Please recommend a fish to me

[lovebuzz]

Alright I'm asking for a lot here---

I'm looking for a fish that is hardy and does not need a cycled tank, that can go with a betta in a 2.5 gallon tank, that is peaceful, will not harm my betta, will do the algae eating job, and is inexpensive.

That's pretty much it. Please answer.

 

[sparklingcolorsafw]

I don't know how much room a snail needs, or if it needs cycled water, but they do a great job of eating algae. I have a light colored mystery snail in my ten gallon, and it doesn't bother any of the fish. It could also hid in its shell if the betta gets in a bad mood about having company. If it doesn't work out return the snail(alive) and see if you can find something else. You might want to do a lot of research. )

 

[Matty]

Yeah, i think that a snail is your only option

 

[lovebuzz]

Snails

Well perhaps there will be some good ones.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

An otocinculs, thugh they are social and would not like being kept alone in a tank. Also, they might feel a tad bit cramped...

How about an ADF? It is not a fish, but it makes for an interesting addition to a tank.

 

[bunjiweb]

I wouldnt reccomend any other fish if you have an unfiltered tank. Just get a snail of some sort, an apple snail or something?

Ben

 

[drunkenmonkey]

I don't think any kind of fish would be able to live with the betta. Snails are an option. Would ghost shrimp be a viable option?? You could probably keep 2-3. I'm not too sure though, maybe somebody else can have some more input on them.

 

[Never2Bknown]

I don't know as if I'd recommend an apple snail; they can get HUGE! The whole reason they're called apple snails is because of how big they get--the size of an apple!! I'd still look into a snail, though. It does appear to be your only option... ghost shrimp aren't bad, but they've never hit me as algae eaters--and it's possible that they might try to snag your betta whenever he swims past (those pretty fins can be hard to resist!). So yeah, I think you'd better go for the snail.

 

[sparklingcolorsafw]

I read somewhere that bettas kill shrimp, so that wouldn't be a good idea. Tho they are good bottom cleaners. Just not with bettas.

 

[drunkenmonkey]

:\ in that case i think you should go with a snail.

 

[Kittycat]

Ottos are very sensitive, they need cycled, filtered and established tanks. I don't think they're an option.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

The thing about bettas killing shrimp... That has not as of yet happened in my tank. Either I have very placid specimens (he tore up my females fins while breedings, so am sceptical) or others have very aggressive ones.

Is the tank filtered?

 

[lovebuzz]

The tank is not filtered but I may get a spong filter in a while.

So a snail you say? That will be kind of funny, heheh. But looking at the simplicity of the tank I think it wouldn't be too bad an option. And from what I've read, I'll try a few ghost shrimp and I'll get a flower pot for moults. Sounds good?

 

[karrihug]

most of my bettas eat ghosts shrimp. i had a gold mystery snail in with one of them, and the betta would sleep on the snail. it was very cute.