If he using it for a rain barrel he would be constantly refilling and draining it to use the rain water and it overflows. Free water changes.
Can fish live in a Water Barrel?
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clemsonguy1125;5096826; said:
Won't the water be full of ammonia without filtration and stocked with goldfish?
balton777;5097042; said:
I figure not. I only planned on having 2 or 3 in there. It usually rains at least once every 1 or 2 weeks during the summer where I live. Even with moderate amounts of rain the water barrel fills up fast. Sometimes in less then an hour. I guess I could do water changes myself if it doesn't end up raining.
Put a betta in there. mosquito larva is thier food in nature and it will do fine in an unaerated 55g barrel. wont outgrow it like a goldfish will either.or breed like crazy like guppies or mosquitofish. Plus you can feel like you are doing a good deed saving it from life in a 1g betta bowl.
Go with Mosquito fish, their native. Goldfish is good as well with 1 or 2 in a 55, and rain water turning, you'll be fine.
I would personally try a female betta sorority. I've heard some killies can handle temperature changes pretty well.
You could also do gambusia, or heterandria formotsa. Or you could get creative and do a pair of convicts.
You could also do gambusia, or heterandria formotsa. Or you could get creative and do a pair of convicts.
