Run small tank with no mechanical filter

I have a small 1.6 gallon fish tank. I added a small gold fish and a
pleco. I think the tank is going through the set-up cycle (amonia
nitrite nitrate). I think the gold fish is passing out. Anyways, Is
it possible to have that small tank with no mechanical filter, just
the air stone and the undergravel filter?

"Pablo" wrote in message
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I have a small 1.6 gallon fish tank. I added a small gold fish and a
pleco. I think the tank is going through the set-up cycle (amonia
nitrite nitrate). I think the gold fish is passing out. Anyways, Is
it possible to have that small tank with no mechanical filter, just
the air stone and the undergravel filter?
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Plecos reach 18" in length if you have the usual pleco the stores sell.
Goldfish reach 12" or more in length. Your tank is suitable for one betta.
Please take the other two fish back to the store before both die.
Meanwhile start doing partial water changes using water of close temperature
and something to remove the chlorine and any chlorimines the water contains
to dilute the toxic ammonia.
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Ok, I will replace fish. But Can I still run the tank in the future
without mechanica filter?

On Jan 29, 1:28 pm, Zëbulon wrote:
"Pablo" wrote in glegroups.com...I have a small 1.6 gallon fish tank. I added a small gold fish and a
pleco. I think the tank is going through the set-up cycle (amonia
nitrite nitrate). I think the gold fish is passing out. Anyways, Is
it possible to have that small tank with no mechanical filter, just
the air stone and the undergravel filter?=======================
Plecos reach 18" in length if you have the usual pleco the stores sell.
Goldfish reach 12" or more in length. Your tank is suitable for one betta.
Please take the other two fish back to the store before both die.
Meanwhile start doing partial water changes using water of close temperature
and something to remove the chlorine and any chlorimines the water contains
to dilute the toxic ammonia.
--
ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö ~~~~ }((((({*

On 29 Jan 2007 11:38:24 -0800, "Pablo" wrote:

Ok, I will replace fish. But Can I still run the tank in the future
without mechanica filter?

snip a bunch of crap from a plagarizing indivual............that does
know know what the heck she is talking about.

A mech filter is needed unless your committed to doing water changes
on a constant basis. In such a small container of water with even a
single fish like a betta or such it doe snot take long before the
water quality goes to hell and becomes toxic to the fish......A
mechanical filter helps, but its still not a cure all. You will find
small quanity of water containers to be a lot harder to take care of
tha one of a larger quanity. It can be done, but they normally
require more attention and are not as forgiving as a larger container
is.

There are more than just a betta that will do ok in a tank, but I uwld
sitl use a hob type mechanical filter, forget an airstone and do water
changes....


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"Tristan" wrote in message
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snip a bunch of crap from a plagarizing indivual............that does
know know what the heck she is talking about.
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You have yet to prove your libelous, slanderous accusations or report me to
the Police for plagiarizing.

Prozac can help you get over your obsession with me and professional
counciling can help you get over using slander and intimidation as an ego
builder. Talk to
your Dr at the VA hospital about the proper medications. You can live a
normal life free of hate and obsessions but you must make an
effort.

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"Pablo" wrote in message
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Ok, I will replace fish. But Can I still run the tank in the future
without mechanica filter?
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I small filter, called palm filters or even a small inside box filter would
be better than no filter at all. I have kept a betta now for 2 years in a
2g unfiltered tank and he is fine. :-) If you use a small filter you can
keep other types of fish that don't grow very large. A few guppies or
tetras etc. But then you'll need a small heater (bettas like heat too)
unless your home is in the mid to high 70s year round. Mine is so no
heaters are used here.
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ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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So you have been keeping your betta for two year without filter, Then
I am assuming you change 25% to 50% of the water every week. Is that
right?

On Jan 29, 2:20 pm, Zëbulon wrote:
"Pablo" wrote in ooglegroups.com...
Ok, I will replace fish. But Can I still run the tank in the future
without mechanica filter?
=========================
I small filter, called palm filters or even a small inside box filter would
be better than no filter at all. I have kept a betta now for 2 years in a
2g unfiltered tank and he is fine. :-) If you use a small filter you can
keep other types of fish that don't grow very large. A few guppies or
tetras etc. But then you'll need a small heater (bettas like heat too)
unless your home is in the mid to high 70s year round. Mine is so no
heaters are used here.
--
ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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Just beaware Carol Gulley aka Zebulon will tel a l ie in a heart beat
and lead yu down the wrong road in your quest to keep fish. She is a
lunatic and toll who only knows how to give erroneous info. Wait for
Tynk or Gill Passman to answer your reply and pay Zebulon no
attention less you like dead fish

On 29 Jan 2007 13:53:24 -0800, "Pablo" wrote:

So you have been keeping your betta for two year without filter, Then
I am assuming you change 25% to 50% of the water every week. Is that
right?

On Jan 29, 2:20 pm, Zëbulon wrote:
"Pablo" wrote in ooglegroups.com...
Ok, I will replace fish. But Can I still run the tank in the future
without mechanica filter?
=========================
I small filter, called palm filters or even a small inside box filter would
be better than no filter at all. I have kept a betta now for 2 years in a
2g unfiltered tank and he is fine. :-) If you use a small filter you can
keep other types of fish that don't grow very large. A few guppies or
tetras etc. But then you'll need a small heater (bettas like heat too)
unless your home is in the mid to high 70s year round. Mine is so no
heaters are used here.
--
ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö ~~~~ }((((({*



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

"Pablo" wrote in message
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So you have been keeping your betta for two year without filter, Then
I am assuming you change 25% to 50% of the water every week. Is that
right?
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Yes, about 50% a week. I have one of those smaller gravel vacs to keep the
gravel clean. I got it at either Wal*Mart or PetsMart.
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ZB....
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rec.ponder since late 1996.
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"Pablo" wrote in message
ups.com...
So you have been keeping your betta for two year without filter, Then
I am assuming you change 25% to 50% of the water every week. Is that
right?


Aren't you supposed to do that regardless??


Jen