the general rule of thumb is 20 gallons for the first fish, and an additional 10 per additional fish, and make sure you double filter your tank. Now- down to the ASD stuff- does your son have any sensory sensitivities? Bright lights or colors, mainly. Also, quick movements? If you didn't want to deal with the heavy waste and high tank maintenance of goldfish in the future (they produce a lot of waste, and need very frequent water changes and etc), and he is fine with bright colors and fast movements, you could look into a tank of glofish- they are VERY active, tend to shoal a little bit, and are very bright, almost glowing colors. http://www.google.com/search?q=glof...aLcaE2wXY1OyjBg&ved=0CHIQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=680 You'd need about a 20 gallon tank for them, minimum, and they are low maintenance.They're a community fish, as well, so you could put a couple of larger, slower moving fish in with them for variety. (like an electric blue dwarf gourami, maybe?) For your tank now, you could probably do a nicely colored male betta. They tend to be fairly interactive with people, after they get used you... will swim up to the glass and beg for food, etc. They are a little on the slower moving side, and will sometimes tend to just hand out in one spot- but, you can coax them into being active pretty easily by making them think they are about to be fed, and giving them a little treat. They are also super low maintenance, and very hardy... great beginner fish.
Just googled the ghost shrimp and they kinda creep me out. Not sure how good they would be for relaxing my son. :shakehead: Oh dear this seems hopeless
Jamiemonster, not set on goldfish at all. Pet shop steered me towards them as "they are easy to keep"
The aquarium was recommended as part of his sensory diet so movement, colours etc all a plus. The beta fish look beautiful. Might try one. When we get the bigger tank will the betta mix well?
thanks again for all the advice.
The aquarium was recommended as part of his sensory diet so movement, colours etc all a plus. The beta fish look beautiful. Might try one. When we get the bigger tank will the betta mix well?
thanks again for all the advice.
Jamiemonster, not set on goldfish at all. Pet shop steered me towards them as "they are easy to keep"
The aquarium was recommended as part of his sensory diet so movement, colours etc all a plus. The beta fish look beautiful. Might try one. When we get the bigger tank will the betta mix well?
thanks again for all the advice.
Bettas are hit or miss with community aquariums. They can tend to be aggressive, or they can be mellow. It all depends on the temperment of the individual fish. BUT, you could keep the betta in his own tank, on a night stand or a small sensory relaxation area for your son, and he can use it as a sensory break as needed, without the whole, big tank.
Female Betta yes (still kinda depends on the Betta though) PetStore are there to make money, some associates are very well read when it comes to aquatic and many are not. A betta is ok in a 4gal, WHICH is better than what they are in NOW at the store. But yea, please come here when its time to upgrade, and remember YOU can always find a cheap tank on CraigsList.
