Betta?

[Christmas_Hamster]

Bettas don't need air filter systems. They breathe right from the surface.

If you have a 2.5 gallon it might take awhile to cycle (where you would only have to do partial water changes if you have a filter basically) so doing a 100% water change weekly works well. Oh and cycling is where you allow benificial bacteria grow to make an ecosystem basically. I can't find the article for it now.

Bettas make awesome pets! They are friendly and handsome/pretty. Their upkeep is simple unless you have lots of them. And you will probably get bitten by the betta bug witch causes you to need more and more and more. It is known as MBS (multiple betta syndrome). hehe

[Tora Oni]

I figure Bettas didn't need air filters but I wondered if it would stress them out if the water didn't have enough oxygen and having to go to the surface to breath alot. I'm also planing on investing in some java or willow moss, or some type of plant so the Nitrate and carbon stays low and I think plants do emit oxygen. Plus I don't have to worry too much on the fish ripping his fins as much as I would with fake one. Well thats alot of help I am just waiting for next paycheck before I purchase a tank. I certainly hope I don't get bitten by the betta bug, I don't have alot of room to place them all.

[Christmas_Hamster]

Silk plants are safe for them btw but real ones look nicer.

Actually they would get more stressed having the extra water movement rather then going up to the surface every now and then.

Good luck!!

[Tora Oni]

Silk plants are safe for them btw but real ones look nicer.

Actually they would get more stressed having the extra water movement rather then going up to the surface every now and then.

Good luck!!

Hmm that does make alot of sense. I might reconsider on that part. I could see that being an issue since the males have such long fins and are use to rice patties and such.