Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?

[axemanchris]

Hi all

A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal. Sponge
Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not really
familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta - we
already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some suggestions
before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction. I
was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino cory
cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.

Jacqui

[Dinky]

"axemanchris" > wrote in message
. ..
> Hi all
>
> A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
Sponge
> Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not really
> familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta -
we
> already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
suggestions
> before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
I
> was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino cory
> cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
> would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>
> Jacqui
>
>

Betta, a rainbow fish, couple danios, couple guppies.

[coelacanth]

"Dinky" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> "axemanchris" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > Hi all
> >
> > A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
> Sponge
> > Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not
really
>
> Betta, a rainbow fish, couple danios, couple guppies.
>
I think not. That's far to many fish for this size tank even in
the hands of an experienced fishkeeper. Moreover pairs
of guppies are a bad idea.

Something hearty and kid friendly would be a paradise fish
or betta (one only of either). Underwater dwarf frogs are
fun, although they do best with frozen/live food. A cory
would be nearly small enough, but a single cory would
be a sad, lonely cory. You could try to locate some pygmy
cories; a trio of these would probably be okay instead
of the frog.

The other thing that springs to mind is a trio of platies with
no other fish. They're tough and colorful, but will breed
unless you get all males. But even that is pushing the limits
of a 1.8 gallon tanks in the hands of the inexperienced.

-coelacanth

[Dinky]

"coelacanth" > wrote in message
. com...
>
> I think not. That's far to many fish for this size tank even in
> the hands of an experienced fishkeeper. Moreover pairs
> of guppies are a bad idea.
>


That wasn't a stocking list. <g> I should have placed an "or" between each
fishy. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[blove]

how bout a trio of white cloud minnows, they are fun active fish. or 3
zebra danios or leopard danios. i lik ehte spots better then the stripes.

"axemanchris" > wrote in message
. ..
> Hi all
>
> A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
Sponge
> Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not really
> familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta -
we
> already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
suggestions
> before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
I
> was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino cory
> cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
> would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>
> Jacqui
>
>

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
>From: "axemanchris"
>Date: 2/12/2004 9:45 PM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Hi all
>
>A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal. Sponge
>Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not really
>familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta - we
>already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some suggestions
>before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction. I
>was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino cory
>cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
>would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>
>Jacqui

Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has a
filter and heater?

[axemanchris]

">
> Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has
a
> filter and heater?
>

I knew I'd forget something :-) Yes, the tank has a heater & a filter.

Jacqui

[RedForeman ©®]

In ,
axemanchris > typed:
> Hi all
>
> A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
> Sponge Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and
> am not really familiar with what would be good in such a small space
> (except a betta - we already have one of those). I would like to be
> armed with some suggestions before we head out to the LFS so I can
> steer her in the right direction. I was thinking neons and ???
> something small for the bottom? Do albino cory cats get very big?
> How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful would be good.
> Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>
> Jacqui

I think maybe a trio of longfin leopard/zebra danios and a yellow mystery
snail would be neat in there....

--
RedForeman ©®
still trying to remember to BOTTOM post....

[axemanchris]

"RedForeman ©®" > wrote in message
...
> In ,
> axemanchris > typed:
> > Hi all
> >
> > A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
> > Sponge Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and
> > am not really familiar with what would be good in such a small space
> > (except a betta - we already have one of those). I would like to be
> > armed with some suggestions before we head out to the LFS so I can
> > steer her in the right direction. I was thinking neons and ???
> > something small for the bottom? Do albino cory cats get very big?
> > How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful would be good.
> > Any & all suggestions appreciated.
> >
> > Jacqui
>
> I think maybe a trio of longfin leopard/zebra danios and a yellow mystery
> snail would be neat in there....
>
> --
> RedForeman ©®
> still trying to remember to BOTTOM post....
>

And of course the snail would have to be named Gary! Good idea!!
>
>
>

[coelacanth]

"Dinky" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
> "coelacanth" > wrote in message
> . com...
> >
> > I think not. That's far to many fish for this size tank even in
> > the hands of an experienced fishkeeper. Moreover pairs
> > of guppies are a bad idea.
> >
>
>
> That wasn't a stocking list. <g> I should have placed an "or" between each
> fishy. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
>
Oh good. I thought you'd lost your mind. Yeah as
an either/or list those are great suggestions. I think
danios need room to run to be really happy IME.

