Hey, what about little frogs? My friend had two little frogs that were in this itty bitty container-looked kinda cruel-but my 2 gal bowl would be huge compared to those conditions.
You can keep 2 frogs in a 2 gallon bowl (1 gallon per frog). They need their own little dwarf frog food. Make sure to get an african dwarf frog and not an african clawed frog. They also need a SECURE top because they will escape and die. Good luck!
The frogs don't live that way for long... most people simply end up with dead frogs when they begin to grow. I believe you're referring to the African Dwarf Frogs http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Amphibians/Hymenochirus_curtipesAQ.jpg
and even though they are dwarf, they still average almost 3 inches full grown, need a tropical setting (76 - 80 degrees), and a covered tank (yes, they will climb out if they can find a way).
The dwarf frogs are also very sensitive to water quality & stress. The best place for them is in an aquarium with peaceful fish (you could put a frog into the 5 gallon with the betta if there's a heater and decorations).
I agree with what was already listed... about the only thing suitable for a bowl is a betta and/or a snail.
Think about picking up an Apple Snail (Pomacea Bridgesii), they get pretty large, but one will do fine in a 2 Gallon.They move pretty quick, they float on a lung full of air. You also get to see them syphon their air when they go up to the waterline. Very nice indeed.
Thanks so much. My son saw the picture and loved it. He's only 5 and wanted a goldfish because the character Franklin had gotten one. But one of Franklin's friends is Snail, so kiddo is happy with the change of plans.
They are scavengers and eat just about anything. Any type of fish food. Mine clean up the leftover fish food in my betta tank. They cant always be kept with bettas though some bettas will kill them. Mine doesn't seem to mind them though.
I would opt for a mystery snail instead of an apple snail. Apple snails grow really fast, and in a 2 gallon tank, they will leave enough of their own waste to make the water conditions unbearable. When snails die, especially large snails, the stink is the most awful thing you'll ever know. A mystery snail has the same habits but instead of the size of a soft ball you're talking about the size of a golf ball. Huge difference, same experience from both snails.
I saw some mystery snails at the LFS today. Some of 'em really got around! The African Dwarf Frogs were cute, too. I didn't see any ghost shrimp, LOL, though I didn't ask either.
I would suggest 1 or 2 Japanese Trapdoor Snails. They stay fairly small,(compared to an apple snail.) They give live birth, which means you won't be overrun with eggs. Mine mostly had 1 offspring per birth, (though she did once have triplets.) And they are ok with cooler water.
Thanks, Stacey. I'll look into them. This bowl won't be heated, so something that can live in cooler temps is good.
More research to do! I love doing research.
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