1 Gallon

[cer]

What filtration would a 1 gallon tank need? Also could I not put a lid on? I was thinking of having like a overhead desk lamp over the tank. Any comments?

[Rue]

Too small. Too much work to keep healthy. Not worth it.

Don't.

[cer]

Can I atleast try? I am redy for a little chalenge!

[Rue]

Of course you can try!

Nothing like learning through doing.

Just be aware it's not an easy tank to keep.

[cer]

I know the bigger the tank the easier! So what about my questions?

[Rue]

Yes. You don't need a lid.

Yes. You can use a desk lamp.

However, no lid + light = increased evaporation. You'll need daily water fills...

[cer]

What will slow that down but it is not a lid? Sorry I am pretty stupid with this stuff! I have always bought kits.

[Rue]

Nothing will slow it down.

It's like gravity...it just is...

[cer]

No something to put over the tank. I can not find a lid for the tank. The dimensions are to small for all the lids I find.

[korith]

You could buy a small piece of acrylic or plexiglass and get it cut down to size, or cut it yourself. If your not going to be putting a light on top of it, then any sort of plastic would work ok, and you can always cut it down to size. I was able to buy a 10" x 12" piece of acrylic from the hardware store for about $4, and then cut it using a dremel with a router attachment. It does melt so I had to let it cool down a fair bit. If it's just a straight cut, then just score the piece, then snap it.