-coelacanth

[Dinky]

"coelacanth" > wrote in message
om...
>


> >
> Oh good. I thought you'd lost your mind.

This is a distinct possibility. <g>

[blove]

it has a filter but no heater. they dont make heaters that work with a tank
that small. the smallest is a walmart junior heater for 3 gallons.
and ive seen the tank up close and its dinky, hardly any room.

"TYNK 7" > wrote in message
...
> >Subject: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
> >From: "axemanchris"
> >Date: 2/12/2004 9:45 PM Central Standard Time
> >Message-id: >
> >
> >Hi all
> >
> >A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
Sponge
> >Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not
really
> >familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta -
we
> >already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
suggestions
> >before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
I
> >was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino
cory
> >cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
> >would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
> >
> >Jacqui
>
> Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has
a
> filter and heater?
>

[~*~ Vosklady ~*~]

"axemanchris" > wrote in message
. ..
> Hi all
>
> A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
Sponge
> Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not really
> familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta -
we
> already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
suggestions
> before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
I
> was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino cory
> cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
> would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>
> Jacqui

Hi Jacqui . . . :)

There are some pygmy corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) at All Oddball Aquatics:

http://www.alloddballaquatics.com/catfish.html

main site: http://www.alloddballaquatics.com

Hope this Helps! :)

Regards,

~*~ Vosklady ~*~

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Re: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
>From: "axemanchris"
>Date: 2/13/2004 10:51 AM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>
>">
>> Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has
>a
>> filter and heater?
>>
>
>I knew I'd forget something :-) Yes, the tank has a heater & a filter.
>
>Jacqui
>
>
>

You mentioned you already had a male Betta....if he's in a bowl or a blasted
Lily/vase set up, why not put him in it.
He'll be much better off in a filtered, heated tank.
Other than a Betta in that small of a tank:
3 White Clouds
1 Paradise fish
1 African Dwarf Frog..however, they prefer the comapny of their own kind and
this tak is too small for 2 Frogs.
Ghost Shrimp (4-6)
Basically, they're great tanks for a Betta or Paradise fish (same family as the
Betta..too closely related to house in same tank).

[Daniel Morrow]

"blove" > wrote in message >...
> it has a filter but no heater. they dont make heaters that work with a tank
> that small. the smallest is a walmart junior heater for 3 gallons.
> and ive seen the tank up close and its dinky, hardly any room.
>
> "TYNK 7" > wrote in message
> ...
> > >Subject: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
> > >From: "axemanchris"
> > >Date: 2/12/2004 9:45 PM Central Standard Time
> > >Message-id: >
> > >
> > >Hi all
> > >
> > >A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
> Sponge
> > >Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not
> really
> > >familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta -
> we
> > >already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
> suggestions
> > >before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
> I
> > >was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino
> cory
> > >cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
> > >would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
> > >
> > >Jacqui
> >
> > Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has
> a
> > filter and heater?
> >

I have seen heaters for sale around 6 inches or so, would one of those
be too big? I am referring to the ones from aquarium systems (full
fledged visi-therm) and hagen (no temperature dial as far as being
able to instantly have the heater set to the desired temperature).

By the way - what about killifishes for such a small tank? I have
heard they would be great for such a thing and I have heard them
recommended for small office cubicle fish for small tanks. Good
fortune and later!

