3 gal. questions

[raseii]

Hi,
We have a 3 gallon tank downstairs that my 6 year old son would like to put in his room. Does a 3 gallon need a heater? It does not have a heater right now. What type of fish could we put in it that does not need warm water temp.? Also, how many fish could you put in it safely?
Thanks

 

[Harlock]

Hi,
We have a 3 gallon tank downstairs that my 6 year old son would like to put in his room. Does a 3 gallon need a heater? It does not have a heater right now. What type of fish could we put in it that does not need warm water temp.? Also, how many fish could you put in it safely?
Thanks

A 3 gallon tank may need a heater, depending upon what fish you put in it. As to what fish you could put in it, how cold does the house get in the winter and how warm in the summer? Honestly, they sell little mini heaters for 10-15 bucks that will work in that small of a tank. With a heater you have much better stocking options. As to how many fish you could safely put in it, well, 3 gallons is very small. You could fit one betta in it. Honestly, I wouldn't put more that one of just about any fish in a tank that size. Bettas are a good choice because they are rather solitary fish.

 

[TONO]

three white cloud minnows would be ok in that tank

 

[katfood]

I agree with Harlock totally. Even with a Betta though, I would still get one of those mini-heaters just to be sure the temp stays totally stable.

Perhaps I'm a little bit too careful with my animals, though. Alot of people don't use heaters with Betta fish.

 

[tricksterpup]

Hi,
We have a 3 gallon tank downstairs that my 6 year old son would like to put in his room. Does a 3 gallon need a heater? It does not have a heater right now. What type of fish could we put in it that does not need warm water temp.? Also, how many fish could you put in it safely?
Thanks

Ok, there is only one fish I highly recommend Heterandria Formosa the least killiefish. These are a great little fish to have and you can keep atleast 10-15 in a 3 gallon. These are just tiny fish and work well in a small tank like this. Only downfall of these guys, they are hard to find. They tend not to be sold on the pet trade market here, normally. Sometimes you can find a shop that sells odd ball fish and they may have them. Or you can order them online. I did the later and had mine ever since. They do well with proper water changes and feed crushed flakes.
These guys are native to the South Eastern United states, south carolina to Florida, so they can tolerate a tank at room temp.

 

[raseii]

3 gallon questions

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I took my son to the fish store and he loved the Bettas, so we got one of those. While I was there, I bought a Dynaflo filter, 10 gallon. This was the only filter they had for small tanks and the guy said it would work great in a 3 gallon. This is the only filteration the tank has. My question... After I put it on the tank, it seems to move the water around alot and the Betta seems to be having to swim hard to keep from flowing around with the water circulation. Is this a good thing or should I find a smaller filter or put the undergravel back in?
Thanks

 

[saray2004]

bettas are fantastic fish! :dance: Watching my three lil guys during finals week are the only thing that kept me sane. Bettas, however, do Not enjoy currents within their tanks. Mine each have their own little one gallon apartments. A 50% weekly water change keeps them happy and healthy. For a 3 gallon I would recommend replacing the 10gal filter with one designed for a much smaller tank or even removing the filter altogether and just keep up with water changes. One of my boys was absolutely fascinated by the airstone of the 10 gallon that was next to his tank so I got him one of those mini air bubblers of his own and he will swim around and chase the bubbles like it's the best thing since sliced bread! The other two would much rather have a quiet and placid home. Sorry its so long but once I get started on my fish its hard to quit! ~Saray