small tank need filter?

[tnthudfl]

i have two 2 gallon tanks with platys do my tanks still need a filter i bought 2 of those octigon shaped starter tank kits from walmart it says it has undergravle filtration system with it is that good enough or do i need something more

 

[simonbrown403]

when you say platys how many.... if you dont over stock, the small UG filter should be enought , as long as there maintained properly.

 

[tnthudfl]

when you say platys how many.... if you dont over stock, the small UG filter should be enought , as long as there maintained properly.

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well ive had some trouble w the adult tank 2 female platyies an a pleco died in a month so i have 1 male platy in there an i have 4 babies born on 7/7 in 2nd tank

 

[WILDER]

The two gallon tank is way to small for platys as they are very active fish and like room to move, really that tank is only good for a betta.

 

[tnthudfl]

The two gallon tank is way to small for platys as they are very active fish and like room to move, really that tank is only good for a betta.

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ok thanks

 

[Slyspy]

The two gallon tank is way to small for platys as they are very active fish and like room to move, really that tank is only good for a betta.

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ok thanks

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Or African Dwarf Frogs. In the case of a betta or a couple of frogs a filter is not absolutely necessary (in fact neither like much of a current) though I find it helps to make the tank a "living" environment. With no filter you just have to keep a closer eye on water parameters and do very large weekly water changes.

 

[IMCL85]

I would go for mini sponge filter for 2g. Other seems to be too big for it. Also it spongefilter act as air pump as well.