unfiltered 5 gallon

[Littlebittyfish]

Is it possible to have an unfiltered 5 gallon? I plan of getting a filter for this tank eventually but for now... What kind of water changes would I need to do weekly on an unfiltered 5 gallon?

would a 50% and then a 100% be enough?

[BlackberryBetta]

Ya I would think so. But you would definately need a filter soon.

[Littlebittyfish]

Thanks.
I definitely plan on getting a filter for it soon, probably within a week or so...

[hodgepodgen]

They have a nice one at Walmart for $10. I'm using it in my 5 gallon.

[Sweeda88]

You don't NEED a filter for a 5 gallon, any more than you need it for any other tank size. As long as you do at least 1 50% and 1 100% water change each week, you shouldn't need a filter.

[denaliwind]

Originally Posted by Sweeda88

You don't NEED a filter for a 5 gallon, any more than you need it for any other tank size. As long as you do at least 1 50% and 1 100% water change each week, you shouldn't need a filter.

Agree.

[Littlebittyfish]

Thanks you all.

[BlackberryBetta]

Ya, if it's only going to be a week then you will be fine! Good luck!

[Sweeda88]

No, I mean he doesn't need one at ALL. Bettas don't require filters. Sure, they help, but the aren't necessary.

[turtle10]

Originally Posted by BlackberryBetta

Ya, if it's only going to be a week then you will be fine! Good luck!

Actually he will be fine even if he/she never gets a filter. As others have said, just one 50% and one 100% required :)