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Re: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
>From: (Daniel Morrow)
>Date: 2/15/2004 8:14 PM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>"blove" > wrote in message
>...
>> it has a filter but no heater. they dont make heaters that work with a
>tank
>> that small. the smallest is a walmart junior heater for 3 gallons.
>> and ive seen the tank up close and its dinky, hardly any room.
>>
>> "TYNK 7" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > >Subject: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
>> > >From: "axemanchris"
>> > >Date: 2/12/2004 9:45 PM Central Standard Time
>> > >Message-id: >
>> > >
>> > >Hi all
>> > >
>> > >A friend will be giving my soon to be 3 year old daughter a 1.8 gal.
>> Sponge
>> > >Bob Aquarium for her birthday. I have much larger tanks and am not
>> really
>> > >familiar with what would be good in such a small space (except a betta
>-
>> we
>> > >already have one of those). I would like to be armed with some
>> suggestions
>> > >before we head out to the LFS so I can steer her in the right direction.
>> I
>> > >was thinking neons and ??? something small for the bottom? Do albino
>> cory
>> > >cats get very big? How would guppies do in a tank that size? Colourful
>> > >would be good. Any & all suggestions appreciated.
>> > >
>> > >Jacqui
>> >
>> > Before thinking about fish suggestions....I need to know if this tank has
>> a
>> > filter and heater?
>> >
>
>I have seen heaters for sale around 6 inches or so, would one of those
>be too big? I am referring to the ones from aquarium systems (full
>fledged visi-therm) and hagen (no temperature dial as far as being
>able to instantly have the heater set to the desired temperature).
>
>By the way - what about killifishes for such a small tank? I have
>heard they would be great for such a thing and I have heard them
>recommended for small office cubicle fish for small tanks. Good
>fortune and later!
>
>

Killiefishes would be great! However, not found at many shops.
In 26 (as of March) in this hobby, I have only seen them in one pet shop.
That's it.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I finally did see them at the Naperville, IL
PetLand.
With my mouth agape..I said to the guy.."you've got Killies?!?!" He looks at me
like I was stupid and said "yeah, we always get them". (I explained my
reaction). = )
If you can get a small heater that has an internal thermostat...get it. The
problems with the other cheap one at Wal-Mart called a Junior heater, is that
it is pre-set and has no thermostat in case it gets the water too warm.
Personally, I've used a Junior heater on my 2 1/2g tank that I had some Betta
fry in (small batch).
It kep[t my 2 1/2g nice and toasty for them..82*.....great for Bettas.....not
for other types of fish.
Most folks complain that they keep the water too warm.....that is except for
Bettas.
I have heard others complain that it cooked their fish. I have had 2 and had no
problem with either of them.
On the other hand..if the smaller heaters were available back when I bought
these others...I would have bought them instead (trustworthy brand).

[IDzine01]

> > Betta, a rainbow fish, couple danios, couple guppies.
> >
> I think not. That's far to many fish for this size tank even in
> the hands of an experienced fishkeeper. Moreover pairs
> of guppies are a bad idea.
>
> Something hearty and kid friendly would be a paradise fish
> or betta (one only of either). Underwater dwarf frogs are
> fun, although they do best with frozen/live food.

Bettas also do best with frozen/live food.

[TYNK 7]

>Subject: Re: Sponge Bob Aquarium - what would be good fish for this tank?
>From: (IDzine01)
>Date: 2/18/2004 11:26 AM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>> > Betta, a rainbow fish, couple danios, couple guppies.
>> >
>> I think not. That's far to many fish for this size tank even in
>> the hands of an experienced fishkeeper. Moreover pairs
>> of guppies are a bad idea.
>>
>> Something hearty and kid friendly would be a paradise fish
>> or betta (one only of either). Underwater dwarf frogs are
>> fun, although they do best with frozen/live food.
>
>Bettas also do best with frozen/live food.
>

::clapping::
Bravo!
(fellow betta fancier for (as of March) 26 yrs...bred on and off for 19 yrs.