From the article: Mini Aquariums
Mini aquariums are very popular with some, but others say they are nothing more than death boxes for the helpless fish. What do you think? Share your experiences.
MINI AQUARIUMS
- I have 3 hanging aquariums. 2 have male Betta, and the 3rd has 3 female Bettas, 2 of which are the size of giant mal3es. I enjoy watching these fish and even have them trained to follow my finger. They greet me when its feeding time and watch me throughout the day. None have jumped out and all seem to be content in the hanging tanks. I have never regretted adding them to my home. I have tanks ranging from 1 gal to 47 gals. My fish are a great means of enjoyment and relaxation. Thank you Shirlie for your aticles ....Bill
- —Guest BILL WEBERSINN
Mini Aquariums
- I have used mini aquariums for years and keep bettas in them, and other smaller fish, as long as the tank is properly maintained, and FILTERED, they work great. Don't over load. two or three small fish no more!!!! They work great!! PS, I also keep 1 small algae eater in them as well.
- —Guest William
small aquariums
- I have great success with a 2.5 and a 5 gal, I have only balloon mollies in them, and 1 neon tetra. I've had babies born, and rarely lose any fish, but I do the water changes regularly. It can be done with proper attention.
- —Guest PamK
Mini Aquariums
- The author is right. Personally, I wouldn't recommend a dorm room aquarium smaller than 12 gallons. Eclipse brand tanks are good, but don't provide a source for getting heat and oxygen into the tank. If you're serious about having fish, get a good 20 gallon glass tank and a book on fresh water aquariums. Do your homework before you start. You'll be glad you did.
- —Guest B Bradbury
Small aquariums-good or bad?
- A small aquarium with no lid means that the fish can jump out, or something else can get in. But if it has somthing over the top of the bowl, a small tank is perfect for a small fish, shrimp, or sea monkeys.
- —Kathleen.M
Research is important
- A small fish like a beautiful male Guppy or a Betta in a 5 gallon tank along with heater and filter is not such a bad idea for a child as long as the parent realizes that he/she (parent) will need to be doing all the water changes, cleaning the tank, keeping an eye on the new tank syndrome and any fish distress during the first year (or more). With the parents' involvement along with the child's participation, this can harbor a child's love for proper healthy fishkeeping. As with any pet, research and participation is the key. I work at a college, and many college students bring little aquariums with their favorite fish to their dorms. Based on the number of successful mini aquariums I have seen on campus, obviously, the parents had already taught their child how to care for their fish long before our students arrived on the campus. The mini aquarium fish is one of the few pet options available for the college bound student on campus.
- —Guest JM
Micro-species for Micro aquariums.
- There are lots of very tiny fish that can survive very well in small tanks. A five gallon, or one gallon "nano" freshwater tank could house a cute collection of little shrimp, or a small group of micro galaxy rasboras. There is something really nice about getting close to a really tiny, really intricate thing. I love big aquariums, but where a big one won't fit, don't shove a big fish in a little tank, put a few little tiny fish (or shrimp), or maybe one fish, and a few small plants in there. Warren
- —Guest Warren
small aquariums bad idea
- Small aquariums bad idea. Parents buy the small aquariums for young children, they are not doing the child or the fish any favors. The fish usually die within a very short period of time. The first mistake they make is usually getting the fish the same time that the get the aquarium. They think all you have to do is fill the tank with water. The fish suffer and the child is heart broken. As with any pet always do your research. It doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat or fish. When making an educated decision everyone will be a winner.
- —dogyluver
